Friday, October 29, 2010

Design FUNdamentals

In this whimsical project, the students chose one of four different songs played in class to use as a concept for the design of an abstract collage using magazine clippings and other materials. Then they popped the environment into a 3-D floor plan.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Classical Column at Hunter, Thursday, Oct. 14

Events at the Hunter Museum of American Art
The Classical Column
Thursday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.


Dr. Fikret Yegul, professor of art history at the University of California at Santa Barbara, will discuss "The Classical Column: A Fundamental Notion in Architecture."

The Classical Column

Thursday, Oct. 14

6:30 p.m.

This program is open to the public and included with regular admission to the Hunter ($9.95. for non-member adults; $4.95 for non-member children, free for Hunter Museum members). It is co-sponsored by the Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians.

Friday, October 1, 2010

TVA Reposts 2 open Interior Design positions

Note that the two postings allow for 1 position in Chattanooga, and another in Knoxville. These will officially open Friday, October 1 and will close next Thursday October 7th. If you have already applied, TVA will still honor those submittals and you should receive a note stating such. Questions should be directed to Jackie Parks at:
japarks@tva.gov or cell phone at 865/599-7519.

Job Summary
1. Has general knowledge of architectural, interior design, and engineering technology.

2. Organizes, plans, and devises work methods to initiate, implement, and complete minor modification projects as assigned for review by technical or administrative lead. Gathers program requirements by interview, observation, and survey of customer. Performs minor design modifications in CAD for Facilities Management (FM). Creates, stores, retrieves, and updates data base information in FM facilities space management software. Creates, stores, retrieves, and updates interior design drawings on Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Creates, updates, and maintains FM CAD integrator files.

3. Has and applies general knowledge of principles, practices and procedures associated with procurement functions. Participates in strategic material sourcing efforts in support of FM functions including Furniture Program, daily Operations and Maintenance modifications and Project support. Plans and schedules material requirements to support assigned areas of work.

4. Supports others in the area of Facilities Design as requested.

5. Area of job duties includes the entire seven State region of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

6. Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Apply via https://jobs.tva.com/pljb/global_jsp/applicant/DisplayJob/JobDetails.jsp?display=1&pljbHome=/tva/external/applicant/index.jsp&id=5905