Critical Detroit tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008-08-04:/blog//1 2008-11-13T18:10:52Z engaging local architecture Movable Type Pro 4.21-en Architecture School (Reality TV) tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008:/blog//1.69 2008-10-09T10:56:08Z 2008-11-13T18:10:52Z Steve VanBrussel Sundance ChannelArchitect have finally entered the Reality Television genre.  Sundance Channel is airing a six-part documentary series that follows a group of fifth and sixth year architecture students.

I haven't had a chance to watch this yet so I don't know how to describe this series.  I'm sure it will revive memories of late nights / all-nighters spent in design studio or remind of things I was doing instead of working in design studio.

The show originally aired from mid-August thru late September, but you might be able to catch some reruns on Sundance.  Episodes are also available from iTunes or Hulu.

Architecture School [ via Sundance ] Be sure to check out the mini site.

Hit the comments and let me know what you think.
]]> Burj Dubai Skyscraper tag:www.criticaldetroit.org,2008:/blog//1.57 2008-08-19T16:40:38Z 2008-08-19T18:34:00Z You may not like it for various reasons, but you can't help but be impressed with these statistics:Height: 850m - 900m (2550ft - 2700ft)Floors: 160 - 189Cost: $800,000,000Construction: February 2005 - August 2009Architect: SOMThere's even a website devoted to documenting... Steve VanBrussel Burj Dubai SkyscraperYou may not like it for various reasons, but you can't help but be impressed with these statistics:

  • Height: 850m - 900m (2550ft - 2700ft)
  • Floors: 160 - 189
  • Cost: $800,000,000
  • Construction: February 2005 - August 2009
  • Architect: SOM
There's even a website devoted to documenting everything about this building as it goes up.  The site includes many facts, figures, construction photos, and even a daily news journal.

For comparisons sake, the Sears Tower, currently the tallest in North America, only has 110 floors and is 1450 feet tall.  The tallest building in Detroit is the 73-story, 727 feet tall Marriott Hotel at the center of the GM Renaissance Center.
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