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A new grant will support Indigenous students and curriculum development at the University of Calgary's design school

Archinect

A new grant meant to encourage Indigenous students’ participation in the architectural field has been announced by the University of Calgary. Sessional instructors and staff from the Indigenous community will also be recruited as a result of the funding, which helps to underscore the central mission and principles of the institution.

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Architecture education needs "decolonisation and decarbonisation" says London School of Architecture head Neal Shasore

Deezen

It means encouraging students to think about their projects in terms of sustainable and regenerative design solutions.". The LSA provides students with a two-year postgraduate programme on subjects including designing cities and critical theory. Campaign to support students from minority backgrounds.

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The College Football Facilities Arms Race

SW Oregon Architect

I arrived as a transfer student at the University of Oregon in the fall of 1980. Top recruits will undoubtedly be wowed by the flash and amenities the new indoor practice facility will bring. I always had known college sports were a much bigger deal in the U.S. Oregon is raising the bar once again.

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Copenhagen at risk of "becoming homogenous and self-satisfied" warns CAFx director

Deezen

It formally opened with a premiere of the film "Best in the World" by Danish documentary maker Hans Christian Post , which explores the rising affordability issues in the city amid three decades of rapid development. Read: "We can all take action to change our neighbourhoods" says Christian Pagh. It's based on the architect David A.

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Minority architects body "remains hopeful" of change two years on from George Floyd murder

Deezen

I'm hopeful by what I've witnessed within the building and design industry, and the new support and resources dedicated to the planning and development of underserved and marginalised communities," said Jason Pugh, NOMA president and principal at Gensler. "A step towards realised change". SmithGroup.

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Tongji University's College of Architecture and Urban Planning marks 70 years with Global Dean's Forum

Deezen

Based in a Bauhaus -influenced building on the Tongji campus, CAUP was founded in 1952 on a foundation of historic ties with Germany and an orientation towards European modernism, with founding professors coming from leading design schools internationally. The school is now also starting to recruit post-doctoral researchers from abroad.

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2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Competition – What next?

Life of an Architect

The other major development is that I cashed in some of my chips to recruit some of my judges this year. Joe has served as president of the Dallas Architectural Foundation, he regularly participates as a guest juror for design award programs, student juries, and has authored several published articles.

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