Month: October 2022

Mary Locapo Obituary (1929 – 2022) – Dunstable, MA

Mary “Eileen” Locapo, 93, of Dunstable, formerly of Pepperell, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Domenic Locapo. Born in Lowell on September 08, 1929, Eileen was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Downes) O’Brien. Raised and educated in Lowell, …

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This Beaten-Down Real Estate Tech Stock Could Rise Again

Things aren’t going well for property technology company Opendoor Technologies (OPEN -0.95%). Bloomberg reported that Opendoor lost money on 42% of the homes it sold in August, though that doesn’t include the 5% fee the company collects from sellers. Many might remember how former competitor Zillow previously tried its hand at iBuying homes but gave …

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Junya Ishigami reinvents “building into the earth” with a House & Restaurant in Japan

In a provocative inversion of the norms associated with traditional architectural tectonics, Junya Ishigami, who leads his Tokyo-based practice junya.ishigami + associates, has “excavated” a residence and restaurant from the earth in the city of Ube, within Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture. A cave-like building, with raw, unpolished finishes across its organic structural members, the project was …

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Ackerman-Estvold Welcomes Mitch Meier as a Project Designer – InForum

Mitch Meier has joined the Ackerman-Estvold Fargo office as a Project Designer. Meier earned Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. Mitch has experience with construction development and refining a project through the schematic design process with a focus on mixed use spaces. His responsibilities will …

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The environmentalist turn of Portuguese architecture

Even with rising waters, heat waves and brutal weather events – but also with energy wars, supply chain crises and the skyrocketing prices in building materials – architects will still bet nothing will change in their practice. They will resort to every type of excuse before even considering such a move. The Portuguese architecture scene …

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Cost of Construction in Kenya Drops as Cement, Steel Prices Retreat on Increased Supplies

Kenyan developers could now access construction materials at a reduced price following an increase in supply The prices of cement and steel metal products dropped in September 2022 after a seven-month hike since March Currently, a 50 kg bag of cement retails at around KSh 650 compared to the KSh 800 to KSh 1,000 range …

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Youngstown Italian American Architect P. Arthur D’Orazio

Questo riassunto è di un’intervista de ‘La Gazzetta’ a Joel D’Orazio  sul padre di Joel, Pasquale Arthur D’Orazio, un architetto molto rispettato a Youngstown. Joel parla delle origini italiane di suo padre ed anche della sua educazione. Joel descrive dei disegni più noti di suo padre a Youngstown in particolare 4 scuole, 2 chiese, e …

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Estate Planning: Do You Need It?

By Vibha Singh In simple terms, estate planning refers to the passing of assets from one generation to another. Estate planning isn’t just for the affluent class, retired individuals, or senior citizens. Jitendra Shah, MD and CEO of a real estate development company in Mumbai, explains, “Estate planning is a process that involves identifying the …

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Intermediate Architect/Project Manager – New York, NY, US | Jobs

Neumann & Rudy Employer:New York, NY, USLocation:Fri, Sep 30 ’22Posted on:Full-timeType: Our award-winning office has been in business for over 25 years and we are seeking a talented, team-spirited individual to work on high-end retail and residential design projects both here and abroad. As a boutique design studio we specialize in identifying, designing, and …

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