Barbie I Can Be Architect

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"I Can Be...", from Mattel, which shows Barbie in different careers has just announced a new profession to the team: Barbie Architect! Hehehehe...

I think she is suuuuper cute, and according to Mattel, she was created under the consulting of the American Institute of Architects, to achieve accuracy between the doll´s clothes and accessories, and the architect profession .

Barbie Architect (not launched yet), comes with a helmet, glasses, a tube (pink, of course!), and on her dress, a printed skyline.

A great excuse to buy a Barbie, even thought you´re not a kid anymore, hahaha.

In USA, it will cost about $12,00.

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Snow lights

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How cool are these snow flakes lights?


The concept was developed by Italian producers from Album, which has other products with uncommon design. You should definitely go to their website  and see their work... awesome light design!


The “flakes” are made of handicraft glass, with halogen lamps.


They are perfect to give the room a delicate aspect ... I guess the main purpose of the lamps is decorating, cause I think the light intensity isn´t very high.

Authentic and beautiful, a true work of art.


So gorgeous! I want them in my house!

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Be My Valentine

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Every year,  a cultural competition happens in the USA, to elect a work of art to be displayed at Times Square on Valentine´s Day. This year, the winners were Freecell and Peter Dorsey, who called their creation LightHearted. 

This urban artifact is a 3 meters large structure, made of cloth and aluminium, intended to interact with people (it only goes heart shaped when volunteers hold it up, for the minimum time of 15 minutes!)

The heart will stay on Times Square until February 20th, and to find out more, go to their website. 

If you´re in New York these days, you should definetly visit it! 

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Opportunità Saccaro

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Hi, guys! I have a great deal for you: if you´re needing new furniture, the Saccaro stores are with great sale prices, 50% off.

The sale will last until February 20th. An excellent opportunity to buy brand new high quality stuff, for less.

To know where to find a Saccaro store, visit their website.

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What changes with CAU?

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On 30/12/2010, the creation of CAU (Council of Architecture and Urbanism) was approved. Now, brasilian architects will have their own coucil, separeted from CREA (architects and engenieers)
But what will change in the professional lives of architects after being disconnected from the old system?

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2011 Architecture Events

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As the year begins, the dates of, fairs, seminars and events appear ... several options for professionals in the building industry.

A good conference is always an opportunity to travel to another city, and of course, get in touch with the news and stay informed on the latest developments in the architectural world.

I gathered in this post a list of the major conferences and exhibitions that will happen this year in Brasil:

January:

Conferência Cidades Verdes - Rio de Janeiro, 27 to 28

Solar Energy Latam 2011 - Rio de Janeiro, 31/01 to 02/02

February:

Paralela Móvel - São Paulo, 15 to 18

Vitória 2011 Stone Fair - Vitória - ES, 15 to 18

March:

Paralela Gift - São Paulo, 12 to 15

Ecobuild - Londres, Inglaterra, 01 to 03

Ecobat Paris - Paris, França, 03 to 05

Coverings 2011 - Las Vegas, USA, 14 to 17

Feira Internacional da Indústria da Construção - São Paulo, 15 to 19

Expo Revestir 2011 - São Paulo, 22 to 25

Feira Internacional de Produtos e Acessórios para cozinha e banheiro - São Paulo, 22 to 25

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