Architect pitches House Arc for disaster relief
San Francisco Chronicle, By: John King
March 9, 2010
A Palo Alto architect wants to aid victims of natural disasters such as the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile - not by writing a check, but with modular cottages that can be assembled with ease. Dubbed House Arc, the sleek bean-shaped domicile is the creation of Joseph Bellomo, whose more conventional projects include several Palo Alto homes. The parts consist of lightweight steel ribbing and posts and lightweight wall panels that can be shipped in a single box.
Panel Sessions at Relief 2.0 in Haiti at Stanford University
"Housing and Rebuilding Communities"
SocInfo, By: Carlos Miranda Levy
Friday February 26, 2010
One full day of panels with key players and stakeholders of Haiti's relief efforts, sharing experiences and discussing challenges and foresight of a brighter future for Haiti.
Prefab Friday: Prototype for the House Arc Modular Home Unveiled
Inhabit, By: Bridgette Meinhold
design will save the world
February 5, 2010
We love prefab designs, but we love seeing them come to life even more! Last July, we brought you renderings for the House Arc, a bicycle rack-inspired modular home designed by Joseph Bellomo, and now we’re thrilled to give you a peek of the prototype version which was just unveiled. Prefabricated and flat-packed into a 4-by-10-by-3 foot box, the House Arc can easily be shipped and assembled at its final destination.
Tiny House Arc Prototype for Hawaii
Jetson Green, By: Preston Koerner
February 1, 2010
The architect and company that brought us the Bike Arc modular bike park system is now behind the House Arc modular system. House Arc was designed by Joseph Bellomo and the prototype shown in this article is being finished for a client in Hawaii. The modular home is built with a lightweight frame of steel tubes and set on a few concrete blocks. When finished, it's supposed to be strong enough to withstand tropical winds and weather.
Homes for Haiti
The Architect’s Newspaper Blog, By: Lydia Lee
January 2, 2010
Bay Area architect Joseph Bellomo was putting the finishing touches on one of his side projects, a modular studio for a client in Hawaii, when he heard about the earthquake. Because of the nature of the structure, which had been designed specifically for a tropical climate, he couldn’t help but think that it might be a good option for those made homeless by the devastation.
Going In Circles
Architectual-Products
Product of the Month
October, 2009
Bike Arc bike racks are innovative, sustainable and sculptural systems for forward-thinking urban planning and architecture. The design evolved from the collaborative efforts of U.S. bicycle advocate Jeff Selzer and Joseph Bellomo, an architect known for his holistic approach to design. Made of recycled steel, the bike rack cantilevers over garden spaces and uses the least amount of materials possible to create a light, yet durable footprint that accommodates dense urban spaces. Future designs include integrated LED and photovoltaic technology.
PREFAB FRIDAY: Bicycle Rack-Inspired Modular Home
Inhabitat, By: Bridgette Meinhold
Friday, July 24th, 2009
This curvaceous modular home by Palo Alto architect, Joseph Bellomo, is joining the ranks of affordable, modular housing. Dubbed the House Arc, Bellomo was inspired to create the home after the success of his modular bicycle rack design, the Bike Arc — designed to provide efficient storage space for bicycles. The House Arc prototype will make its debut sometime this year on the big island of Hawaii.
State Architect Group Recognizes 2009 Design Awards Recipients
The American Institute of Architects California Council
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
SACRAMENTO, CA -- 08/19/09 -- Every year, since 1982, The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) has celebrated outstanding architecture through The AIACC Design Awards program. Once again, The AIACC, in partnership with energy performance experts at Savings By Design, proudly recognize and celebrate excellence in architecture and design, announcing the recipients of the annual Design Awards competition from 382 entrants. The AIACC's esteemed Design Awards jury was comprised of:
Bike Arc Modular Bike Park System
Jetson Green, By: Preston Koerner
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Commentators take pot shots at the bike storage and showers credit available in the LEED Green Building Rating System, but I've always liked it -- it's hard to ride a bike to work when there's no bike rack. Certainly bike transportation is good for the environment, and Bike Arc has designed a modular bike park system that I believe will be huge in the next few years. The company incorporated the system into several designs to suit different needs: the Rac Arc is low profile, the Umbrella Arc saves space (see video below), and the Tube Arc and Half Arc versions protect vehicles from the elements.
Curve Your Wheels
Architect-designed bike storage system rolled out in California
Alan G. Brake , The Architects Newspaper, www.archpaper.com
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Cities across the country are investing in bicycling infrastructure, but the workaday inverted, U-shaped bike racks remain the standard in most places. That may change if the partners in the new Bike Arc storage system have their way, and their new modular rack is flexible and compact enough to be a contender for widespread use. A few prototypes were installed in downtown Palo Alto in January, and more will be installed in Palo Alto and Redwood City, California next week.
Bicycle Rack Yields Design for Modular Home
Zahid Sardar, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Prefabricated houses have long intrigued Modernist architects and, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina when some homes simply floated away, many philanthropic Bay Area organizations such as Habitat for Humanity have encouraged architects to think of easy-to-assemble, affordable buildings.
Now Palo Alto architect Joseph Bellomo has concocted the House Arc, a modular building that started out as a semi-circular bicycle shelter and bike rack.
Sweet Rack
Blog written by: Michael J. of www.blog.fogel.ca
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
I really, really like the concept - not because it’s that much better from a utility standpoint (although that half-roof is a nice touch). It’s awesome because it takes the bicycle from something pushed to the side and in the way, to something that is the center of attention - on display, worthy of celebration. The mere presence of this rack is one big advertisement: “ride your bike!”
A better way to store bikes
Story Written by: Ben Marks of The San Francisco Examiner
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Cycling for commuting and running local errands has increased, bringing more and more bicycles into urban environments. Not surprisingly, this has generated a lot of interest in how all those bikes will be stored and secured. I posted about this last August, but the other day I noticed a solution that I should have included. It's called the Bike Arc and it's the brainchild of Palo Alto architect Joseph Bellomo and Jeff Selzer, who manages Palo Alto Bicycles and the Bike Station at Caltrain's Palo Alto stop.
Business owners create bike rack that's state of the arc
Downtown pair hopes 'bike arc' will promote urban elegance, parking convenience
Story by: Gennady Sheyner of Palo Alto Online
Friday, April 24, 2009
About a year ago, Jeff Selzer launched an ambitious crusade: to get the bicycles parked in downtown Palo Alto the respect they deserve.
While cars get their own parking lots and long stretches of space along the sidewalks, he noted, bicycles often have to rely on poles, trees and other improvised anchors to protect themselves from thieves. For Selzer, general manager of Palo Alto Bicycles on University Avenue, the status quo paints bikes in a rather undignified light.
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