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STEEL DESIGN AWARDS 2002
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) has announced the 2002 recipients of the "Innovative Design and Excellence in Architecture with Steel" (IDEAS) awards. The IDEAS program recognizes buildings in which structural steel forms a prominent architectural feature. Selection criteria include creative use of exposed steel, overall aesthetic effect, design functionality, technical advancement in the use of structural steel, and sensitivity in combining steel with other materials.
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ENGINEERS EXPLAIN WTC COLLAPSE
After seven months of wide speculation about the causes of New York's World Trade Center collapses on September 11, 2001, a report has been issued based on physical evidence and a thorough engineering analysis.
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COTE GREEN AWARDS
After many years of struggling against professional and political apathy in the United States, energy conservation and sustainability ideals may be finally receiving the attention they deserve. In the past four years, acceptance of environmental values has been reflected in the growing numbers of projects nominated the "Top Ten Green Projects" awards program of the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment (COTE). Architects, their clients, and the general public are increasingly appreciating environmentally sensitive architecture for both its economic and ethical importance.
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More Architecture News
Silence Deafening as Home by Noted Architect Razed Chicago Tribune, 2002.0520
Recognition Sought for Architect AP at Architecture Guide, 2002.0520
The First Annual Iowa Commerce/AIA Iowa Awards AIA Iowa press release, 2002.0509
Tower Planned Near Amtrak Station AP at Architecture Guide, 2002.0509
Architects Board Official Accused of Inflating Pay, Expense Reports Plain Dealer, 2002.0427
Sign-Making Co. Cited in NYC Blast AP at Architecture Guide, 2002.0426
Part of Manhattan Building Collapses New York Times, 2002.0425
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