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How Do We Teach AI? In Florida, One Architecture School Offers a Precedent

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As our recent Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence series demonstrated, AI will inevitably play a sizeable role in the future of the architectural profession. For architecture schools tasked with equipping students for the future of practice, the advent of AI poses significant challenges. How do faculties account for the fast pace of innovation in AI when structuring years-long curricula?

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Will AI Replace Architects? The Growing Importance of AI Training

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It seems like everywhere you turn these days, someone’s talking about AI. Will it take our jobs? Will it change our future for better or for worse? Architecture is no exception when it comes to these discussions. The question on everyone’s mind is: Will AI replace architects? It's a hot topic, sparking debates, articles, and heated arguments across the industry.

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A minimalist Spanish concrete church wins the 'Frate Sole' International Prize for Sacred Architecture

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The 2024 "Frate Sole" International Prize for Sacred Architecture has been awarded to Spanish architect Fernando Menis for his three-year-old Holy Redeemer Church of Las Chumberas in the Spanish Canary Islands town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain. The winning design effort was selected by an international jury from a grouping of 128 entries representing 28 different countries.

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modern farmhouse in india sets up patterned exposed brick facade

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a distinctive staircase, with a skylight and louvered window, illuminates the home. The post modern farmhouse in india sets up patterned exposed brick facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Populous set to design stadium "inspired by classical Roman architecture" for AS Roma

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Italian football club AS Roma has unveiled the design concept for a stadium that is planned for the Pietralata area in Rome. Designed by architecture studio Populous , the stadium would be a permanent home for AS Roma , which has shared the Stadio Olimpico with rival club Lazio since 1953. AS Roma has unveiled the concept for its new stadium The stadium, which is expected to have a capacity of around 65,000, will be surrounded by a curved facade formed of vertical fins.

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REX Architecture's Perelman Center Challenges the "Expected" In Manhattan

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Lower Manhattan, with its sea of glassy skyscrapers piercing higher than each other and wound in a hound race of being the shiniest, most eye-catching building perhaps becomes an exceptionally ubiquitous space where one can lose all sense of direction and even emotion. In such co.

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glass house ‘casa cono’ lightly floats in mexico’s forests with design by estudio atemporal

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this contemporary glass house is designed for a young couple looking to escape urban life in valle de bravo, mexico. The post glass house ‘casa cono’ lightly floats in mexico’s forests with design by estudio atemporal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dubai to convert 64-kilometre-long highway into "human-centric" Green Spine

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Architecture studio Urb is planning to convert a 64-kilometre-long arterial road in Dubai into the "world's greenest highway", designed as the emirate's answer to New York City's High Line. Green Spine will replace the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road, also known as E311, with what Urb is dubbing the "world's greenest highway". Urb has released visuals of the Green Spine in Dubai The road will be planted with over a million trees and tackle car hegemony by providing locals and tourists with pedest

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Alvar Aalto’s Kaufmann Conference Center will be preserved in pieces and recreated for future exhibition

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To accuse a preservation architect of “facadism” is a rightful insult. If you know that a “historic” building you see from the street is really just a full face of The post Alvar Aalto’s Kaufmann Conference Center will be preserved in pieces and recreated for future exhibition appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Celebrated design mogul Paolo Pininfarina is the 2024 American Prize for Design laureate

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A well-deserved tribute to the influential late Italian businessman and multihyphenate designer Paolo Pininfarina , who passed away unexpectedly this April at the age of 65, has come in the form of the 2024 American Prize for Design. His selection as its newest laureate was announced by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies in conjunction with Good Design.

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Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele

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Hotel Designs Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele Balsan, with a rich history spanning nearly 300 years, has established itself as the premium flooring manufacturer in France, committed to sustainability, elegance and innovation with its new Brush Collection… Continuing its legacy of blending style with advanced manufacturing techniques, Balsan intro

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infra-architecture lab’s shelter for plants and bees enhances urban pollination network

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demonstrating how architecture can protect sensitive biodiversity, the house of native flowering species attracts urban bees, butterflies, and birds. The post infra-architecture lab’s shelter for plants and bees enhances urban pollination network appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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"Unparalleled" British industrial designer Kenneth Grange dies aged 95

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Pentagram co-founder Kenneth Grange , whose playful and prolific product designs helped to define the face of modern Britain, has died aged 95. Grange, who designed thousands of products that have entered the country's industrial design canon over his 70-year career, passed away less than a week after his 95th birthday. Among his seminal designs are Royal Mail postboxes, London black cabs and many UK "firsts", including the first parking metres in 1958, Kenwood's debut food mixer in 1960 and Bri

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Union at Bernheimer Architecture ratifies collective bargaining agreement

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History was made in Brooklyn today when the union at Bernheimer Architecture ratified the first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) at a private sector architecture firm. The milestone contract has language The post Union at Bernheimer Architecture ratifies collective bargaining agreement appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Denver inches forward on downtown KSE-Ball Arena Redevelopment

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Things appear to be moving forward for Denver’s proposed KSE-Ball Arena Redevelopment following the approval of a rezoning application from Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects (SAR+). The plan connects 75 acres around the 25-year-old sports venue to the future River Mile Development and other constituent parts of downtown, replacing surface parking lots with a 12 million-square-foot mixed-use program and 10 acres of landscaped open space.

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PPAA completes Copas House with sleek skin and pastel tones in Valle de Bravo

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Mexican architecture studio Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA) has completed a sleek residence with earthy lines and pastel tones in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.Named Copas House, the üÜö-square-metre building is situated in Valle de Bravo, was in.

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cubbil studio and ecuador villagers craft cluster of habitats from earth and thatch

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the traditional bahareque hut was reinterpreted with innovative construction expressions in an initiative to foster community tourism. The post cubbil studio and ecuador villagers craft cluster of habitats from earth and thatch appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Long Nguyen Design wraps Vietnam restaurant in bamboo screen

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A screen of bamboo shelters diners at the Nhà Tú Garden Restaurant in Vietnam , which has been completed by architecture studio Long Nguyen Design. Located in the city of Dong Nai, the restaurant stands on a stretch of green space that separates a residential area from a nearby industrial park. Long Nguyen Design described its design for the restaurant as creating a "garden within a garden", with dining spaces organised around a lush courtyard at the building's centre.

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For the Paris Olympics, a temporary arena renews an equestrian legacy on the grounds of Versailles

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For the kings and queens of the European monarchy, horses—much like palaces—have historically served as symbols of power and wealth. This month, horses are returning to Versailles as part of The post For the Paris Olympics, a temporary arena renews an equestrian legacy on the grounds of Versailles appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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MAD's bubble installation revitalizes a historic house in the Japanese countryside

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MAD Architects has unveiled a captivating installation that resembles a bubble being gently blown from a traditional wooden structure. Called the “Ephemeral Bubble,” the project was created for the 2024 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, an outdoor art exhibition held every three years in Japan ’s Niigata Prefecture. The biomorphic design seeks to open a dialogue with the Japanese countryside, the architects say.

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News: 'Teenage Dreams' come to life in an immersive new exhibition

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What’s the typical future teenager’s room going to look like? A current exhibition at the Danish Architecture Center explores that very question with a number of surprising answers relating to the influence social media, sustainability, and mental health concerns have all had on interior design as it moves headlong into the third decade of the 21st century.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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fluid concrete shell wraps warm timber interiors of denmark’s trekroner church

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the pre-cast concrete structure is shaped with organic curves, wrapping luminous, warm interiors for a contemporary religious space. The post fluid concrete shell wraps warm timber interiors of denmark’s trekroner church appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eight contemporary kitchens brightened by skylights

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Residential kitchens illuminated by skylights are the focus of this lookbook , which includes homes everywhere from Australia to Mexico and Japan. A popular feature in many contemporary kitchens, skylights are typically used to maximise natural light in rooms that sit below ground or in the depths of a plan. However, they are also helpful for saving valuable wall space in areas for food preparation, leaving more room for cabinets and shelving, or they can simply be installed to create a focal po

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Massachusetts officials want to transform Boston Government Service Center by Paul Rudolph into housing

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a new direction for the Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann Buildings, known colloquially as Boston Government Service Center (BGSC). The Brutalist superblock in The post Massachusetts officials want to transform Boston Government Service Center by Paul Rudolph into housing appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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RIOS, Field Operations behind proposed $7B redevelopment of Chicago's United Center area

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The bigger picture of RIOS ’s massive The 1901 Project proposal on Chicago ’s West Side came into focus today as part of a planned $7 billion redevelopment of areas surrounding the United Center. The 55-acre site is set to be transformed into a mix of retail, entertainment, and residential spaces over a period of ten years in a new privately funded venture that will join RIOS with Field Operations beginning in the spring of 2025.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!