ART+TECTture _002:D-Gates Dock Canopy

In preparation for the inevitable traveling that accompanies the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to publish an awesome sketch from Las Vegas' very own McCarran International Airport. 

ART+TECHture_001:Light Meter Display

To start off TRPinc's weekly series of the "ART & TECH" of architectural sketching, we've decided to combine it with one of our "product posts".

Recently, the Las Vegas Plumbers & Pipefitters Union (UA Local 525) asked TRPinc to conduct an energy & environmental study for their current Union Hall & Training Center (both of which were designed by TRPinc). This analysis involved looking closely at the current LEED® for Existing Buildings certification standards to determine if any improvements could be made. One of our goals was to not only inform, but to educate our client (in a casual & fun way) on how certain changes could have a big effect on their building. With that in mind, we created this Light Meter Display that allowed us to not only test different light bulbs for the best efficiency & wattage usage, but it also became an awesome presentation piece to show off! Here's how the process went:

Concept Sketch

ART+TECHture:::Series:::

At TRPinc., we like to keep ourselves at the forefront of technology.  This helps us to create innovative design solutions tailored to the needs of our clients. However, in some aspects of our work there are no better tools for problem solving than pen and paper.

It's a Tire...It's a Playground...No, it's a Sink!!!

Move over porcelain, tile and (our favorite) concrete, running tracks and playgrounds aren't the only thing tires are good for anymore! Introducing RUBBiSH, a "recycled rubber sink" that has been making the rounds, such as Architect Magazine's 2010 R+D Awards.