International Committee of Architectural Critics

"CICA brings together critics, theorists and historians from all over the world. The members of CICA share the conviction that criticism and the theoretical discourse of architecture in general are integral parts of the architectural process. Consequently, CICA and its members see themselves as working towards a better architecture and better cities alongside the architects" to find out more...
Passage via http://cicarchitecture.org/

Ecotect Wiki

"Modern building design is a complex and demanding process. To add to an already extensive list of design considerations, there are increasing client and regulatory pressures to produce higher performing and more energy efficient buildings. Regardless of how much precedence any particular designer may wish to give environmental performance, it is fast becoming one of the industry's primary considerations. " to find out more...
Passage via http://wiki.naturalfrequency.com/wiki/Concepts

International Panel on Climate Change

"The IPCC is a scientific body. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change. It does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate related data or parameters. Thousands of scientists from all over the world contribute to the work of the IPCC on a voluntary basis. Review is an essential part of the IPCC process, to ensure an objective and complete assessment of current information. Differing viewpoints existing within the scientific community are reflected in the IPCC reports." to find out more...
Passage via http://www.ipcc.ch/organization/organization.htm
Image via http://www.ipcc.ch/

Singapore HDB history, photos, statistics, flat types and floor plans

"HDB built in total about 1 million apartments from 1960 onwards, of which about 885000 apartments are today in use. The average apartment size growth continuously to about 95 sqm in 2004, after that is slighly going down.
According Annual Report 2009, 3.02 millions residents lives in HDB apartments, out of 3.7 millions residents, this means 82% (non-residents are not allowed to own HDB apartments but they can live in apartments owned by residents, also they are allowed to own apartments in private condominiums taller than 6 storeys but not landed houses or apartments in low-rise condominiums). This means an average of 3.4 people per apartment and 28 sqm per person. For comparision, in 1968 were in average 6.2 people per apartment (average apartment size around 40 sqm)."
A comprehensive outline of Singapore HDB history, photos, statistics, flat types and floor plans at a glance.
to find out more...
Passage via http://teoalida.webs.com/singapore.htm
Image via http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/BukitBatok.JPG

0COMA9

"0COMA9 was officially born in Vitoria, Spain, in May 2010. Our project started out as a concern for architects; we noticed that there wasn't a good specialized on-line architecture bookstore or a site that grouped international competitions. We decided that we were going to try to meet those needs." to find out more...
Passage from Elisa Stahl-Biener

Core77

"Since 1995 Core77.com has served a devoted global audience of industrial designers ranging from students through seasoned professionals. Core77 publishes articles, discussion forums, an extensive event calendar, hosts portfolios, job listings, a database of design firms, schools, vendors and services. Core77 provides a gathering point for designers and enthusiasts alike by producing design competitions, lecture series, parties, and exhibits." to find out more...
Passage via http://www.core77.com/about

Dogan Media Center / Tabanlioglu

"DMC Ankara is a genuine building in terms of transparency; strong in-out correlation enables a well-defined description before getting in the building; and on the other hand, transparency provides the panoramic views of the city for all offices. Composed harmoniously with the environment; it is open to the cityscape. There is a strong relationship between the interior of the building and the public realm." to find out more...
Architects from http://www.tabanlioglu.com/
Passage via http://www.archdaily.com/49066/dogan-media-center-tabanlioglu/?f=selected
Image from http://www.archdaily.com/49066/dogan-media-center-tabanlioglu/turkey-ankara-dmc-ankara-by-tabanlioglu-for-ortadoguotomotiv-2008-04/
Related finding:http://www.archdaily.com/49066/dogan-media-center-tabanlioglu/?f=selected

The Gaudi Chair

The Gaudi Chair by Studio Geenen. to find out more...
Related finding http://www.contemporist.com/2010/06/10/the-gaudi-chair-by-bram-geenen/#more-14718
Image via http://www.studiogeenen.com/

FutureArc 1st Price Winner

I am in the First price winner catagory for FutureArc2010 this round~!
An amazing attempt of revit architecture2010 with model built within one and a half week's time for the design packaging, inclusive concept forming, presentation, technology studies and collaboration. Special thanks to Mr. Lau Siong Weng, we collaborated and luckily, we stroke the 1st Prize after my trip to London in April this year. to find out more...

Travis Price Architects

Slavin-Arnholz Residence featured in "Contemporary design in detail sustainable environments" from Travis Price Architects.
Image via http://www.travispricearchitects.com/portfolio/homeshearths.asp

Steam 11 by Bae Sehwa

I like this chair very much. Amazing curvature. to find out more...
Image via http://www.sehwabae.com/1.html
related finding:
http://www.contemporist.com/2010/06/01/steam-11-and-12-by-bae-sehwa/#comment-385895

Great Buildings Collection

"More than 1000 great buildings from around the world and across history are listed below and illustrated on this web site and the Great Buildings Collection on CD-ROM, with photographic images, architectural drawings, discussion, bibliography, architect info, and live 3D walkthrough computer models."to find out more...

Passage via http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings.html

Image via http://www.greatbuildings.com/cgi-bin/gbi.cgi/30_St_Mary_Axe.html/cid_1160196307_30_St_Mary_Axe_4.html

Business School and Teaching Complex / FJMT + Archimedia

"We developed architectural forms that open through a series of organic flowing ribbons in a gesture of invitation, outreach and optimism, gathering the energy of the site into a major new public square. These layered glass and stainless steel planes are carefully composed to orientate and join the forms and internal volumes of the new building to significant landscape elements. The central atrium and internal gathering space is directed out between the two largest ribbons to connect with the natural landscape of the Auckland Domain, the northern figural ‘head’ is turned to look directly towards the Harbour and Rangitoto Island while terminating the axial vista of Wynyard Street." to find out more...

Architects FJMT & Archimedia

Passage via http://www.archdaily.com/58651/business-school-and-teaching-complex-fjmt-archimedia/

Images by John Gollings & Andrew Chung via http://www.archdaily.com/58651/business-school-and-teaching-complex-fjmt-archimedia/

Hong Kong Architect Turns Shoebox Apartment Into 24 Rooms

Related findings:-

http://larryfire.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/hong-kong-architect-turns-

shoebox-apartment-into-24-rooms/

http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/architect-in-hong-kong-

converts-small-apartment-into-24-rooms-20100427/

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/garden/15hongkong.html

http://www.interactivearchitecture.org/gary-chang-reconfigurable-

living-spaces-suitcase-house-hotel.html

Architect's website :-

http://www.edge.hk.com/#

The Dubai Fountain - Baba Yetu