Real Arizona Blog

Blog Post 10-13-07

I have previously introduced in this blog Designing for the desert. Here is a really cool way to hear thinking by some of our well known architects who design for the desert.

I am only a little late in getting this out to you but next week is an opportunity for you to check in with local architects during Architecture Week 2007 put on by the AIA Southern Arizona chapter here in Tucson. "Growing Beyond Green" is the theme this year and a way to learn more about the role of architects in creating a sustainable and livable environment during the American Institute of Architects, Southern Arizona Chapter's Architecture Week, Saturday, October 13 to Sunday, October 21.

The series of panel discussions will discuss various topics at Tucson Branch Libraries around town. Learn about responsible desert architecture, how to make the most of a small house, and how buildings and water interact. Here is a link to the schedule of panel discussions.

If you have been contemplating adding on to your home or building your custom home here in Southern Arizona then finding out what is the latest thinking on Desert Architecture and sustainable practices is at hand for you to learn about. We don't often get the chance to listen to some really great architects discuss their philosophies and see some examples of how others have solved some of the problems that vex our living in a desert environment. I encourage you to make it to some of the discussions.

There are some public events scheduled also for this week. Here is a link to the AIA 2007 Architecture Week Events here in Tucson.

Lastly the week ends with this engaging tour of homes:

Sunday, October 21st – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

15 th Annual Architecture Home Tour - A highlight of Architecture Week is the 15th Annual Architecture Home Tour on Sunday, October 21st, featuring a selection of homes throughout Tucson. The tour will primarily focus on local residential projects that utilize "green" elements/aspects in the architecture.

Home Tour tickets are on sale for $20. Proceeds will aid Habitat for Humanity to assist a local family in home ownership. Here is the link to purchase tickets for the Home Tour .