Sunday, September 19, 2010

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/

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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

Thursday, September 02, 2010

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/