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Residential Architect, June, 2003 by Shelley D. Hutchins

unbuilt architecture design awards 2003

deadline: july 15

boston society of architects

Unbuilt architectural designs of any project type can be submitted by architects, students, or educators anywhere in the world. Award certificates and cash prizes will be provided. Shown: Little Haiti Affordable Infill Housing, by Marilys R. Nepomechie, AIA, Coconut Grove, Fla., a 2002 award winner. Call 617.951.1433, ext. 232, or visit www.architects.org/design_awards_programs.

2003 vetter-inspired project (vip) awards

deadline: august 1

vetter windows & doors, mosinee, wis.

Any residential project that demonstrates imaginative use of Vetter windows and doors is eligible for the 2003 VIP awards. Cash prizes of $1,000 each are granted in six custom-home categories. This Potomac, Md., home designed by Bruce A. Rich Architects, Rockville, Md., won the 2002 best-of-show prize. For an entry form, call 800.VETTER2 or go to www.vetterwindows.com.

simple + direct

june 2-august 3

the design center at philadelphia university

This exhibition of international furniture design features the work of a range of designers, including Richard Neutra, Boym Design, and Blu Dot. The show focuses in particular on pieces that use common, easily accessible materials. Call 215.951.2860 or visit www.philau.edu/designcenter for further details.

sitting pretty: the history of the toilet

june 7-august 24

peterborough centennial museum & archives, peterborough, ontario

Interactive components--a talking toilet seat that takes questions, for instance--plus actual examples trace the development of the toilet from early models like this chariot-shaped Roman latrine to today's more compact and comfy versions. For museum hours, call 705.743.5180 or check out www.pcma.ca.

2003 aibd convention

july 16-20

w seattle hotel

The American Institute of Building Design's annual convention and trade show features educational sessions and seminars on such topics as marketing, design, and mold prevention. Registration deadline: June 16. Call 800.366.2423 or visit www.aibd.org to register.

cersaie 2003

september 30-october 5

bologna, italy

As many as 100,000 industry pros are expected to attend this year's international ceramics and bathroom-furnishings exhibition for the building industry. The annual event showcases products from 1,500 manufacturers hailing from 30 countries. For more information, go to www.cersaie.com.

continuing exhibits

Light Screens: The Leaded Glass of Frank Lloyd Wright, through July 20, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Renwick Gallery, Washington, D.C., 202.275.1693; Building Images: Seventy Years of Photography at Hedrich Blessing, through July 27, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., 202.272.2448; National Design Triennial, through August 31, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York City; 212.849.8400; Roy/Design Series 1, through September 7, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 415.357.4000.