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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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Pratt students build structures to visualize the impacts and building potential of plastic waste

Archinect

In an effort to represent the toll plastic waste has on the environment, a group of undergraduate architecture students from the Pratt Institute have constructed a series of inflatable structures that put into physical form the research they say simultaneously demonstrates the potential for its reduction and reuse as a building material.

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Paper Architecture: Diversity of Drawing Styles Hint at New Directions for Visualization

Architizer

We are thrilled to announce the winners of Architizer's inaugural Vision Awards , the world’s biggest awards program dedicated to the art of architectural representation. In turn, drawing styles are wide-ranging, from sketching and more technical techniques to colorful collages and more.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Yet, this annual architectural event is a noteworthy yet small representation of what pavilion architecture encompasses.

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Mapping Your Firm’s Strategy: Visual Business Frameworks for Architects and Designers

Architizer

Evelyn Lee is a Startup Advisor in the Tech Space, Angel Investor, Founder of Practice of Architecture , and Host of the podcast Practice Disrupted. She is a prominent speaker on architectural practice evolution, technology integration, and diversity in AI, dedicated to guiding the profession into new horizons.

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The Golgi Structure by Fumihiko Maki, 1968

Archeyes

Maki’s Golgi Structures designed in 1968 by Fumihiko Maki was named after Nobel Prize-winner Camillo Golgi, who developed techniques for visualizing nerve cell bodies. The structure proposed by Maki alternates dense urban. The post The Golgi Structure by Fumihiko Maki, 1968 appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Beyond AI: How Cognitive Computing Is Silently Transforming Architecture

Architizer

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. The challenge lies in the highly irregular way the materials chosen for the structure (stone and textiles) are used.