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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

ArchDaily

This raises the question: is passive ventilation strategy becoming obsolete in high-rise design, or can operable systems be integrated effectively into our high-tech towers? Read more »

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Zaha Hadid Architects design new seaside community for Qatar

Archinect

A passive design strategy will inform the development, which is styled as a waterfront promenade and calls for 293 total units of one- to four-bedroom apartments peering out into Qetaifan Bay. Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is behind a newly announced seaside neighborhood in Qatar called The Grove.

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Allied Works selected to design new art museum for Middlebury College

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The design, which follows their superlative effort on the Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University with Reed Hilderbrand , forms a pivotal component of the reconfiguration of the north side of the school's campus and will become part of a new 'arts agora' in unison with four other existing adjacent buildings.

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Two African National Museums: National Identity Reflected in Modernist Design

ArchDaily

The archaeological garden at the Sudan National Museum. Image © Rawya Saeed Two museums in Africa built in the mid-twentieth century carry the name 'National Museum.' They reflect the story of their respective nation's history and are tied to notions of national identity.

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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

Techniques to integrate sustainable processes into your architectural designs. In this session, Pedro will discuss: Challenges for the future of sustainable architecture. How to build a collaborative dialogue with clients. October 19th, 2022 at 9:30 pm PT, 12:30 pm ET, 5:30 pm BST.

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Architecture as a Tool for Social Innovation: Human-Centered Design to Combat Loneliness 

ArchDaily

Through an understanding of human-centered processes, participatory design, and social sciences , practitioners can address societal challenges such as loneliness, inequality, and public health to equip spaces as vehicles for social equity and engagement. Architecture can also be a tool for social innovation.

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Andblack Design Studio designs undulating preschool to "foster creativity and play"

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Parametric forms topped with greenery define this preschool in Andhra Pradesh, India , which has been completed by architecture firm Andblack Design Studio. Aiming to challenge what schools traditionally look like, Andblack Design Studio designed the structure with a playful, curving form to avoid "conventional, box-like classrooms".

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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.

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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.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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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?