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Felt: A Tool That Will Revolutionize Mapping for Architects and Urban Practitioners

ArchDaily

So much is that Guiliana Bruno adapts the term to site-seeing in her comprehensive book Atlas of Emotions: Journeys in Art, Architecture and Film , emphasizing the link between tourism and the urban landscape. Traveling and exploring new places is not something only architects like, it's among the most enjoyable activities for anyone.

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A Model for a Healthier, Adaptive Approach to Community Development

ArchDaily

© Steven Bingler This article was originally published on Common Edge. Formed in the 1970s, it transcends the current paradigm of building, roadway, and open space planning to address a more complex and systemic view of community life. I was lucky to have him as a planning mentor. Read more »

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Boston reprioritizes Planning and Development Agency as reformers push to eliminate structural inequality

Archinect

The Boston City Council passed a measure Wednesday to shift planning authority away from the Boston Planning and Development Agency, a body that's reshaped much of the city in the 20th century and has faced criticism for the power it wields over building and urban renewal. as overwhelmingly white and male.

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Rescuing Architecture: Stories of Buildings Saved from Demolition

ArchDaily

Mäusebunker Building in Berlin. Image © bullahuth In terms of urban development, the choice between demolition and adaptive reuse holds far-reaching implications. This article gathers some of the stories of buildings facing the threat of demolition and the processes that led to their rescue. Read more »

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8 highlighted job opportunities for urban designers and planners

Archinect

For this week's curated job post we highlight urban design and planning positions currently listed on the Archinect Job Board. Image courtesy of Cooper Robertson Cooper Robertson seeks a Senior Urban Designer Location: New York, NY. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented senior urban designer with proven leadersh.

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What is Acoustical Insulation?

Santa Cruz Architect

In the bustling rhythm of urban life, where the symphony of city sounds orchestrates our daily routines, the concept of acoustic insulation emerges as a crucial element in architectural design. While it may not always be possible to control noise at its source, implementing soundproofing measures in buildings can provide a valuable solution.

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University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

Archinect

During the construction of the university’s new engineering building, Cabeza-Lainez found that calculating the area of a roof with straight lines resting on a semicircle was impossible just by using pi. Published research can be found in MDPI Journal's Special Issue "Sustainable Design in Building and Urban Environment."