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Edaw appointed to advise on Whitehill Bordon eco town – Property Week

East Hampshire District Council appointed planning and landscape design consultancy EDAW is to work on a proposed Eco-town in Whitehill Bordon.

SOURCE: Propertyweek.com Edaw appointed to advise on Whitehill Bordon eco town – Property Week.

Pentagon Memorial dedicated today

“The Pentagon memorial will be inaugurated today 7 years after 9/11. This memorial is the result of a competition won by KBAS Studio, who worked closely with the familiars of the victims. Pre fabrication and computer modelling where vital on the design and construction process of this memorial.”

For pictures of the memorial and its construction go to Arch Daily designed by KBAS Studio

Read more @ the SOURCE: Pentagon Memorial / KBAS Studio | Arch Daily.

RMJM boss: architecture dominated by white middle aged men – Building

Peter Morrison says industry must lose its “old boy’s club” image

The architectural industry is dominated by white middle aged men and needs to shed its “old boy’s club” image, according to the head of one of the largest architectural firms in the UK.

Peter Morrison, chief executive of RMJM, said the profession should become more open to women and people from black and ethnic minority groups.

Read more @ the SOURCE: Building.co.uk – RMJM boss: architecture dominated by white middle aged men

The Central Promontory mound takes shape on the site of the AICCM

Oklahoma has a unique history that differentiates it from any other state in the nation. Oklahoma’s newest earthen architectural landform, the “Central Promontory Mound” located at the American Indian Cultural Center & Museum (AICCM) is rising proudly on the Oklahoma River. Strategically positioned at the intersection of I-35 and I-40, east of downtown Oklahoma City, the AICCM will celebrate the remarkable continuation of culture and innovation that is prevalent throughout the state. SOURCE: Native Biz

For current pictures see Native Biz

and for contruction stage images see AICCM

Project Landscape Architects –Hargreaves

SOURCE: Hargreaves News.

Landscape Institute welcomes Mayor’s plans for ‘greener’ London

The Landscape Institute today welcomed the Mayor of London’s proposals for more green spaces in the capital as part of his climate change adaptation strategy and stressed the importance of a green infrastructure approach to planning.