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Podcast Available for Green Building Radio Show with Christine West, AIA
Christine West, AIA, LEED-AP was a guest on Real Estate Insights radio show discussing green building, including the new Providence LEED house as well as simple measures that homeowners can do to be more green. Click HERE for the link to the streaming podcast - and also search iTunes for a free version for your mP3 player. Hosted by Sally Lapides of Residential Properties on WHJJ, the show features topics of interest affecting the real estate market.
Kyle Bamrick Earns Architectural Registration
Kyle Bamrick has officially completed all the exams and requirements to become a licensed architect in the State of Rhode Island. Everyone at KITE offers a hearty congratulations for this important professional milestone.
Kingstown Crossings is First to register for LEED-H/Multifamily in RI
Kingstown Crossings, a three-phase, 104 unit development to create affordable housing by Crossroads RI in North Kingstown is the first project to register with LEED for Homes/Multi-Family in Rhode Island, as well as the first affordable housing project to do so. With construction underway by TRAC Builders, the first phase with 24 apartment homes will be ready for occupancy in the spring of 2011.
Torsion III Dedicated at URI's Lippitt Hall
Peter Diepenbrock's sculpture in front of the newly renovated Lippitt Hall at the University of Rhode Island was dedicated with a well-attended ceremony on April 26th. KITE's renovations were completed in early 2009 and the sculpture was funded by RI's public art program.
Welcome to the World, Zachary Asher Bell!
On April 12, KITE Architect Jonathan Bell and his wife Sarah Zurier had a beautiful baby boy, Zachary Asher Bell. The weigh-in was 8 lbs. 1.6 oz, at a length of 21 inches, and all are healthy and happy. Our heartiest congratulations!
KITE Builds at CANstruction and Wins "Best Meal"!
Architects from KITE spent Saturday April 10 building our entry for CANstruction along with Consigli Construction, and judges awarded the finished sculpture the "Best Meal" award. CANstruction is an annual event where architects and contractors build elaborate structures entirely with cans, with the food donated after the event to the Rhode Island Food Bank to help families in our community.
KITE is on Facebook
Check out our Facebook page and become a fan! We are using our wall to post photos and news on our latest activities, from construction photos, to community events, to new products that we are using.
Albert Garcia, AIA, Speaks on Green Building at Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence
On March 17, Albert Garcia, AIA, LEED-AP, Principal at KITE Architects, spoke to a group of non-profit leaders in the Rhode Island Foundation's Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence about green building with a focus on the financial aspects and the return on investment of sustainable initiatives.
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!
"10 People Who Can Change the City" includes Christine West, AIA
Providence Monthly has released their 2010 list of 10 people who can change Providence and included KITE Principal Christine West, AIA. Written by John Taraborelli with Photographs by Jonathan Beller, the article included in their January issue detailed Christine's work and approach to green building. A copy of Christine's page can be downloaded here: providencemonthly (pdf)
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.