Category Archives: Architecture

Everything related to Architecture, in the triangle, North Carolina, and the world at large.

NC Building Code to tighten Energy Code for Housing

By Rusty | Published: December 14, 2010

WRAL reports that the NC Building Code Council has decided to increase energy efficiency in new homes by 15% by March of 2012. The International Code Council proposed a ‘Green Building Code’ earlier this year as well. It remains to be seen whether or not the public will truly reap the benefits of such a […]

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Metrodome Collapse

By Rusty | Published: December 13, 2010

A massive snowstorm coming across the U.S. resulted in a rather spectacular collapse of the Metrodome: The structure was a collaboration between Skidmore Owings Merrill Architects and Geiger Berger Associates. Interesting things to note: The inflatable structure is, supposedly, the largest single-installation of Teflon on planet earth. (9-1/2 acres of teflon coated fabric!) The roof […]

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Guess who’s an Architect

By Rusty | Published: December 10, 2010

Ten years worth of work has culminated in this little piece of paper. The check is in the mail… where do we go from here?

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New Architecture Blog, Competitions

By Rusty | Published: September 24, 2010

So, I came across another local Architect’s blog, aptly named Coffee with an Architect. The post I came across first, was actually one about competitions calling them “A glorious waste of time.” For this reason, and the not so separate desire for an intellectual escape from the memorization and whatnot involved in completing the ARE, […]

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Riverbirch Construction Update

By Rusty | Published: July 24, 2010

It’s been about a month since my last site visit / update for my little modernist house going up in Hillsborough. So this morning, Julie, Erynn, and I hopped into the car and went for a little drive. (Coffee in hand) The site was busy, with electricians, painters, and flooring guys all working. That’s a […]

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