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Winners of the "Archi-Graphic" book giveaway

2015-11-04T13:20:00-05:00

In Archinect's latest giveaway, readers had a chance to win a copy of "Archi-Graphic: An Infographic Look at Architecture". Authored by Frank Jacobus, an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas' Fay Jones School of Architecture, "Archi-Graphic" is a new book of fun architectural infographics that anyone can enjoy.

The giveaway winners are:

Nic S., OR
Skyler M., CA
Gregory N., WA
Chris W., IL
Christopher F., NJ

Congrats! Thanks to everyone who participated.

Win "Archi-Graphic: An Infographic Look at Architecture"

2015-10-27T11:14:00-04:00

Infographics make everything more fun, right? "Archi-Graphic: An Infographic Look at Architecture" is a new book that explores the world of architecture in a way that wouldn't be the same with words and images alone.

Authored by Frank Jacobus, an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas' Fay Jones School of Architecture, the 160-page book is loaded with fun infographics that make great conversation starters both architectural and non-architectural folks can enjoy.

Thanks to Laurence King Publishing, Archinect is giving away five copies of Archi-Graphic to our readers!

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Simply fill out this survey by the deadline on October 30, 2015, end of day. Five winners will be selected at random. Good luck!

Here's a glimpse of what's inside the book:

Depicted in a spectrum of colors and engaging visuals, the infographics cover a wide range of topics including: the career tracks of some of the world's most iconic architects; the number of Google hits a certain architect...

Infographic: Failure by Design

2013-08-20T18:39:00-04:00

Everyone makes mistakes. But when seemingly minor blunders are made in designing and building structures, the results can be catastrophic. Read about some of the more infamous architectural failures in history, and what we have learned from those mistakes.

[via NewSchool of Architecture + Design]

Buckminster Fuller Institute Announces DYMAX REDUX Finalists

2013-07-22T14:21:00-04:00

The Buckminster Fuller Institute has unveiled the eleven finalists of DYMAX REDUX, an open call to create a new and inspiring interpretation of Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Map from 1943.

UPDATE: Buckminster Fuller Institute Selects DYMAX REDUX Winner

Frank Jacobs and his Strange Maps

2012-11-16T17:57:00-05:00

Frank Jacobs is the map-obsessed blogger behind “Strange Maps.” [...] Aaron Schachter talks to Jacobs about his attraction to maps and how they’ve evolved over the centuries from a tool for navigation to a venue for artistic expression and weird facts.

99% v 1%: the data behind the Occupy movement

2011-11-17T13:38:30-05:00

It has been the rallying cry of the Occupy movement for the past two months - but is the US really split 99% v 1%? As poverty and inequality reach record levels, how much richer have the rich got? This animation explains what the key data says about the state of America today