Modlar Digest February 21st

Coop Himmelb(l)au

Browse a selection of works by this amazing Austrian firm.

Wood Framed High-Rises Making Appearances Across the Globe

Architects and designers now have the advanced technology to create visually stunning, energy efficient and sustainable projects. Virtual reality can allow the exploration of yet to be constructed spaces and buildings. Every inch of wire, piping and other construction material can be accounted for with changes noted digitally in records that stay with the building forever. 

With all of this powerful technology available, why then are more architects turning to an old favorite when it comes to construction material for modern high-rises across the planet? Why is wood and wood framed building becoming a trendy choice in high-rise construction?

The Modern Architect S3E30 with Lorianna Kastrop

In this episode, Tom speaks with Lorianna Kastrop who is the Vice President and Controller of The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects.

Lorianna has over 30 years of financial analysis experience and also handles human resources and some marketing for The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects. Her specialty is budget management and reporting, to keep projects on budget and within estimates. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University.