Tue.Sep 13, 2022

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IAAC team 3D prints a zero-waste housing prototype using local earth

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Barcelona's Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) and Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP have created a building they say is the first made entirely of local materials and 3D printing technology in Spain. Called "TOVA," the project was developed by a team of students and researchers from the 3D Printing Architecture (3DPA) postgraduate program of IAAC.

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This village community center in South Korea is built in modules with glass towers

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Studio ZOZO says MAE-AN-GEO means the home of Maesan-ri, where you can rest comfortably with plum blossoms. The post This village community center in South Korea is built in modules with glass towers appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Studio Ma, Kovac Design Studio, James Merrell Architects, and Leroy Street Studio are this week's featured employers

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With summer wrapping up and fall quickly approaching, it's an excellent time to consider some of the latest career opportunities on Archinect Jobs. Check out our most recent weekly highlight of featured employers for a selection of attractive openings in Brooklyn/New York City , Los Angeles , Phoenix , and Sag Harbor. For even more listings, visit Archinect Jobs and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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unveiling ‘hydra’, a conceptual cyberpunk e-bike powered by hydrogen

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as a hydrogen-powered ride, its only byproducts would be heat and water, making it a sustainable and zero-emission model for the future. The post unveiling ‘hydra’, a conceptual cyberpunk e-bike powered by hydrogen appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Graham Foundation announces $338,000 in grants to organizations furthering architecture and design ideas

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The Graham Foundation has announced its annual list of organizational grants featuring a total of 36 recipients from around the world whose work furthers institutional goals to support the development and exchange of ideas about architecture and design. This year's class included projects from a variety of organizations located in Buenos Aires, Colombo, London, New York, St.

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Oliver Wainwright explores the architectural history behind Saudi Arabia's planned The Line megacity

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It may now be seen as a dystopian nightmare, the far-flung folly of an autocrat desperate for global approval, but the idea of building a self-contained linear city has preoccupied the imaginations of architects and planners for generations. The Line might bill itself as a “never-before-seen approach to urbanisation”, but the principles behind it have been proposed many times over – though never successfully realised.

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luminous ‘sun’ lamp brightens all-blue ice cream shop interior in madrid, spain

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bright blue floors and ceilings clad the interior, while rough polyurethane foam-covered surfaces break the continuity and add texture to the space. The post luminous ‘sun’ lamp brightens all-blue ice cream shop interior in madrid, spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Meet architects, researchers, and fabricators SITU: Your Next Employer?

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Following last week’s visit to residential specialists DAHLIN , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Brooklyn, NY this week, where we meet the self-described “unconventional architecture practice” SITU. Founded in 2005 by four friends studying architecture at The Cooper Union , SITU has since grown to a studio of 38 people practicing a multi-disciplinary style including design, research, and fabrication.

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A Wondrous Wood Home in Osaka Centers Around a Tranquil Garden

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Curved ceilings create a cozy feel, but wall-height windows throughout the L-shaped plan keep the home connected to its courtyard. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Hyogo, Japan Architects: Atsushi Kawanishi Architects Builder: Kohatsu Structural Engineer: Jun Yanagimuro Structural Design Landscape Design: 3Leaves Garden Office Lighting Design: DAIKO Footprint: 1400 squ

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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ODA's latest experimentation in form could deliver another mixed-use tower to burgeoning Fort Lauderdale

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Revisiting a booming city and building type that has garnered accolades of late, ODA-Architecture has just revealed details of another mixed-used high-rise tower project in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — one of America’s fastest-growing communities. The latest addition to the city’s skyline will feature a 1.1-million-square-foot cylindrical design located in the newly-developed Rio Vista neighborhood.

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NFT-funded pavilion at Tallinn Architecture Biennale aims to promote decentralisation

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Architectural design studio Iheartblob has revealed the puzzle-like Fungible Non-Fungible Pavilion at the Tallinn Architecture Biennale in Estonia , which was partly designed by the public using NFTs. Located outside Tallinn's Museum of Estonian Architecture, the experimental structure was built from physical versions of NFT objects designed by the community.

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'Despair is useless': Mike Davis reflects on California, the climate crisis, life, and legacy as he faces his own mortality

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I’ve seen miracles happen. I’ve seen ordinary people do the most heroic things. When you’ve had the privilege of knowing so many great fighters and resisters, you can’t lay down the sword, even if things seem objectively hopeless. The terminally-ill City of Quartz author sat down recently with The Guardian to discuss his waning health and look back at prescient early warnings of the state’s slow-motion social and ecological demise that has taken three decades to man

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Porsche’s new camping accessory turns its cars into tents

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Designed for the 911 series, Porsche’s Tequipment Roof Tent pops open to transform the top of a car into a two-person ‘room with a view’. The manufacturer likens the accessory – one in an extensive list of Porsche-designed add-ons – to a ‘hotel room for nature-lovers’, thanks to its skylight and pair of side windows. Folded into a hardcover, the pop-up tent includes a polyfoam mattress, quilted lining and water-resistant zips.

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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. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Get Lectured: Harvard University, Fall 2022

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Continuing with Archinect's Get Lecture series , we highlight Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (GSD) list of guest lecturers and presenters for their Fall 2022 public programs. August 25 kicked off the school's Unprecedented Realism: Selections from the Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti Collection , an exhibition on view until October 7.

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Inside the Africa Centre’s new central London headquarters

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Optimism, sustainability and ideas sharing are rooted in the design of the Africa Centre’s new headquarters in Southwark. The Africa Centre is a London -based charity that has championed African culture and its diaspora since the early 1960s. Its new site on Great Suffolk Street provides a physical home for its activities, which centre around exchanging culture and ideas through events and conferences.

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YACademy’s alumni and BIG’s designers work together for greener cities and hotels as icons of urban sustainability?

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This post is brought to you by YACademy. In the meeting rooms of the Royal Carlton, in Bologna, the working table promoted by the Monrif group carried out research aimed at re-imagining the group’s hotels as tools for green and urban sustainability met for the first time. The idea came from the group’s head of operation, Nicola Foschini, who imagined the group’s hotels as destination hotels.

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Tribute: James Stewart Polshek (1930-2022)

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The late architect and former dean of Columbia GSAPP dedicated himself to public projects consistent with his politics, from the Rose Center for Earth and Space at New York’s Natural History Museum to the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock.

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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. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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NOMA's President-Elect Pascale Sablan takes home three inaugural Anthem Awards

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Architect and recent Whitney M. Young Jr. Award recipient Pascale Sablan has been named as one of the inaugural Anthem Awards winners by the prestigious Webby Awards program — now in its 26th year — honoring the efforts of community activists from across the globe who advocate for dispositive changes via their various online and digital media platforms.

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Meow Wolf opens installation-filled venue on site wedged between Denver viaducts

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Arts company Meow Wolf has collaborated with 150 artists to create a series of immersive installations made from mostly salvaged material for its Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects-designed venue in Denver. Known for its psychedelic design gallery in New Mexico, Meow Wolf has expanded its programming by opening the Convergence Station venue in a narrow gap between three viaducts near downtown Denver.

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Thinking architecture holistically | Architecture | Architonic

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The creators of architecture and design bring with them an increased awareness of how to deal with the historical or urban context in which a building is created, and integrate existing resources as well as a clever choice of materials into the design process. Here, architecture is increasingly viewed holistically. <p>At this year's ICONIC AWARDS 2022: Innovative Architecture, which are awarded annually by the German Design Council, both visionary projects and very specific building

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Wild Wonder named Colour of the Year 2023

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Paint brand Dulux has revealed Wild Wonder, a pale yellow paint colour that it described as "a soft gold with hints of green" as its Colour of the Year for 2023. Wild Wonder was selected for its close association with nature. The brand said this echoes the global shift toward sustainability, reconnecting with the outdoors and wanting to be more grounded, particularly following the recent period of uncertainty.

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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

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.

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A Historic Fortress in Greece Becomes a Ruggedly Handsome Home

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Etsi Architects reversed a renovation that turned it into a motel in the ’60s, uncovering beautiful stonework and enhancing its connection to the sea. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Kardamyli, Greece Architects: Etsi Architects / @etsi_architects From the Architect: "Our task was to turn a listed historical building into a modern family home, while simultaneously res

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Ryuichi Sasaki creates angular community performance space near Tokyo temple

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Japanese studio Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture has completed a mixed-use development in Tokyo comprising a community performance space and apartments housed in angular concrete volumes. The Ideareve-Ikegami building was designed by Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture to provide a cultural hub and accommodation in a predominantly residential neighbourhood in the city's southern Ota Ward.

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concept coffin office chair design wants workers to sit there, forever

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the coffin office chair seems to be inspired by rene magritte’s painting 'the balcony' (1950) from édouard manet’s artwork of the same title. The post concept coffin office chair design wants workers to sit there, forever appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Studio Guilherme Torres places courtyards throughout rammed-earth retreat in São Paulo

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A rammed-earth wall that was made with sand taken from the site encircles this villa with multiple structures in Brazil by Studio Guilherme Torres. The project is located in the Fazenda Boa Vista neighbourhood, a vacation community located roughly two hours away from São Paulo by car. The villa by Studio Guilherme Torres features rammed earth walls.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!