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PRESERVING GEORGIA'S HERITAGE The Georgia Trust, a nonprofit preservation organization, has recently honored 22 building projects that have been restored to historical accuracy or rehabilitated for a new use. In addition, University of Georgia professor John C. Waters received the organization's top award for leadership in preservation issues and education.
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AIA/ALA LIBRARY BUILDING AWARDS 2003 The American Library Association and the American Institute of Architects have selected the recipients of the 2003 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The seven projects exemplify excellence in the design of literary settings from the renovation of a historic reading room to a temporary facility with a tropical flair.
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BUILDINGS FOR EARTH DAY As architects become more aware of their role in protecting the natural environment, they begin to view "sustainable design" more broadly. In addition to reducing consumption of fossil fuels, successful "green" architecture also improves comfort for building occupants, protects and repairs its immediate surroundings, and makes a positive contribution to the community.
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More Architecture News Daily Architecture Headlines — Updated every day at ArchitectureWeek
ARCADIS Receives American Institute of Architects Honor Award — Press Release at Stockhouse, 2003.0513
Ground Zero Reconstruction Sparks Passionate Debate among New Yorkers — VOA News, 2003.0512
Design & Build Rochester Announces 2003 Design Awards — AIArchitect, 2003.0509
Towers' Strength Not Tested for a Fire, Inquiry Suggests — New York Times, 2003.0508
Lincoln Center Proceeds, Modestly — New York Times, 2003.0508
Nation's Architects Have Designs on San Diego — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2003.0506
Architectural Foundation Ending Practice — Yahoo News, 2003.0504
Shadow of Doubt — Rocky Mountain News, 2003.0502
Spotlight Is on Wedge of Light, Symbol or Not — New York Times, 2003.0502
In 9/11 Design, Rules Are Set to Be Broken — New York Times, 2003.0429
WTC Memorial Design Contest Begins — Newsday, 2003.0428
AIA’s COTE Identifies 2003 Top Ten Green Projects — AIArchitect, 2003.0425
WTC Site 'Reclaimed by 2006' — BBC News, 2003.0424
Pataki Sketches a Timetable for Rebuilding of Ground Zero — New York Times, 2003.0424
Post Prada, a Design Darling Slims Down — New York Times, 2003.0424
Pataki Wants Downtown Rebuilt Fast — New York Times, 2003.0422
School Building Day Highlights Safe, Healthy Facilities — AIArchitect, 2003.0418
2003 AIA/HUD Awards Honor Three Projects — AIArchitect, 2003.0418
Planner for Trade Center Rebuilding Resigns — New York Times, 2003.0417
Whitney Scraps Expansion Plans — New York Times, 2003.0415
Tallest Skyscraper Inquiry Begins — BBC News, 2003.0415
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