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Apr 20
2012

Sustainable Architecture and K/O – Earth Day 2012!

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, General, Planning & Master Plan

Celebrate Earth Day 2012 - Let Us Plant a Tree for You!
We had such a sucessful time with this campaign last year we’re going to do it again this year!  Join us by celebrating Earth Day (officially April 22, 2012) today and throughout next week! For every new friend, like, follow, etc. we get over the next week on any of our social media sites, we [...]

Mar 22
2012

K/O Travelogue – Architecture and Planning

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cultural, Fairgrounds & Fair, Planning & Master Plan

Riding Heard - Oklahoma City Bricktown Riverwalk
Riding Heard – Bricktown Riverwalk From the “We get to work in the best places” annals – Oklahoma City Chapter. On a recent trip to good old Oklahoma City, Oklahoma we were impressed, to say the least!  I guess we have not been to Oklahoma City in a long time (probably about 10+ years).  We’re [...]

Jan 31
2012

Learning From Las Vegas – Fairs, Entertainment and Other Thoughts

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Commercial, Cultural, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Planning & Master Plan

Entertainment Architecture - "In Your Face Architecture"
We just finished exhibiting at the 2011 IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions) Conference in Las Vegas. The conference was held in and around the Great Ballroom at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Convention and Trade Show held in Las Vegas each year, is the largest event serving fairs, shows, exhibitions, [...]

Oct 4
2011

Now is the Best Time to Build! – Audiocast

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Commercial, General, Service

Now is a Great Time to get Construction Value!
Is now a good time to build? If you’re currently considering it, there is no better time!  Even though some 2011 economic indicators show the economy is slowly picking up, construction spending in the non residential sector is still going down.  This lag in construction spending turnaround should be the proverbial music to the savvy [...]

Sep 30
2011

Architecture Blends Sustainability and Common Sense

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, General

Photo by Jim Tetro/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
WaterShed, the entry by the University of Maryland collegiate Architectural team has taken first place overall in the 2011 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.  This team spent almost two years creating a house that would be competitive in 10 different judged areas of the Solar Decathlon.  In summary, the goal was to design and [...]

Aug 11
2011

Iowa State Fair & K/O Architects

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairgrounds & Fair, General, Planning & Master Plan

Iowa State Fair - Facilities Layout Plan - buildings shown in red have been recently completed by K/O
When Iowan’s think of the hot/humid days of August they think of the Iowa State Fair - then they have memories of fried food on a stick, the butter cow, the big bull, people watching…and K/O (right? You all think of us!)!  Well, if you don’t think of K/O – read on and we’ll tell you why you should! K/O has been involved with [...]

Aug 5
2011

Coon Rapids, Iowa – Truly a Great Place!

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, General, Reuse, Renovation & Historic Preservation

Front porch of the Armour Building Today.  What an opportunity for a beautiful renovation
K/O travelog  – This town is now officially a Great Place after being designated so in 2005, no longer a hidden haven of paradise in the middle-west portion of Iowa.  Our recent visit to this town (population 1,300) left us in awe of its progressive attitude, friendly folks, abundant amenities, and commitment to miles of [...]

May 6
2011

Celebration, Exhibition, and Education – Fairground Design!

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Cultural, Fairgrounds & Fair, General

Jacobson - Barn Quilt
What are the three main ingredients of every great fair in our nation?  Celebration Exhibition Education Celebrating human achievement (having fun, people watching, entertainment, etc.), Exhibiting the best (commercial goods, livestock, art, technology, crops, etc.), and Educating your neighbor on best practices, and the youth as to the way of the future. During the design [...]

Apr 22
2011

Earth Day! We’ll Plant a Tree for You!

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, General

Let Us Plant a Tree for You!
Join us by celebrating Earth Day this week!  For every new friend, like, follow, etc. we get over the next week on any of our social media sites, we will plant a tree in your honor.  That’s right; K/O Architects will purchase a tree through the Arbor Day Foundation Corporate Partnership Program.  The tree will be planted in a North [...]

Apr 18
2011

Fairgound and Town Planning are “Ringers”

posted in Architecture, Architect & Design, Fairgrounds & Fair, General

Payette County Fair - New Plymouth, Idaho
The Payette County Fair is located in New Plymouth, Idaho.  The Payette County Fair is a 4 day event held in mid August.  We had an opportunity to visit this nice fairgrounds on a recent trip to Idaho.  This 18 acre fair is located in a rich agriculture region of Idaho, not too far from Interstate [...]

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