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 The Metropolis Observed Learn more about MIT's Tren Urbano professional development program at www.trenurbanoupr.net, which also has links to San Juan's DOT Web site and many others involved in the project. "The Advanced Lighting Guidelines: 2001 Edition," coauthored by Nancy Clanton and sponsored by the California Energy Commission, seeks to dispel myths about new and emerging lighting technologies--and can be downloaded for free at www.newbuildings.org/guide.htm. Read the fine print on the FCC's E911 mandate in the comprehensive official fact sheet at www.fcc.gov/e911/factsheet_requirements_012001.txt. Hours, directions, current events, and an exhibition archive for the Vacancy Gallery can be found on the gallery's Web site, www.vacancygallery.org. Read what people are saying about the Rio Salado Crossing and the new stadium--pro and con--at http://cronkite.pp.asu.edu/riosalado. A vibrant and colorful exploration of Torolab's bridge is just a click away at their Web site, www.torolab.com; or visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, online at www.mcasandiego.org. In Production The Nice step storage-trolley is part of the Biscuit collection by Oreka Kids and is available directly from Oreka Kids: 8 South Way, Clavering Industrial Estate, London N9 0AB, 011-44-208-884-3435, www.orekakids.com. Born to Be Bad To order the exhibition catalog for Out of the Ordinary: The Architecture and Design of Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown & Associates visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art Web site at www.philamuseum.org or call (215) 763-8100. A visual summary of the latest VSBA projects--including Toulouse, Nikko, and Whitehall--is available on the firm's Web site www.vsba.com, as well as a hyper-linked timeline that provides information on the firm's work since 1965. Eero Space The history of Aarnio's Bubble Chair, as well as many of his other classic designs, can be found at www.eero-aarnio.com. Prada A to Z Rem Koolhaas's Projects for Prada, Part One is available for purchase through the Prada Foundation Web site at www.fondazioneprada.org, which also includes information about Prada-sponsored exhibitions, activities, spaces, and books. The Case for a Green Aesthetic Stop into the McDonough + Partners press room at www.mcdonough.com/reference.htm, or for more Green news visit Sim Van der Ryn Architects' Open House and read about their "Eco-logic" design, at www.vanderryn.com. For the latest news from the U.S. Green Building Council, check out USGBC online at www.usgbc.org. To discover the ideology, as well as the guidelines, behind the acronym LEED, check out www.state.fl.us/fdi/edesign/news/9809/leed.htm. Productsphere To find out more about Luna Textiles' 100% recycled polyester panel fabric, call Luna Textiles at (415) 252-7125. Carnegie Fabrics can also be found online at www.carnegiefabrics.com, or call (519) 678-6770. Other sustainable fabrics available online include Climatex, at www.climatex.com; Textus, at textugroup.com; and Designtex, at www.dtex.com. For Information on bio-based fibers e-mail Penn Nyla at sales@penn-nyla.com. Terratex's 100% recycled polyester panel fabric is available at www.terratex.com. NatureWorks can be found online at www.cargilldow.com/s_natureworks.asp; for Unika Vaev, call (800) 237-1624 or e-mail uvsamples@icfgroup.com. For ideas in contemporary design, travel, and concierge services, many of which are related to Metropolis articles, log on to www.zebrano.com. |
