Avontuura
MARCH 3, 2022
Solar Greenhouse is a greenhouse prototype built using ‘zero-kilometre’ natural materials and digital construction techniques in Barcelona. The post The IAAC builds a prototype solar greenhouse for food and energy production in cities appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
MARCH 3, 2022
Ceremonia del Premio Pritzker 2017: Ryue Nishizawa (izquierda), Tadao Ando, Kazuyo Sejima, Rafael Aranda, Glenn Murcutt, Carme Pigem, Ramon Vilalta, Toyo Ito, Shigeru Ban. Image © Pritzker Architecture Prize. The Pritzker Prize is the most important award in the field of architecture, awarded to a living architect whose built work "has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity through the art of architecture.
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Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
A new missive in the architectural community’s fight against the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been launched as this time, a group from inside the Federation has issued its own statement condemning the Kremlin for its purblind and illegal attempt at prosecuting a war. The group published the letter in a magazine called Project Russia and boasts more than 6,790 signatories who collectively expressed frustration with their government’s “unacceptable” actions.
designboom
MARCH 3, 2022
the model features a monotyre clip-chain construction that fluidly switches between functions. The post designer stephan henrich prototypes an all-wheel beach & city bike dubbed ‘the infinity’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?
Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
The AIA has announced the winners of the 2022 Upjohn Research Initiative , an annual grant which awards funding to research projects advancing sustainability in architecture. The 2022 edition sees up to $30,000 awarded to five research projects, with topics ranging from biodegradable structures to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. Each year, the grant recipients are chosen by a seven-member jury comprised of members from the AIA College of Fellows and AIA Board Knowledge Committee.
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Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
Airbnb said this week it will offer free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. The program will be backed by Airbnb.org, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and funded by donors and hosts. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced the move on Twitter, calling for people to offer their homes in nearby countries, including Poland, Germany, Hungary, and Romania.
Deezen
MARCH 3, 2022
Cities are failing to prepare for climate change and should focus on resilient design solutions such as building houses on stilts or creating floating neighbourhoods, according to the latest report from the United Nations' climate change panel. Published this week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report blamed cities for a "lack of climate sensitive planning" and proposed ways to redesign homes and urban areas to protect citizens from extreme weather and rising seas.
Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed a shortlist of seven teams in the running to lead the refurbishment and modernization of its 66 Portland Place headquarters in London. RIBA announced the planned redesign in October in a move that aims to reimagine the use of its buildings as a majority of its workers report that they prefer to work from home due to the pandemic.
Next Portland
MARCH 3, 2022
The first phase of the RiverPlace Redevelopment would be built on the site of the former RiverPlace Athletic Club, which has been vacant since 2015. A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a proposed 325′ tall building as part of the first phase of the RiverPlace Central City Master Plan. The Design Commission will likely hold a vote this afternoon this afternoon on whether to approve the Master Plan for this site.
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Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
World famous as the center of the tech industry, the San Francisco Bay Area is also home to a myriad of exciting architecture and design firms. And they're in need of creative talent right now as the huge number of listings in the region on Archinect Jobs shows. If you're searching for architectural career opportunities in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Sausalito, San Mateo, Emeryville, and surroundings, take a look at this week's curated job picks below and visit the Archinect job board for
Landscape Architecture Magazine
MARCH 3, 2022
BY MARGARET SHAKESPEARE. On what was once a dingy rooftop, HMWhite created a plan that focused on procession and private moments. Photo © Tishman Speyer. FROM THE MARCH 2022 ISSUE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE. In the first half of the 20th century, Rockefeller Center set new urban design standards. Its features have become New York City cultural fixtures: the Rainbow Room, the Channel Gardens, and the grand promenade leading to the massive, gilded Prometheus statue hovering above the sunke
Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
The Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University is pleased to welcome visual artist Olalekan Jeyifous to present its 2022 Knowles Architecture Alumni Lecture on Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. ET for an in-person public audience at Temple’s Charles Library and via livestream. Jeyifous’s work reimagines social spaces that scrutinize the relationship between architecture, community and the environment, confronting social issues such as inequality, gentrification, and climate
Deezen
MARCH 3, 2022
A type of flooring that uses 75 per cent less concrete than the current standard has been invented by researchers at the universities of Bath, Cambridge and Dundee, who say it could make a "major difference" to the construction industry's carbon footprint. The UK-based researchers from the ACORN project (the name is short for Automating Concrete Construction) use a thin-shell vaulted shape for their floor rather than a conventional solid slab – a change that requires substantially less concrete
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Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
Situated along the north side of an ocean road, this new house is sited to take full advantage of the view of the adjacent wetlands and Mecox Bay. The infinity edge pool is designed as part of the raised wood deck to the rear, and full height glass window walls afford an uninterrupted vista from the dining and living rooms on the main floor and master bedroom and bath on the upper floor.
The Spaces
MARCH 3, 2022
Grand portions and glorious light are on offer at this Lisbon duplex in Santa Catarina – but it will need a visionary eye to bring it back to its glory days. The Lisbon property occupies the top two floors of a small 19th-century apartment block in the central neighbourhood and boasts southern and western exposure in a city famed for its sunshine. Peeling paintwork shows it’s in need of modernising and renovation, but there’s plenty to work with.
Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
The original Cactus Store, located in Los Angeles, is a small 400 sq/ft storefront and education center that focuses on rare and bizarre desert plants. An opportunity arose in late 2016 to temporarily expand the store's operations to a vacant lot in Manhattan's Lower East Side, across from Seward Park on the Chinatown border. Two prefabricated aluminum structures were designed as temples to the plants, which are globally sourced and range in age from seedlings to specimens several hundreds of ye
The Spaces
MARCH 3, 2022
We’re continuing our tour of creatives’ homes on Pinterest, this time with a stop in New York. The Big Apple is famed for its Brownstone townhouses and soaring lateral lofts but there are rich pickings to be beyond the city limits, with enclaves like the Hudson Valley attracting artists, designers and architects seeking a slice of rural idyll.
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Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
The Mar Vista house is the renovation of a 1953 bungalow in west Los Angeles. Located two miles inland from the ocean, the property sits at the end of a cul-de-sac within a larger suburban masterplan. The client, owner of a boutique apparel store, wanted a home with a subdued contrast to the color and patterns found in her shops. In response, we explored an “all-white house.
Architizer
MARCH 3, 2022
The future of architecture is female. That’s what recent A+Awards winners have taught us, with more women than ever leading teams in conceptualizing, designing and delivering some of the world’s best architecture around the globe. Women have been the creative force behind dozens of winning projects in recent seasons, from B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio ’s Yoko Fujii and Apparatus Architects ’ Gabriella Gamma to KIENTRUC O ’s Anni Le and Formafatal ’s Dagmar Št?
Archinect
MARCH 3, 2022
Sunshine Kindergarten is a progressive school that offers innovative learning and STEAM curriculum to a disadvantaged rural community in Hebei, China. The project upgrades and expands the facilities of an existing school that was founded in 2004. The design of the school encourages early learners to feed their curiosity and engage in creative exploration at an extremely formative period in their lives.
The Architect's Newsletter
MARCH 3, 2022
This article is part of our series of profiles on the Architectural League of New York’s 2022 Emerging Voices winners. The full list can be found here. Azra Akšamija and sekou cooke STUDIO [.]. Read More. The post Azra Akšamija explores the place of heritage and culture in the context of conflict, migration, and forced displacement appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director
Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.
Architonic
MARCH 3, 2022
It's hard to believe I use a 50-year-old electrical appliance almost every day, and it still works perfectly. It's clear, restrained shape and balanced proportions seem timeless. All the buttons are clearly arranged, every detail has been designed with care. I'm talking about my Braun compact audio 310, designed by <a href="[link] Rams</a> I've owned it for a long time – but at some point I realised that the simplicity of the design is not limited to its outer
designboom
MARCH 3, 2022
paying without staying, members of the public book airbnb listings in kyiv to support those in ukraine during this russian invasion. The post people are paying for empty airbnb rentals in ukraine to offer direct help to residents appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Architonic
MARCH 3, 2022
The Leya model developed by the design duo Birgit Hoffmann and Christoph Kahleyss has become a new classic for indoor or outdoor use: Leyasol! The Leyasol collection features nearly 14 pieces which correspond to the classy Freifrau model Leya in terms of design language. An elegant, weather-resistant wire frame pays tribute to the feminine lines, maintaining the shape of the shell and yet creating a unique look all of its own.
Deezen
MARCH 3, 2022
Paraguay studio Equipo de Arquitectura has completed a residence with vaulted brick ceilings on a narrow lot in Asunción, which opens to a courtyard with a mango tree. The Intermediate House comprises two blocks either side of the central, open-air courtyard. The architects referred to the entrance block as the "quincho", which loosely translates to "gazebo", while the second block at the back on the site contains the living room, kitchen, and bedroom.
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