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Maya Bird-Murphy and the Chicago Mobile Makers deepen their roots in community change with the opening of their new headquarters

Archinect

When reading through architectural media, it's easy for larger architecture firms or "prominent" names to rule headlines. This is the case for architectural designer, maker, and educator Maya Bird-Murphy , Founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Mobile Makers.

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"The Indian architecture education system seems to be fundamentally broken" says commenter

Deezen

The Indian architect and Wallmakers founder defended his position on unpaid internships , which he argues have an important educational benefit, following criticism on Instagram. Therefore, anyone who enters our practice is essentially a 'student' and we have to teach them our techniques. Maybe things would then change a little."

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Gene Kohn Changed My Life, and Indirectly Impacted an Entire Generation of Architects

EntreArchitect

In 1992 Gene Kohn, Chairman and Founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) spoke at my architecture school. I was a 22-year-old architecture student and a born entrepreneur. Gene inspired me that day. Yesterday, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, A. Eugene Kohn, FAIA, RIBA, JIA died. Gene was my architect superhero.

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The Culture of Architecture Needs an Overhaul, Part 1: The Necessity of Cultural Change

Architizer

Evelyn Lee is the Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies, founder of Practice of Architecture , and co-host of the podcast, Practice Disrupted. She takes inspiration from her experience in tech and outside of the profession to reimagine practice operations for firms.

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Architecture should abandon "top-down" management to improve working conditions says Gensler co-CEO

Deezen

Architecture firms should adopt more collaborative leadership styles to address labour grievances in the industry, says co-CEO of the world's biggest architecture studio Andy Cohen, in this exclusive interview. "I Above: Andy Cohen is co-CEO of Gensler. Top: He is based at Gensler's office in downtown LA.

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"I'm embarrassed for my profession" says commenter

Deezen

In this week's comments update , readers are debating the hours architecture students work and discussing other top stories. News of two SCI-Arc faculty members being put on administrative leave for suggesting that architecture students should work long hours for low pay has sparked conversation amongst readers.

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LinkedIn Leaders: 6 Influential “Architect Whisperers” Join the A+Awards Jury

Architizer

As detailed in Mthiyane’s insightful op-ed “ The Architects of Systemic Racism “, The Ubuntu Architecture Summer Abroad Program has created a cross-cultural design-build experience for architecture students from around the world. Sara helps architects develop online businesses and create online courses. Enter the 11th A+Awards.