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News ARCHITECT Buzz Moves and appointments, new projects and awards, and other architecture business news. Architecture News Rizzoli Arch Editor Morton Promoted ARCHITECT Magazine (August 11, 2008) Copyright Lawsuit Timely, Says Court ARCHITECT Magazine (August 4, 2008) ADA Gets Major Overhaul ARCHITECT Magazine (July 24, 2008) Wendell Campbell Dies at 81 ARCHITECT Magazine (July 21, 2008) more... Hanley Wood Design Articles Kitchen + Bath Supplement REMODELING Magazine (April 1, 2008) Home to a Thousand Souls ARCHITECT Magazine (March 1, 2008) Star Cities ARCHITECT Magazine (March 1, 2008) Southern Lights ARCHITECT Magazine (March 1, 2008) more...	Blogs I'm generally an up-tempo guy. But I'll admit to exhaustion, even exasperation, when it comes to the hyperactive market for contemporary and modern design. At this point, I'd rather eat lead than see another Eames prototype or Ron Arad one-off for sale, priced beyond the reach of Croesus. Does this make me a philistine? —Editor in Chief Ned Cramer Keep up with what's new on the web and on the art and culture scene with news editor Braulio Agnese and culture editor Hannah McCann in their blog, FWD:Architecture. Andrew Slocomb West posts about new and interesting products for architects and specifiers in Fresh Specs. Portfolios Solutions to architectural problems, interesting, noteworthy project details, and award-winning designs. Architectural Details Submit Your Own Detail Peruse the Project Gallery Resources Calendar of events, competition deadlines, continuing education, and more. Calendar Competitions P/A Awards R+D Award Continuing Education Center Web Links Info Center	Why Work with an Acoustical Engineer In this episode, you'll learn why working with an acoustical engineer will ensure a successful project. Brought to you by The Magazine Table of Contents July 2008 Products Featured Product more . . . Product Articles PRODUCT SPEC GUIDES Roofing Products: Stone Killer Products more . . . P/A AWARDS Recognizing excellence in unbuilt projects: Get more information about the 56th P/A Awards program and download registration guidelines from the P/A Awards site. Entry deadline: Friday, Sept. 19. JULY WEB EXTRAS What were the trends at this year's Milan Furniture Fair? See an extensive gallery of chairs, tables, and other items. Thirty-five years ago, Stephen Shore journeyed across the U.S., camera and notebook in tow. Listen in as the photographer discusses his travels and view images from his book, Stephen Shore: A Road Trip Journal. Find out from Kim Toufectis what it's like to be the facilities planner for NASA. P/A Awards P/A Awards R+D Award Looking for Past Newsletters? Link to the Newsletter Archive. Calendar of Events A year in the life of your profession. What's new on the events page? Visit the Continuing Education Center Go to the Continuing Education Center under the Resources channel to learn more about specifying ENERGY STAR Windows to Satisfy Energy Codes, by Silver Line Windows. Enter the VectorWorks Design Competition Take the VectorWorks 2008 Design Your Future Challenge, and you may win an all-expenses-paid trip to the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston May 15-17. To find out more and enter, go to the VectorWorks web site . Entries must be received by April 25, 2008. Middle It’s all about “the splash” in the bathroom, says Perry Quick of _blankMetzler Remodeling in Kansas City, Mo. “Everyone wants to make one, wants to be different, so there is no standard on anything anymore.” And there is no better way, Quick notes, for people to express themselves than through their sink choices. “The sink has a new life,” he says.Entire article