TED Conference
 TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a private nonprofit foundation in USA, best known for its conferences, devoted to what it calls ideas worth spreading. Its lectures or TED Talks, widely disseminated on the internet, are remarkable for being subject to a strict time limit of 18 minutes regardless of a speaker's eminence – referred to on occasion in jest as the TED commandment.
In 2010, a spectacular group of people will converge on Palm Springs, California to experience a live simulcast of TED in an intimate, immersive setting. TEDActive, formerly TED@PalmSprings, blends the allure of the future with the mystique of a desert oasis, complete with live music acts, bonus exclusive speakers, and experiences and connections with makers and doers. To know more visit the official website |
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Explore California Extending along much of America's Pacific Coastline, California is one of the country's most beautiful visitor destinations. Visit the coastal town of Eureka on California's Redwood Coast, the vineyards of Sonoma and Napa, and stunning Mount Shasta. The capital city of Sacramento is close to destinations throughout the Sacramento Valley as well as the San Joaquin Valley in the south. In the High Sierra, visitors can visit Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. On the border with Nevada, vacationers can play at the popular destination of Lake Tahoe. Around San Francisco Bay, guests can visit Silicon Valley, Oakland and, of course, the city of San Francisco. The Central Coast features many beach resorts including Big Sur, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara and Monterey. Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County offer beaches, skiing and attractions such as Disneyland Resort. Adjacent to Mexico, San Diego offers the San Diego Zoo and numerous Mexican-themed attractions. The California Deserts feature Palm Springs, Death Valley and the Mojave Desert.
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Palm Springs Palm Springs was discovered as long ago as 1774 by Spaniards, who called it Agua Caliente (hot water) because of the hot springs frequently found in this tectonic region. This city is a small paradise, sunny summers and warm winters provide almost anything one is looking for in a vacation destination. Coachella Valley offers great attractions and interesting California scenery.
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Los Angeles Los Angeles is located in California and is the first largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the USA. The Los Angeles coastal area was inhabited by Gabrieleños, Chumash, and natives American by thousands of years. Los Angeles area is one of the centers of the world in culture, international trade, higher education, science and technology, Los Angeles is renowned in the world in a broad range of professional and cultural fields.
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San Francisco San Francisco has a unique charisma within its 50 square miles. This city offers to their visitors a remarkable number of attractions as museums, shopping, live music and theatre offerings. San Francisco's people are proud of their home, also well-known for its diverse ethnic and political communities, world-class restaurants, scenic beauty and hilly terrain. This city is located on the coast of California. It has a very moderate climate with chilly winters and warm summers.
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Ace ArchitectsLucia Howard, RA; David Weingarten, RA AC MartinChristopher C. Martin, FAIA (CEO); David C. Martin, FAIA (Design Principal); Kenneth Lewis, AIA (President); Carey McLeod, AIA (Principal - A/E) ; Robert R. Murrin, AIA (Principal - Education); Oliver G. Santos, CMA (CFO); Richard W. Thompson, AIA, AICP (Principal - Urban Design/Planning); Donna Clandening (Marketing) 3DIkon10 Los Angeles, California USA 4 Design Architecture and PlanningKennith Chriss, AIA |
A+Q Consultantsandre+quintana A2dWJack E. Andersen, AIA, NCARB aARts Architects William Dale Brantley ArchitectsWilliam Dale Brantley, RA; Christine Rohde Alpha Studio Design GroupPrincipals: Paul R. Gallegos, AIA; Joshua Eckle, AIA |
Events & Competition
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HP Skyline 2020An Online Design Competition |
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| Registration start: 10th April, 2010 Entry Submission: 31st July, 2010 |
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Lafarge Avant Garde: Contest and WinTrip to Shanghai World Expo 2010 |
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| Registration start: 15th May, 2010 Entry Submission: 15th May, 2010 |
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Design & Informal Cities |
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| Dates: 22nd - 24th October 2010 Venue: Rang Sharda*, Bandra(w) |
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Benny Kuriakose
Mybuildings are not green, But yet sustainable. >>
Jaigopal G. Rao
"As cities grow, complexities grow." >>
