Is there a demand for Residential Architects in New Orleans?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under residential design | 1 Comment »

I am a residential architect in Boston thinking of moving to New Orleans with my wife. I specialize in designing in historical styles, so NOLA seems like it would be a good fit. I assume that Post-Katrina there is a lot of construction going on. Does anyone know if firms are hiring? I haven’t had much luck finding job listing online. Thanks!

I don’t personally know. You should call the local architecture schools and ask:

http://architecture.tulane.edu/home/

http://www.name.uno.edu/

Good luck!

Is there a demand for Residential Architects in New Orleans?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under residential design | 1 Comment »

I am a residential architect in Boston thinking of moving to New Orleans with my wife. I specialize in designing in historical styles, so NOLA seems like it would be a good fit. I assume that Post-Katrina there is a lot of construction going on. Does anyone know if firms are hiring? I haven’t had much luck finding job listing online. Thanks!

I don’t personally know. You should call the local architecture schools and ask:

http://architecture.tulane.edu/home/

http://www.name.uno.edu/

Good luck!

What design of building was finally picked for Ground Zero?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under building design | 5 Comments »

There was talk of the worlds tallest tower (not gonna happen cos Dubai is already building it!) There was also talk of smaller towers?

4 buildings altogether, and the memorial at the site of the WTC towers.

The 4 buildings are designed by Daniel Libeskind (of the Berlin Jewish Museum and the V&A extension fame), Norman Foster (of the Gherkin fame, amongst others), Richard Rogers (Lloyd’s of London) and Fumihiko Maki (Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium).

What design of building was finally picked for Ground Zero?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under building design | 5 Comments »

There was talk of the worlds tallest tower (not gonna happen cos Dubai is already building it!) There was also talk of smaller towers?

4 buildings altogether, and the memorial at the site of the WTC towers.

The 4 buildings are designed by Daniel Libeskind (of the Berlin Jewish Museum and the V&A extension fame), Norman Foster (of the Gherkin fame, amongst others), Richard Rogers (Lloyd’s of London) and Fumihiko Maki (Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium).

what’s the difference between modern zen and Japanese minimalist house design?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under house design | 1 Comment »


Well, from what I have seen, Japanese minimalist is making sure there are no objects to stop you in your path. Aparently a culture thing concerning the quest to reach ones goal. Also, Japanese minimalist is usually low to the ground, and and very open.

Modern zen flows together extremely well. Often using earth tones, and creating a feeling of belonging and balance within the home. Modern zen seems to mostly deprived its style from Japanese minimalist, but of course modernized it.

Modern zen in a way is like Japanese minimalist in the fact that they both have that sense of open space and freedom.

what’s the difference between modern zen and Japanese minimalist house design?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under house design | 1 Comment »


Well, from what I have seen, Japanese minimalist is making sure there are no objects to stop you in your path. Aparently a culture thing concerning the quest to reach ones goal. Also, Japanese minimalist is usually low to the ground, and and very open.

Modern zen flows together extremely well. Often using earth tones, and creating a feeling of belonging and balance within the home. Modern zen seems to mostly deprived its style from Japanese minimalist, but of course modernized it.

Modern zen in a way is like Japanese minimalist in the fact that they both have that sense of open space and freedom.

Which Architecture College should I go to?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under architectural photography | 1 Comment »

I live right outside Boston, and was wondering if anybody had any opinions on which of these colleges I should attend. I want to major in architecture, and minor (where I can) in photography.

Northeastern University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston Architectural College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Also look at Drexel in Philadelphia and Ohio State in Columbus.

If you are fantastically smart and have a brilliant GPA, the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn is a consideration.

Which Architecture College should I go to?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under architectural photography | 1 Comment »

I live right outside Boston, and was wondering if anybody had any opinions on which of these colleges I should attend. I want to major in architecture, and minor (where I can) in photography.

Northeastern University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston Architectural College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Also look at Drexel in Philadelphia and Ohio State in Columbus.

If you are fantastically smart and have a brilliant GPA, the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn is a consideration.

Looking for Handicapped/disabled home design or renovation ideas?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under home design | 2 Comments »

What are the things necessary for a Handicapped friendly home?
Want Websites referrals and list of things on home designs.

Please be as complete as you can, I need these resources ASAP. THANKS!!

Wide enough for wheellchair, no sharp edges, chairs/couches high as an ADA approved toilet, nothing hard, no stone, concrete in case of falls, no slippery/waxed floors. Carpet would be great, also springy straw rugs like sisal.

Looking for Handicapped/disabled home design or renovation ideas?

Posted by admin on October 25th, 2009 and filed under home design | 2 Comments »

What are the things necessary for a Handicapped friendly home?
Want Websites referrals and list of things on home designs.

Please be as complete as you can, I need these resources ASAP. THANKS!!

Wide enough for wheellchair, no sharp edges, chairs/couches high as an ADA approved toilet, nothing hard, no stone, concrete in case of falls, no slippery/waxed floors. Carpet would be great, also springy straw rugs like sisal.