December 2008

There are 2 blog entries for December 2008.

Modern Atlanta Architecture is a Style all its own

Saturday, December 20th, 2008 at 9:50am. 1037 Views, 1 Comments.



The origins of Modern architecture are cause for debate amongst historians. Some argue that Modern architecture was a social movement caused by Modernity and closely tied to the Enlightenment. Others believe Modern architecture was stimulated by technological and engineering advancements as a result of the Industrial Revolution.

The truth is probably found somewhere in the middle of both philosophies where enlightened ways of thinking and logic combined with the availability of new building materials such as steel, iron, glass and concrete and led engineers and architects to create a new type of architectural style—Modern architecture.
  
 The basis of Modern architecture rests in its simplistic form where form follows function and…

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Get Green!

Monday, December 15th, 2008 at 8:11am. 597 Views, 0 Comments.

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Green is in. Being environmentally conscious is no longer just about a healthier lifestyle for you and your family, it’s about protecting the one earth we have for generations to come. And if you have not jumped upon this bandwagon yet, you are doing yourself and the rest of the world a disservice. So hop aboard the most intelligent and healthy trend since indoor plumbing and get green!

    Green is no longer just about recycling plastics and aluminum, taking cloth bags to the grocery store and using green light bulbs and organic cleaning supplies. It’s about a lifestyle and it includes the home you live in. Green homes describe the way a house was built and the energy it consumes.  And although many homes may boast to be green friendly due to…

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