Michigan Architecture News (United States)

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan and AIA Detroit announced the retirement of Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, at the end of 2010. Barb Sido, CAE, has been named as Dumke’s successor.

The Motor City Casino/Hotel in Detroit MI. will be hosting RESCON 2010, a residential green building expo on October 23, 2010. Exhibitors will be manufacturers, distributors and non profit organizations.

The Miter Master Plus crown molding tool enables anyone to cut crown molding with no math needed. It's now available for $24.95 at AppraisersLaser.com

Grabill Windows and Doors is pleased to announce an additional to their sales team in Pleasant Valley, Connecticut. Architectural Windows and Doors will now be representing Grabill in the New England region.

Canstruction is an international charity competition where participants design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The cans used for these projects will be donated to the Greater Lansing Food Bank afterward.

Inside the September issue of Residential Design & Build, a story called “Tight Fit, Creative Solution” features a cutting edge, sustainable, custom home designed by Dominick Tringali Architects.

Design Competition Among Highlights of Chapter’s 50th Anniversary

The Woodward Avenue Action Association's Ford Highland Park Plant preservaton project has ranked fourth in the "This Place Matters Challenge" presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation with a week left for supporters to vote.

The Woodward Avenue Action Association is participating in the "This Place Matters" challenge to win $25,000 to preserve and restore one of the most significant historic sites in the world – the Ford Highland Park Plant.

Lost architectural treasures digitally reproduced with state-of-the-art restoration technology. Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus (Farmington Hills, Mich). opens new exhibit, “Synagogues in Germany: A Virtual Reconstruction," Aug 29.

Dominick Tringali Architects won an award this month for 'Best Custom Home Less Than 3,000 Square Feet' through Residential Design & Build Magazine's annual Design Excellence Award Competition.

Classic carports, a pioneer in offering commercial carports, metal canopies, and other metal structures in Michigan, unveiled its new range of carports for business organizations.

The Hastings Award is given for “significant contributions to the profession.” The Recognitions Committee recognized Moxley for his leadership in planning and executing the annual Education Facilities Conference.

The AIA Michigan Firm of the Year Award recognizes an organization of architects that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.

Award honors architects who practice in the education or corporate field who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government.

Global Green Environments announces acquiring the nationwide marketing rights to Encap Seal. Encap Seal helps with the encapsulation of lead paint and asbestos issues found in older commercial and residential buildings.

Byrum played a leading role in the passage of law that amended the architect’s registration act that allows graduate architects to sit for their registration exams right after college.

The Gold Medal is the highest honor that can be given to an architect. It is reserved for an architect who is distinguished in his career, works to advance the professional standing of all architects, and lives up to the ethical standards of the AIA.

Awards program designed to bring to public attention the value and importance of architectural excellence while recognizing those whose notable achievements encourage all to make excellence in architecture the standard.

Commercial roofing systems are in high demand by business owners throughout the Port Huron area.

The Leica Disto D210XT operates precisely even in very harsh conditions. It is the only laser distance meter protected against jet water and is completely sealed against dust.

25’ Extra Long Vinyl Siding Panels Make Michigan Company a Big Hit in Oakland County Michigan.

There's a reason vinyl siding is the most popular choice for remodeling or new construction – even historic renovation. It delivers the warm, quality appearance of wood without the costly, time-consuming maintenance and repairs.

Victors Roofing, Gutters, & Insulation has recently been recognized as a "Top Local Roofing Contractor" in Canton, Michigan.

The uncompromising approach of our engineers and designers means Prodigy® is a realization of your values.

Stephen McKay Jr. will be giving a presentation titled "Geothermal Dream Home on a Budget." He will discuss the process of designing mainstream green homes for the mid-range housing market, using cutting edge, DTA-designed case studies.

Laser-Measurement-Tools.com is introducing the New Leica DISTO D330 laser distance meter. The D330 has a high quality display that utilizes the latest technology available. We have it in stock and are ready to ship next day air.

We are excited to announce the new Leica DISTO D330 laser distance meter is now in stock at Lascolaser.com.

Volk Corporation announced their new Stairglow® photoluminescent emergency exit products: stair nosing and handrails that provide low cost, high value solutions to regulations requiring photoluminescent emergency egress systems in stairwells.

Honorees: Michael Corby, executive vice president/design principal at Integrated Architecture; C. Richard Hall, a principal/director of healthcare design services at Harley Ellis Devereaux; and Benedetto Tiseo, president of Tiseo Architects, Inc.

The seminar, which will be held Mar. 11-12 in Traverse City, will provide attendees with the latest information that will assist them in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the health facilities in Michigan.

Mark Allen Maupin a chimney repair expert of Brick Repair LLC spoke at Wayne Community College February 11, 2010, about the causes of deterioration on brick and mortar. He also shared with us how to prevent the need for repair work to brick

The Leica Lino L2P5 is the new dot-line laser, all in one layout and alignment tool! The Lino L2P5 combines all the advantages of the Leica Lino dot and line lasers.

Lasco Laser & Instrument Company located in Grand Rapids Michigan is now stocking and featuring the new Johnson Distance Measuring Tool. The new Johnson Distance Measuring Tool is the latest technology in laser measurement tools.

Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on Board of Directors

Douglas W. Kueffner, AIA, of Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates Inc. is vice president. Tamara E. Burns, AIA, of HopkinsBurns Design Studio is secretary. Victor A. Saroki, FAIA, of Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC is treasurer.

The potential of terrorist attacks against agricultural targets (agro-terrorism) is increasingly recognized as a national security threat, especially after the events of September 11, 2001.

The event honors TowerPinkster, Diekema Hamann Architecture and Allegretti Architects, Inc.

Laser-Measurement-Tools is a subsidiary of Lasco Laser & Instrument Company located in Grand Rapids Michigan recommends the MD SmartTools. The SmartTools are electronic levels that read in degrees, percent of slope and pitch.

Rafael Viñoly-designed building creates capacity for 550 new jobs and expanded cancer and neurodegenerative disease research, features the latest in intelligent building design, and adds to West Michigan’s burgeoning life sciences sector

City Photos and Books, Inc. has released a new 2010 calendar featuring photographs of historic downtown Rochester and poetry by Robert Lytle of Lytle Pharmacy. A portion of the proceeds benefits Rochester Area Youth Assistance (RAYA).

Vanguard Concrete Coating, Inc. is proud to announce their newly updated and enhanced web site www.vanguardconcretecoating.com . Vanguard is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan specializes in sealing, coating, resurfacing, and restoration of concrete.

Oakwood Veneer owner Peter Rodgers officially announces the 2009 Wood Veneer Design Contest, with prizes for first place, and a prize for every entrant. Designers are encouraged to submit their pictures to Oakwood Veneer by way of mail or email.

Laser-Measurement-Tools is a subsidiary of Lasco Laser & Instrument Company located in Grand Rapids Michigan and is now featuring Winklefix Mini Angle Finder. They are designed to measure and transfer angles quickly, precisely and with utmost ease.

Ann Arbor firms Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc., David Milling Architects, Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. Quinn Evans Architects and Cornerstone Design Inc. among those recognized.

Presentation on Nov. 5 in Grand Rapids to discuss the legal issues of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IDP (Integrated Project Delivery).

Building remodeling or new construction with stone has never been easier.

Laser Measurement Tools is featuring the new Agatec AgaTape hand held Laser Distance Meter. The new Agatec AgaTape is the latest technology in laser measurement tools. The new AgaTape is similar to the Leica Disto D2.

Laser-Measurement-Tools a division of Lasco Laser and Instrument Company is highlighting the Leica Disto D2. The Leica DISTO™ D2 is the latest technology in laser measurement tools. 

If you are looking for daylight basement house plans, most of these house plans have daylight basements or can easily be made into daylight basements.