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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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Fort Myers Model Homes Showcase The Latest Sustainable Technologies
Babcock Ranch is one of the largest solar powered communities in the country. Located near Fort Myers Florida, new model homes opened in...
May 24, 20231 min read
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Nothing Comes From Nothing
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, OFA and BAM presented over $15,000 in 2023 Scholarships! OFA is proud to honor these exceptional students...
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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The Architecture of Doctor Strange
Ross Brady explores the architecture of movies and shows some amazing animation clips from Marvel’s Latest Movie: Doctor Strange Here is...
Nov 12, 20161 min read
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Quote: Mercedes Miras Varelas
This quote echoes many of my sentiments about disappointment with elitist architects and educators. Last week a colleague was explaining...
Jul 11, 20162 min read
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Quote: Peter Zumthor
This quote by Peter Zumthor (1943-), echos the wisdom of his years of experience. I may have misunderstood, but in architectural school,...
May 10, 20161 min read
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An Architecture Summer Camp for Kids?
A lantern designed by students in the Alberti Program, in St. Louis. The Orlando Foundation for Architecture has a mission to promote...
Apr 18, 20162 min read
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Architects and Ethics
The “devotion to the art of architecture” that Carl Sapers, Hon. AIA, references as his fourth “tension point” in the video “Ethics: From...
Apr 14, 20161 min read
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Bridge District a New I-4 Vision
I-4 in downtown Orlando (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) The City of Orlando is brainstorming a new park under the I-4 corridor downtown, when...
Jan 20, 20161 min read
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Quote: Juhani Pallasmaa
Few people in the architectural world have done more than Juhani Pallasmaa (1936-) to make the complex ideas of phenomenology accessible...
Jan 18, 20161 min read
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Happy Holidays to all our Followers
To all our ORCAD Blog followers, and all my friends and followers on Facebook as well. This is my annual holiday card design for 2015, it...
Dec 25, 20151 min read
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Opposition to Condo Proposal to Build on Lake Eola Park
The plans, for a new condominium tower at the corner of Rosalind and Central in Downtown Orlando, call for demolition of two 1920’s era...
Aug 3, 20151 min read
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Cruise Ship Ports Need to Cultivate Luring First Impressions
Cruise passengers are pampered on their voyages, and are often disappointed on arrival at an island port, especially when it is their...
Jul 15, 20151 min read
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Winter Park Battles over Historic District Ordinances
The Historic Preservation Board of Winter Park has drafted revisions to their ordinances. The Winter Park City Council is now reviewing...
Jun 29, 20151 min read
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Instagram for Architects
If you’re not so sure about Instagram or how you would use it in your firm, check out the article posted on the blog “Young Architect” by...
Jun 22, 20151 min read
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A Case for Great Architecture
I have been trying to find time to share Marc Kushner’s TED talk with you. He very eloquently and passionately explains why great...
Jun 11, 20151 min read
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Winter Park Argues Historic District
There is a lot of heated debate over Winter Park residents wanting to designate the Orwin Manor subdivision as a historic district....
May 6, 20155 min read
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The House Of The Future Will Be Solid State
Article and images by Richard Reep: Housing will take a great leap forward when the house becomes married to the concept of solid-state....
Apr 9, 20155 min read
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Debra Lupton Finalist in 2015 Women Who Mean Business
Debra’s nomination revolves around many business accomplishments (from blazing the trail in architectural school as one of five women in...
Mar 31, 20151 min read
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Become a Member of the Orlando Architecture Foundation
The Orlando Foundation for Architecture (OFA) is calling on your passion & commitment to help us advance the profession of architecture...
Mar 26, 20151 min read
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