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Altadena and the Memories of Architecture
It’s late on Wednesday January 15, 2025, and I’m on a plane flying from Orlando FL to Burbank CA. I’m on my way to visit the town where...
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The Rogers Kiene Building
A historic gem in downtown Orlando. Photo By Taine Dagostino Have you ever noticed the striking green building with red accents in...
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Building a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Green Buildings
Centre for Sustainable Chemistry at The University of Nottingham in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The world is facing compounding...
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The Striking Library in Winter Park
Comprised of a two-story library, an event center with rooftop terrace, and a drive through portico, the three pavilions form a village...
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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Promoting Health through Building Materials
On average, 90% of a person’s life is spent in an indoor environment. Whether at work, school, or leisure activities, people find...
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Building Communities, Building Connections.
Central Florida’s New Urbanism Story Central Florida, known for its iconic theme parks and bustling urban centers, has also emerged as a...
Feb 21, 20246 min read
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A JAMES GAMBLE ROGERS II CONNECTION
Photo by John Dalles David Burns Hyer was born in Charleston, SC, on March 21, 1875 to parents James S. and Ella Payne Hyer. His early...
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Sam Stoltz Brought a Storybook World to Life in Central Florida
This vintage country club clubhouse follows a woodland lodge style of architecture which was one of Sam Stoltz’s preferred styles. The...
Jan 4, 20245 min read
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ORLANDO ARCHITECTURE
Overshadowed by the largest and most visited theme park collection in the world, most people do not know that the Orlando area has a...
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Tour OIA New Terminal C
Tour the new OIA Terminal C By Gregory Stock This could make a fun date night. As very few people travel through the new terminal with...
Oct 19, 20231 min read
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Sustainability Heights
Explanation of Biophilic Design Teaser: Environmental impacts have been the focus of design for decades as we work to mitigate climate...
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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Edgewater Heights
The Lake Adair-Lake Concord National Register Historic District was recognized as historic more than ten years ago during the planning...
Oct 19, 20237 min read
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McEwan House
Building Name:McEwan House Address:407 Peachtree Road, Orlando, FL 32804 Year Built:1939 Architect of Record:James Gamble...
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Introduction to Mass Timber
Anthropogenic climate change has been a central focus of the building sector in recent decades, for good reason. The majority of the...
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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Neo-Classicism Lives on Along Rosalind Avenue Orlando’s Own City Beautiful Landmark George Foote Dun
First Church of Christ, Scientist (Now St George Antiochian Orthodox Church) 24 North Rosalind Avenue Orlando, FL George Foote Dunham,...
Jul 25, 20237 min read
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2023 OFA Board Induction
On Thursday, January 12th, 2023 we welcomed the 2023 OFA Board of Trustees where the community learned about the Orlando Foundation for...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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The Carbon Breakdown - Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
75% of the global carbon emissions come from the built environment, with 40% being from buildings alone. To effectively reduce overall...
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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The NSB South BeachTour Recap
The Orlando Foundation for Architectural in collaboration with Central Florida Modern, had the pleasure of hosting a walking and driving...
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Mayor William Beardall Senior Center Originally Delaney Street Elementary School
Frederick Homer Trimble, Architect Building Name:The Mayor William Beardall Senior Center Address:800 South Delaney Avenue Orlando,...
Jun 26, 20238 min read
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Eola House
Eola House George Krug, Architect Provide information for the building you are submitting. Building Name:Eola House Address:512 East...
May 24, 20235 min read
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