Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
Climate activists in the UK are set for another round of high-stakes international climate meetings as London has just been announced as host of the 2023 Ecocity World Summit. The biannual summit has been held since 1990 and is a key platform for leaders to pore over and present effective strategies in the world’s fight against climate change.
Avontuura
JANUARY 19, 2022
The energy-neutral building for Tilburg University sits on a small footprint and contains 14 lecture rooms, self-study areas. The post Powerhouse Company completes The Netherlands’ first mass timber university building design appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
Buro Happold has been enlisted by the University of Southern California to craft key standards for environmental design and construction performance. The firm was selected through a competitive process to develop new sustainable design guidelines for the university. Buro Happold will lead the creation of the guidelines “ensuring that the built environment touches the earth lightly while also caring for its occupants,” as stated by Buro Happold architect and associate principal Heidi
Avontuura
JANUARY 19, 2022
The deconstruction of volumes is emphasized by the use of reinforced concrete infill panels of different colors. The post ELASTICOFarm complete research & industrial building with colorful protruding concrete panels in Turin appeared first on Åvontuura.
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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
JANUARY 19, 2022
Wrapping up a tumultuous business year 2021, the American Institute of Architects reports that architecture firms ended the year on a "high note with strong business conditions." The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for December rose to 52.0, a one-point increase from 51.0 in November. The study conveys overall robust business conditions, continued strong design demand, and record-breaking backlogs, at an average of 6.5 months, despite serious challenges related to the ongoing pandemic an
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Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
Breathtaking photographs of buildings around the globe were celebrated by 2021's submissions for the Art of Building photography competition. The international competition is led by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Open to both professional and amateur photographers, the competition aims to "showcase for the very best digital photography of the built environment.
designboom
JANUARY 19, 2022
ahead of the australian open, adidas and parley for the oceans have set up a giant full-size sustainable tennis court in the middle of the great barrier reef. The post adidas + parley serve a recycled tennis court on australia’s great barrier reef appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
An important but underutilized piece of the cultural fabric of Upstate New York is getting a makeover thanks to a new master plan for Utica’s Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute from Cooper Robertson. The 103-year-old institute’s campus features a Pratt -affiliated school, performance center, and centerpiece International Style art museum designed by Philip Johnson in 1960.
designboom
JANUARY 19, 2022
the ramp becomes a great visual feature that can be perceived from great distances. The post openbox architects inserts rose gold spiral ramp between two residential towers in bangkok appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
Who gets to be remembered in a city, and why? That will be one of the questions on the dais when artist Catherine Opie joins current and former LA Times architecture critics Christopher Hawthorne and Carolina A. Miranda for a conversation on the topic at The Broad Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles tomorrow evening. The conversation will take as its focus the works of Opie as they tie-in with the mission of the city’s Civic Memory Working Group that Hawthorne helped found.
designboom
JANUARY 19, 2022
the resulting composition seems to be half of a house, like a whole divided into two separate volumes. The post wutopia lab’s suzhou section homestay reveals its internal spatial organization appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
AEC firms are positive about industry growth in 2022 and expect to continue employing a hybrid workforce, according to a survey by Openasset. The AEC Industry Outlook Survey of 500 architecture, engineering, and construction professionals found that 78% believe their firm will experience positive growth in 2022. 46% of respondents said their firm would employ a hybrid workforce in 2022.
designboom
JANUARY 19, 2022
the neutral colors and materials blend seamlessly with the natural setting, generating a warm background for peaceful family life. The post warm-toned wood and brick façades complete family home in poland by studio GAB appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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.
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
Resting quietly along the shorelines of a wooded lake edge, this modern A-frame serves as an escape into nature for the city-dwelling owners. With a modest footprint, warmth and volume are abundant, utilizing natural timbers and exposed structural members spanning the full height of it's dramatic form. Classic meets modern in this refreshing take on the vernacular Northwoods A-frame cabin.
Deezen
JANUARY 19, 2022
A brioche-bun version of Mario Bellini 's 1970s Camaleonda sofa designed by Canadian artist Gab Bois has gone viral online after being shared by rapper Tommy Cash, who claimed he was in talks with IKEA about putting the high-carb couch into production. In a post on Cash's Instagram , the seminal piece of Italian Radical design is rendered from more than 40 glistening loaves of bread , complete with a bootleg IKEA tag reading: "Do not iron.
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
From Archinect's active community of architecture students and professionals , firms , and schools , we have chosen five featured employers with recently listed job opportunities in New York City/Brooklyn , Los Angeles/Culver City , Portland , Denver , Atlanta , San Francisco , and Minneapolis. Take a look at these positions below, and visit Archinect Jobs for more openings.
designboom
JANUARY 19, 2022
the building now accommodates an artist residency program that welcomes visitors into open plaza with auditorium-like steps. The post saola architects transforms family house into semi-public, cultural hub in laos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
“If you talk to anybody that knew my husband they will tell you, ‘My goodness did that man like to talk about the Boston Architectural College,’” says Maria Latimore of her late husband, Bobby G. Foster. “In social settings, he’d introduce himself and immediately it would morph into, ‘I went to the BAC because I always wanted to be an architect.
Deezen
JANUARY 19, 2022
White forms with geometric cut-outs have been inserted into the walls of a former granary mill to create this coastal holiday home in Portugal's Algarve region, designed by architecture studio Atelier Data. Named Casa Cabrita Moleiro, the home occupies the former site of the Cabrita Mill. Once operated by the owner's grandfather, the mill had since fallen into disuse during the region's transformation into a popular holiday destination.
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
This expansive Mid-Century home was originally designed by architect Fred Langhorst, who apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright. After a number of remodels by past owners that blurred the original design vision, our client’s were interested in bringing back the original spirit of the home. The project became a complete, whole house remodel with the addition of an accessory building that faces distant views of Mt.
Deezen
JANUARY 19, 2022
A team led by British firm Foster + Partners and Swedish studio Marge Arkitekter has won a competition for the redevelopment of Stockholm Central Station. The project aims to double passenger capacity at Sweden's largest railway station, bringing several train lines and bus routes together in a centralised hub. The plans involve bridging over the railway tracks.
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.
Archinect
JANUARY 19, 2022
Dynamic Lusatia. Primary school extension for the inclusive school centre, Döbern. Structural change poses major challenges for some regions, among them Lusatia, a former lignite mining region. “The Brandenburg state government, in close cooperation with the Saxon state government, wants to give additional impetus and more momentum to structural development in Lusatia and develop it into a model region for structural change,” the state of Brandenburg says on its website.
Deezen
JANUARY 19, 2022
Architecture studio MVRDV has released visuals of Sun Rock, a self-sufficient office and operations facility it has designed in Taiwan for the government-owned power company Taipower. Located at the Changhua Coastal Industrial Park near Taichung, the building will be covered in angled photovoltaics and used to store and maintain sustainable energy equipment.
designboom
JANUARY 19, 2022
the algae balls are encased in a 3D printed shell, trapping oxygen gas bubbles inside until motion is achieved. The post marimo algae balls could be turned into autonomous bio-rovers powered by photosynthesis appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Spaces
JANUARY 19, 2022
Rescued from the clutches of some dubious 1970s trends, this 136-year-old home in The Berkshires is now a colourful country retreat with a maximalist kick. Warm Welcome Great Barrington’s owners Patricia Azze and Jorge Azze faced a major renovation project with the property, which is located in the southern Berkshires, not far from Butternut Ski Mountain.
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