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ArtandArchitecture.org

http://www.artandarchitecture.org/



Art & Architecture describes itself as "a practitioner led alliance promoting interaction between artists and architects". Arguing that "art and architecture take time to learn, time to execute and time to appreciate", the site claims that by "combining the sensibility with a commitment to sustainability energy efficiency, we give you the recipe for a great house". It certain has some interesting and attractively illustrated content, under such evocative headings as "a welcoming abode", "bright accents" and "artistic inspiration", and including links to some interesting articles and related sites. However, a year after Sapling's previous review the news section and discussion forum remain empty, so there seems little prospect of these being developed in the near future. [GAS, 28 Aug 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-200805-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Culture » Resources
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Design Igloo

http://www.designigloo.com/



Design Igloo calls itself "a news channel for professionals in architecture, graphic design, interaction design and product design". It covers many disciplines, it claims, "because a broad perspective will contribute to cross-fertilisation of disciplines. The term design on this website is not limited to a specific field. More and more designers are crossing the boundaries of their own expertise. And globalisation is pushing this development forward". Unfortunately, the site has spent the last year "currently being redeveloped", so its content is limited to a links section - hopefully additional features will return soon. [GAS, 8 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: arc-130803-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Architecture » Resources
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Dexigner Design Portal

http://www.dexigner.com/



Dexigner is set-up as a large portal for the design industry, featuring databases, news, events, designers, design companies and feeds, and including design topics from 3D to floral to lighting to transport. At the moment some section are sparse, but Dexigner could develop into a comprehensive design resource. The website is fairly well designed though navigation is a little complex; however, like any large website it will take time to become familiar with the layout. [RB, 7 Nov 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: cul-071106-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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Noticias Arquitectura

http://www.noticiasarquitectura.info/



Based in Argentina, Noticias Arquitectura is a Spanish-language site offering news about architecture, art and design. The site is well designed and illustrated, and includes a helpful archive of all its news stories from 2000 onwards. [GAS, 24 Aug 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: arc-280803-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Argentina
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Tree Hugger

http://www.treehugger.com/




Tree Hugger is a web magazine, covering anything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. The site boasts a large readership who check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products and services, and who use its directory to help facilitate their buying processes. Tree Hugger is well written and despite the name does not preach at you, but seeks to inform. Coverage is vast, with headings covering accessories, 'almosts', alternative energy, architecture, audio/video, aviation, bathroom, bedroom, bikes, biopolymer, books, botanical, cars and celebrities, through to solar, sports and technology. In addition, there is also a link to Hugg (http://www.hugg.com/) a sister site and green news story harvester. Here, "all posts start out in the queue. Each time a story is Hugged, it climbs the ranks. If a story gets enough Huggs, it jumps up to the front page where it can be seen by everyone who visits". There is also Tree Hugger TV (http://www.treehuggertv.com/), again a sister site, which offers a video version of the web magazine, featuring material produced by anyone who shares Tree Hugger's passions and can operate a video camera. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [RB, 15 Jan 2008].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-120906-03
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Sustainability » Resources
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