Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Texas Society of Architects Retires Blog in Favor of Redesigned Website

In October 2011, the Texas Society of Architects refreshed its brand and launched a redesigned website, texasarchitects.org. We invite you to visit our website for articles and information related to Texas architecture and the profession. The Texas Society of Architects' blog still exists as an archive for you to peruse regarding architecture in Texas. However, we no longer update this blog. Thank you for your visit and interest in Texas architecture.

Sincerely,

Texas Society of Architects
The Voice for Texas Architecture

Friday, December 30, 2011

Jeff Johnson Comic Series, February 1957

Texas Architect magazine debuted the "Jeff Johnson, Architect" comic in April 1956. The comic, which was based on an architect, was created by David C. Baer, II, commercial artist and son of TA's former editor, David C. Baer. Patrick J. Nicholoson, consultant to TSA, collaborated on the series. Architectural Forum ran the cartoon in its publication in the fall of 1956.

The comic will appear once a month on the TSA blog until the end of the series. Enjoy!


February 1957

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Jeff Johnson Comic Series, January 1957

Texas Architect magazine debuted the "Jeff Johnson, Architect" comic in April 1956. The comic, which was based on an architect, was created by David C. Baer, II, commercial artist and son of TA's former editor, David C. Baer. Patrick J. Nicholoson, consultant to TSA, collaborated on the series. Architectural Forum ran the cartoon in its publication in the fall of 1956.

The comic will appear once a month on the TSA blog until the end of the series. Enjoy!


January 1957

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Jeff Johnson Comic Series, December 1956

Texas Architect magazine debuted the "Jeff Johnson, Architect" comic in April 1956. The comic, which was based on an architect, was created by David C. Baer, II, commercial artist and son of TA's former editor, David C. Baer. Patrick J. Nicholoson, consultant to TSA, collaborated on the series. Architectural Forum ran the cartoon in its publication in the fall of 1956.

The comic will appear once a month on the TSA blog until the end of the series. Enjoy!


December 1956

Friday, September 30, 2011

Jeff Johnson Comic Series, November 1956

Texas Architect magazine debuted the "Jeff Johnson, Architect" comic in April 1956. The comic, which was based on an architect, was created by David C. Baer, II, commercial artist and son of TA's former editor, David C. Baer. Patrick J. Nicholoson, consultant to TSA, collaborated on the series. Architectural Forum ran the cartoon in its publication in the fall of 1956.

The comic will appear once a month on the TSA blog until the end of the series. Enjoy!


November 1956

Thursday, September 8, 2011

AIA Fort Worth: 2011 Design Awards

AIAFW Excellence In Architecture:
Design Awards 2011

DEADLINE DATES TO KNOW:

September 15: Entry form and fee due
September 29: Submissions Due
October 18: Jury deliberations and Announcement of Winners at The Modern Art Museum, in conjunction with "Tuesday Night at the Modern Lecture Series".

Jurors:
Julie VandenBerg Snow, FAIA / & Keynote for the Lecture
Chris Carson, FAIA
Mark Wellen, AIA

ENTRY FORM AND COMPLETE CALL AND INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND AT: WWW.AIAFORTWORTH.ORG

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Access Board to Hold Public Meetings in Dallas on Sept. 12

The Access Board will hold public hearings and discussions on various topics in Dallas on September 12. The agenda for the day includes a public hearing on the Board’s proposed guidelines for public rights-of-way, panel discussions on ADA certification of state codes and access to self-service transaction machines, and an open forum where members of the public can raise accessibility issues of interest or concern.

September 12, 2011
Sheraton Dallas, Houston Ballrooms A and B
400 North Olive Street Map
Dallas, TX 75201

Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 Welcome by former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert and Board Members
9:30 – 11:30 Public Hearing on Proposed Guidelines for Public Rights-of-Way
2:30 – 4:00 Panel Discussions (ADA State Code Certification, Self-Service Machines)
4:00 – 5:00 Open Comment Session

All events are open to the public. Registration is not required, but those who wish to provide comments at the hearing on the proposed rights-of-way guidelines are encouraged to contact Kathy Johnson at johnson@access-board.gov, (202) 272-0041 (voice), or (202) 272-0065 (TTY).