Howard Elkus (1938 – 2017)
Howard Elkus, partner and founder of Elkus Manfredi leaves behind a design legacy.
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Top 3 Issues Facing Architecture
Recently, we issued a survey asking architects, engineers, artists, and contractors to describe some of their pain points regarding collaborative construction processes today. Our hope is that by identifying the biggest issues we face in our industry, we can begin a dialog to find the best solutions.
Praxis Feature: de Young Museum
A Noted Architectural Journal explores the concept of ‘Translation’ in Herzog & de Meuron’s Latest Projects
14 Icons of Kansas City Architecture made with Zahner
Kansas City has a rich architectural history, from the art deco stylings of its Power & Light Building downtown, to the contemporary art centers, museums, and stadiums which define our current era. Earlier this year, we put together a world map of Zahner projects. After populating the map (and there’s still more projects to add), we realized that there are quite a few architectural projects worth talking about in Kansas City.
Zahner Facility in Grand Prairie, Texas Recognized for Green Initiative
The Zahner manufacturing plant in Grand Prairie, Texas received two awards from the City of Grand Prairie on October 22nd for the company’s green initiatives. The EPA-certified facility was awarded the Environmental Compliance Achievement Award as well as the P2 Pollution Prevention Award for source reduction. Each of these awards recognizes Zahner’s plan for sustainable growth.