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This video produced by CAL-EARTH (California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture)  is an insightful source for the construction methods of the super adobe eco dome construction and design instructed by  Architect Nadar Khalili . Related Articles: Bamboo Construction Straw-bale Construction Cobb Construction Earth Bag Eco Homes

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Bavinger House by Bruce Goff Bruce Goff is an American architect who is widely recognized for his numerous original designs in Organic Architecture, particularly in Oklahoma. He has made significant contributions to the field, and his work continues to inspire architects and designers to this day. One of Goff's most significant contributions to the architectural community is his tenure as the Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. During his tenure, he taught and mentored many students, and his influence can still be felt in the school's curriculum and approach to design. Goff's design philosophy was grounded in the idea of Organic Architecture, which emphasizes the integration of structures with their natural surroundings. His designs often incorporated unconventional materials and construction techniques, resulting in unique and innovative structures that seamlessly blended with their surroundings. Throughout his career, Goff designed numero

Diamond Gas Station photograph by Pedro Guerrero A wonderful concrete canopy gas station built in 1961 in Macon, Georgia. The gas station was built by Georgia Architect Thomas Little the concrete columns rise above the pumps to support a flared concrete roof structure. The columns also acts as a mechanical drain through the center of the structural column. Photo by Pedro Guerrero I notice many gas stations in southern california that have interesting structural canopies supported by central columns that make nice free plan structures. The roof being free of support from walls at the edges allows for open design arrangements below. I often think these older once used gas stations would make a great glass house (reference to Philips Johnson glass house but better). Alum Rock (former) Gas Station in San Jose, CA no longer in service Related Articles: Parking Garage Architecture Concrete Cantilevered Desk Architectoid on Pinterest Referenced Link: NYBook

Planter Installation by Rick Perry LA Times recently wrote an article on wall planters and after reviewing the many not so impressive designed planters I wanted to share this planter design by Rick Perry. Finally you can put some new life back into your discarded french horn. And just think what kinda foliage could fit into a tube. Referenced Link: LA Times Article: Wall Flowers

The Organic  Architect Mickey Muennig made his home and career in Big Sur, California. Big Sur is an unbelievably beautiful place along the California coastline where the worlds tallest trees the coastal sequoias grow above the cliffs at the edge of the vast Pacific Ocean.  Mickey Muennig studied under Bruce Goff at the University of Oklahoma before he arrived in Big Sur for a gesalt awareness study at the Esalen Institute . During his stay and studies at Escalen he was asked to build a home and remained ever since. Mickey Muennig built this small glass tepee home ( greenhouse ) for himself where he lived for 18 years before building another unique home. The redwood framed platform bed floats (hanging by steel rods) above the circular room below. The stone walls of the home are designed into the sloping hillside and provides a hearth as the walls continue to wrap around and terminate at a glass wall that opens to the Pacific Coast. Over the years Architect Mickey Muennig has

The Martin House Restoration Corporation (MHRC) has done a great job restoring the home to its potential and investing in a new visitor structure as part of the Darwin Martin House Complex. The MHRC has a clearly defined ongoing mission for the historic Frank Lloyd Wright home to remain open to the public into perpetuity. Related Articles: American Castles: The Homes of Frank Lloyd Wright Johnson Wax Administrative Video Building the Usonian House Video Referenced Link: Arch Daily: Darwin Martin House Video Darwin Martin House website Architect Toshiko Mori addition at Martin House Complex

Frank Gehry designed residential condo Acropolis in Hong Kong for the mega rich just sold. The Opus building is nestled into the nearby elevated lush landscape and is compromised of a single 12 story building each condo occupies an entire floor. The penthouse was purchased for a record amount per square foot in Asia of 61 million dollars for 6200 sft ($9800 per sft). Too bad the owner is going to need to remodel their pool edge  if they plans to put enjoy the full view with an infinity edge minus the guardrail. Related Articles: Mark Zuckerberg's New Frank Gehry Factory Venice Beach Architecture Frank Gehry's Residence Referenced Links: Model Photos Opus Building Photos Asia's most expensive address