News
Construction Underway at for Mixed-Use Project
The Providence Journal has published a great article on the start of construction of KITE's project with the West Broadway Neighborhood Association and Spurwink RI at 1577 Westminster Street. Written by Christine Dunn, it gives due credit to the perserverence and vision of everyone involved. Stay tuned for construction updates by becoming a fan of our new Facebook page!
Jonathan Bell, AIA wins AIA Rhode Island Design Award
Jonathan Bell, AIA of KITE has won a Merit Award from the AIA Rhode Island Design Awards program for his "Couple-Three House" in Brattleboro, Vermont, a single house for a divorced couple with two children.
Amos Carpentry Training Program On-Site at the Providence LEED House
The men and women in the Amos Carpentry Training (ACT) program came to the site of the Providence LEED House by Native Structures, Inc. to see SIPS (Structural Insulated Panel System) construction first-hand and learn how it differs from traditional stick-framed construction, as well as other green features such as the insulated concrete form (ICF) foundation and basement and use of reclaimed materials.
KITE part of 'Green Corridor'
The Providence Journal has featured KITE and its neighbors in the Valley Street area of Providence as a growing 'green corridor' of like-minded businesses devoted to sustainability in the November 20th article by Alex Kuffner.
AIAri Annual Meeting Featured Fellowship Lecture by William L. Kite, Jr. FAIA
The 2009 Annual Meeting of the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects was held on November 17 and featured a lecture by KITE founder and Principal WIlliam L. Kite, Jr. FAIA in the award-winning Smith Buonanno Hall at Brown University entitled "Exploring the Built Environment - Highlights and Insights" The lecture celebrated his elevation to the College of Fellows of the AIA for Design.
KITE Prevails in Landmark Decision for Green Roofs in Hurricane Zones
The Rhode Island State Building Code Standards Committee almost unanimously approved an appeal to allow the use of an extensive green roof in Rhode Island.
KITE to Host Housing Event with Mayor Cicilline
KITE was pleased to host a conversation about housing and fundraising event for Mayor David Cicilline on Monday November 2, 2009 at their offices in Rising Sun Mills in Providence along with co-hosts Barbara Fields and Frank Shea.
Albert Garcia, AIA Featured as Panelist on "The Pen vs. The Layer: The Relevance of Hand Drawing in Today's Workplace"
KITE Principal Albert Garcia, AIA was among the featured panelists at the AIA Rhode Island's Emerging Architects Forum 2009: The Pen vs. The Layer The Relevance of Hand Drawing in Today's Workplace on October 29, 2009 at Brown University's Grant Recital Hall. James Evrard, Assoc. AIA of KITE was instrumental in organizing the panel through his position as Associates Director of AIAri. The well-attended panel discussed the interaction and roles of hand drawings and computer-based tools in both education and practice.
KITE Celebrates Wins in Rhode Island Monthly Design Awards
RI Monthly has recognized two newly completed projects for the Carter Center for Music Education/RI Philharmonic with a Silver award and Saint James Episcopal Church in Woonsocket, RI with the Bronze in their annual design awards.
SIPS Panels Arrive at the Providence LEED House
The Murus SIPS panels for wall the walls have arrived at the site of the Providence LEED House. Designed to make a high-performance shell, the panels combine a continuous insulated core with wood panels to make a highly efficient structural system that replaces conventional framing.
Christine West, AIA Offers Green Building Advice Through the GECKO Experts Program
Christine Malecki West, AIA, LEED-AP is among a group of Rhode Island professionals who have volunteered to provide consulting services on a wide range of environmental topics as a public service through the GECKO Experts program, or Green Earth Corporate Kindness Organization. The experts' speciaties range from wind turbines to large scale recycling, and includes green building and facilities improvements.
Vermont House by Jonathan Bell featured in Providence Journal
A house designed by KITE architect Jonathan Bell in Brattleboro, Vermont, is featured in the "This New England" Blog by Richard Whitcomb, with comments by noted architectural writer Will Morgan.
Animal Shelter Grand Opening in Westerly!!!
About 3 years ago, KITE Architects was brought on to help the Stand Up For Animals (SUFA), a non-profit organization create a new pet adoption center where animals would be treated with compassion and dignity, and where every effort would be made to return pets to their owners or to place them in new, safe, and loving homes. Now after 2 years of design, 2 different building sites, and 1 year of construction SUFA has had their grand opening.
Jonathan Bell and Kyle Wedel earn LEED Accreditation
Jonathan Bell, AIA, and Kyle Wedel, Assoc. AIA, have joined KITE's growing number of LEED Accredited Professionals through the US Green Building Council. KITE has been leader in green building in Rhode Island for over thirty years and the majority of our professional staff is LEED accredited.
40 Under Forty List Announced
Providence Business News has recognized KITE Principal Christine Malecki West, AIA as one of their honorees in the 2009 "40 Under Forty" awards program.
"Significant Interiors" book features Smith-Buonanno
A major publication just released by the American Institute of Architects includes work by Providence's KITE Architects."Significant Interiors" showcases the 25 most compelling projects to win the coveted the national AIA Interior Architecture Honor Award. The large format, 224 full-color book includes a chapter exploring KITE's Smith-Buonanno Hall at Brown University with eight pages of full-color photos, drawings, and critique.
AIAri selects three KITE projects for Design Awards
The annual Design Awards given by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architect bestowed recognition on three separate KITE projects, representing a diverse range of projects.
Albert Garcia, AIA and Christine Malecki West, AIA become Principals
KITE is pleased to announce that Albert Garcia, AIA and Christine Malecki West, AIA joined William L. Kite, Jr.,FAIA as Principals and co-owners of KITE Architects in mid-2008.