Fri.Aug 20, 2021

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Bigger windows, more glass: Efficient, safe, and inspiring [AIA course]

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A memorable political punchline from 2019 for building teams involved how windows would shrink to tiny sizes and perhaps even disappear should the wrong candidates be elected. The joke was lost on most professionals. The fact is, more than ever, openness and copious daylight remain among the most desirable characteristics for end-users in a range of building types.

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How Architecture of the Past Influences the Present

Urban Design Associates

Photo by Mario Cuadros. They say Rome wasn’t built in a day, but in truth, it never stopped being built upon. The past always influenced the future, from art to architecture. In today’s blog, we at Urban Design Associates are looking at how Roman architecture of the past influenced today’s buildings all over the world. . A Brief History of Rome . Before we can dive into architecture, it’s important to first understand some of the rich history that created these cultural phenomenon. .

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Latest UN IPCC report on climate change should be cause for concern among AEC professionals and the real estate industry

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The recent report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, is not a happy read.

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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s new STEM building breaks ground

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The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has just broken ground on its first academic building in two decades.

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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? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Prioritizing children’s perspectives with play-based design charrettes

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