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Spring 2012: Coming Attractions!

A busy start of 2012 @ the Lott3Metz clubhouse has turned into an eventful Spring! Read the rest of this entry »

LEED as Gold Standard?

LEED as Gold Standard Well written article on LEED, the good and the bad. Read the rest of this entry »

Keep LEED out of legislation

Read this article - Boston Society of Architects This is an issue that we have had concerns about for some time and the BSA hit it on the head.  A private for profit institution, such as the GBCI, should not be used as a government regulator.  The public has no say or control over their actions and with legislation tied into it, ugly things will happen.

FSFM 2011 Opening Day

Audrey and I got a late start on Saturday morning and didn’t get to market until after 11AM. The stalls were full of vendors and customers were everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »

RapidYes! May 3rd

I watched the April 15th West Michigan Week on WGVU with an creeping sense of dread belied by a swell of clarity. Read the rest of this entry »

Save St. Andrew’s

Great article by Elizabeth Hoffman-Ransford. Greg is on the study committee to save the school.

 

Pontifications on 2011

Magic Lott3Metz Crystal Ball

Long Live Rockin Bob

This fall the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture hosted an exhibit of the work of Robert C. Metcalf. I understand that it closed earlier this week.  I blew it. I wish I could have seen it. But then that’s the way it is for me and Bob Metcalf. Read the rest of this entry »

A Very Lott3Metz Christmas

On Wednesday we steamed up the Yesterdogs and Amy Ruis loaded in the beers and the wines (she even brought some special French stuff for me and Greg) for our annual holiday shindig.  These parties never fail to surprise. Clients, partners, contractors, elected officials, revolutionaries, paratroopers, lion tamers, friends, family, and carpet reps roll through the doors for a drink and a dog.  We had a time! Read the rest of this entry »

65 Monroe

This project highlights the urban design and planning talents of Lott3Metz Architecture.   Read the rest of this entry »