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Cover Jan/Feb 2008Cover Story - July/August 2008

Theatre in the Round

Renovation of the Mark taper Forum in Los Angeles, Calif.

Cover Story

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Marcus Dodson, editorEditor's Desk - July/August 2008

Professional Statement
Your Car Represents You & Your Business

What you drive says something about who you are, not only in your personal life, but also in your professional life as well.  I was having lunch with a few architects the other day, when one of them mentioned that he needed to start looking around for a new car. read more 


Product Review

LED Lights -New Cree LED Downlights have Incandescent and CFLs Beat, Hands Down

Most of us are guilty of taking the light in our house for granted.  But our lives would be much less convenient if we had to live them by candlelight.  We just have to flip a switch and vòila there is enough light for us to read, watch television, or work after the sun goes down.


In This Issue:

Advertiser Index - July/August 2008

Calendar of Events - See What's Happening in Your Area!

Feature Articles:

From Eyesore to OpportunityInspired Design - The Hills of Tuscany Inspire Sorrento Design

The architectural design team behind the Sorrento project at Dublin Ranch, Calif., enjoyed a couple of unique opportunities when they sat down to create a multi-family housing development back in 2005.  

LEED Program Concrete Garden Bridges- Are you LEEDing with the Right Foot?

Commercial buildings contribute significantly to worldwide energy consumption.  They are also contributors to other negative environmental impacts, such as troublesome air emissions and solid waste generation.


Nation's Art Deco Treasure RebornComposite Decks - Next Generation Composite Decking Offers More Design Options

The rising demand for customization in home design is a major factor driving improvements in many of today’s building material offerings.  The desire for materials that distinguish homes for applications ranging from kitchen countertops to flooring has resulted in greater variation in available products.  It has also been a catalyst for technological advances that result in more durable options.