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David Macaulay: Bibliography
June 23, 2007
A suggested reading list from David Macaulay.
David Macaulay: Fact Sheet
June 23, 2007
From June 23, 2007 to January 21, 2008, the National Building Museum will present David Macaulay: The Art of Drawing of Architecture an exploration of Macaulay’s original architectural illustrations as a form of visual archeology—a metaphor and a set of visual methods for “excavating” historical structures.
Spotlight on Design with David Rockwell: News Release
June 6, 2007
Architect David Rockwell, founder and CEO of the New York-based Rockwell Group, will present his new book SPECTACLE and discuss how the power of visually breathtaking public performances and spectacles has influenced his work on Thursday, June 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the National Building Museum. Following the presentation, Reed Kroloff, director-designate of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and Museum in Bloomfield, MI, will join Rockwell to discuss the role of these events in the architectural realm.
The Tell-Tale Drawing
June 1, 2007
Architect and scholar Marco Frascari discusses the sometimes hidden meanings of drawings and what they reveal about those who drew them.
The Art of Drawing Architecture
June 1, 2007
In an interview with guest curator Kathleen Franz, David Macaulay talks about the accidential genesis of his fabled career as an architectural illustrator and explains the process behind his popular books.
The Home Depot Foundation Grant: News Release
May 30, 2007
The National Building Museum, a congressionally chartered institution that educates the public about the building arts and sciences, today announced that it has received a $600,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation to further educational efforts toward a more sustainable built environment. Through this partnership, The Home Depot Foundation and the National Building Museum will focus on raising public awareness, sharing best practices in sustainability among design and building professionals and using technology to reach a larger audience.
2007 CityVision: News Release
May 29, 2007
How can communities benefit from museums? Why is a particular type of museum the best fit for a community? Every Tuesday since late February, seventh and eight grade students from Thurgood Marshall Educational Center and Stuart-Hobson Middle School have explored these and other questions as participants in the National Building Museum’s CityVision program.
David Macaulay Exhibition: News Release
May 16, 2007
For more than 30 years, architect, illustrator, and storyteller David Macaulay has employed the narrative power of drawing to reveal to millions of readers “the way things work.” From the vast underground network of pipes, cables, and tunnels that support cities to the elaborate construction of a mosque, Macaulay’s work illustrates the architectural, engineering, and social processes shaping the built environment. From June 23, 2007 to January 21, 2008, the National Building Museum will present David Macaulay: The Art of Drawing of Architecture an exploration of Macaulay’s original architectural illustrations as a form of visual archeology—a metaphor and a set of visual methods for “excavating” historical structures.
Sustainable Design Symposium: News Release
April 26, 2007
As the nation’s economy expands and living standards rise, affordable housing has become a pressing concern—a concern not only for affordable housing, but also for homes that are energy-efficient and sustainably designed. Minimizing depletion of natural resources; increasing energy efficiency and conserving water in construction and operations; and incorporating the integration of tree and landscaping strategies to complement the built environment are only a few measures important to the design and construction of green affordable housing.
Spotlight on Design: Brenda Levin, FAIA
April 25, 2007
As part of Spotlight on Design, the National Building Museum's internationally recognized lecture series, the Museum welcomes Brenda Levin, FAIA, founding principle of the Los Angeles-based architecture firm Levin & Associates.
The Green House: 10 Tips to Go Green
April 18, 2007
As part of The Green House exhibit, these 10 tips to going green were produced in collaboration with the Foundation of the American Society of Interior Designers.
The Green House: Fact Sheet
April 18, 2007
A groundbreaking exhibition, The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design reveals exciting trends in green technology, materials, and design yielding homes that are as aesthetically compelling as they are environmentally friendly.
The Green House and Earth Day: News Release
April 18, 2007
This Earth Day visit the National Building Museum’s exhibition The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design and join the tens of thousands of people who have already discovered how even small decisions—such as what kinds of light bulbs, bamboo, or paint to use can have significant environmental, health, and economic impacts.
The Green House: Featured Contemporary Projects
April 18, 2007
Listing of featured, contemporary projects that were a part of The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design exhibition.
The Green House: What Makes the Glidehouse Green
April 18, 2007
An explanation as to what makes the Glidehouse—part of the The Green House exhibit—green.
