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Tyler School of Art and Architecture Fall ’24 events feature Eric Höweler, Masafumi Yukimoto, FIFTEEN, & Petra Kuppers

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The Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University has shared its Fall speakers and events information as part of our look at what our Archinect Partner Schools have planned in the first half of the 2024-25 year. Heather Davis begins the term with the first Critical Dialogue series presentation, a look at her new title Plastic Matter on September 17th.

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Revitalizing Urban Ecosystems: 4 Projects Reconnecting Cities with Their Water Heritage

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Overview of Tainan Spring. Image © Daria Scagliola via Archdaily Water architecture has always been important throughout human history. From the aqueducts in ancient Rome to the grand canals of Venice, water has not only sustained life but also played an important role in shaping the urban environment. It has facilitated trade, nourished agricultural lands, and provided a sense of place and identity to different communities.

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Architecture's Interest Rate Prayers Answered: Archinect’s State of AEC August 2024

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Welcome to the third installment of Archinect's new series, State of AEC. At the end of each month, we will guide you through the latest analyses, indexes, and trends on how the architecture and construction industries are performing economically. In our previous edition of the series, we noted the almost unanimous hope expressed by commentators across the AEC industry that the U.S.

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The International Velux Award for Students of Architecture 2024 Announces Two Global Winners

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Global Winners: The Light Filter and Solar Sinter. Image Courtesy of The International Velux Award for Students of Architecture 2024 The VELUX Group is proud to announce that the projects ‘Solar Sinter’ by Anders Eugen Lund (Denmark), and ‘The Light Filter’ by Wan Zilin, Poon Gin Yong & Zang Jiayou (China), have been selected as the global winners of the International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture 2024.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Payette is recruiting a visualization designer as AI continues to transform architectural imagery

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Following our previous look at an opening for a Robotics/Prototype Specialist at the University of Redlands School of Architecture , we are using the latest edition of our Job Highlights series to explore an opening on Archinect Jobs for a Visualization Designer at Payette. The role, based in Boston, calls for an individual who will be responsible for 3D modeling and grasshopper creation within the firm’s Design Visualizations Group, which “works closely with architecture teams to st

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Walter Hood recognized with 2024 Vincent Scully Prize

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American landscape architect Walter Hood has joined ranks with some of his profession's most well-recognized names after being honored today with the National Building Museum ’s prestigious Vincent Scully Prize for 2024.

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AirBubble Restorative Space / ecoLogicStudio

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Completed in 2024 in Nyon, Switzerland. Images by Pepe Fotografia. Marking a new development in their long-term research on urban wellbeing, London- and Turin-based design innovation firm, completes the third.

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MASS Design Group debuts Gun Violence Memorial project at three sites around Boston

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MASS Design Group has opened a new Gun Violence Memorial Project in the city of Boston that will amplify individual stories of our ongoing collective tragedy nationwide. The firm says the project "aspires to be a catalyst for change and a testament to the resilience of communities affected by gun violence." Joining the other installations at City Hall and the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston is another memorial house created inside the firm's office at 1 Chandler Street.

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Flag House / studio mk27

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© Fernando Guerra | FG+SG architects: studio mk27 - marcio kogan Location: Whistler, Canada Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Area: 1130.

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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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Final report into Grenfell Tower fire says architect 'bears a very significant degree of responsibility for the disaster'

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Over seven years after fire engulfed London’s Grenfell Tower killing 72 people, a public inquiry into the disaster has released its final report. The Grenfell Inquiry’s report has uncovered a chain of failures across government and the private sector, including an architecture firm, beginning a full 25 years before the 2017 fire. The report ultimately found that all 72 deaths were avoidable.

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Foster + Partners Reveals Details of the Euro American Innovation City in Hangzhou, China

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Euro American Innovation City. Image © Foster + Partners Situated in Hangzhou's Central Business District, the Euro American Innovation City is a mixed-use development designed by Foster+Partners to become a dynamic addition to the city. The 346,450 square-meter project includes two 200-meter-high office towers and four high-rise apartment buildings, complemented by a public plaza, an IT incubator, and a retail mall on the lower levels.

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Get Lectured: Harvard University, Fall '24

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The Harvard GSD has shared its Fall 2024 public lectures series as part of our Get Lectured roundup of events taking place across the academic spectrum in the new semester. The exciting lineup begins with professor Eric Höweler 's presentation 'Clay: Pedagogy and Practice' on September 9 followed by Chelina Odbert's Margaret McCurry Lectureship in the Design Arts on September 12.

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Renton Hall House Extension / WT Architecture

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© Dapple Photography architects: WT Architecture Location: East Lothian Council, United Kingdom Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Dapple Photography Photographs: Leigh Simpson Area: 370.

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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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See which 39 projects were named winners of the 2024 ASLA Professional Awards

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Today, the American Society of Landscape Architects announced thirty-nine winners for the 2024 edition of its annual Professional Awards honors. The group includes the second ASLA / International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Global Impact Award, which this year went to Studio-MLA for their Puente Hills Landfill Park Plan project in Los Angeles, California.

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Coax Road Poket Park / VIASCAPE design

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© CreatAR Images architects: VIASCAPE design Location: Southeast side of Caoxi Road and South Kaixuan Road, Xuhui District, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: CreatAR Images Area: 140.

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Germane Barnes exhibits Black radical vision for the future of architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago this fall

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This fall, the Art Institute of Chicago will be exhibiting the first-ever solo museum treatment of the groundbreaking work of Germane Barnes , the 2021 Wheelwright Prize winner and designer famous for his investigations into the politics of architecture. Titled ‘Columnar Disorder,’ the show brings together Barnes’ Rome Prize- winning research into African diasporic traditions and classical architecture.

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Retrofitting Brazilian Buildings: Sustainability and Innovation in Downtown São Paulo

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Renata Building / Metro Arquitetos. © Fran Parente The term " retrofit ," unlike rehabilitation or restoration , has been adopted by the market to address technological upgrades in existing buildings. These projects focus on aligning constructions with local technical standards and adapting spaces to be more functional and sustainable , meeting current demands.

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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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MASS Design debuts Gun Violence Memorial project at three sites around Boston

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MASS Design Group has opened a new Gun Violence Memorial Project in the city of Boston that will amplify individual stories of our ongoing collective tragedy nationwide. The firm says the project "aspires to be a catalyst for change and a testament to the resilience of communities affected by gun violence." Joining the other installations at City Hall and the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston is another memorial house created inside the firm's office at 1 Chandler Street.

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FM House / sontangMsiregar Architects

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© Mario Wibowo architects: sontangMsiregar Architects Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Mario Wibowo Area: 183.

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National Endowment for the Humanities awards $190,000 grant to the ASLA for educator workshop

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The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced that it has awarded a $190,000 competitive grant to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund. The grant comes in the form of the Landmarks of American History and Culture award, which aims to support a series of workshops for 72 K-12 educators to study environmental humanities and place-making through the lens of landscape architecture in Washington, D.C.

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+55 Design Store / Studio Arthur Casas

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Completed in 2020 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Fran Parente. The brazility, so determining for the identity of the brand +55design, also& defined the architecture of the store, designed by Arthur Casas.

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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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See which thirty-nine projects were named winners of the 2024 ASLA Professional Awards

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Today, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) announced thirty-nine winners for the 2024 edition of its annual Professional Awards honors. The group includes the second ASLA / International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Global Impact Award, which this year went to Studio-MLA for their Puente Hills Landfill Park Plan project in Los Angeles, California.

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Belgrado House / Ignacio Szulman arquitecto

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© Javier Agustín Rojas architects: Ignacio Szulman arquitecto Location: Parque Chas, Buenos Aires, Argentina Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Javier Agustín Rojas Area: 1937.

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Cornell University Fernow Hall Addition & Landscape Design by di Domenico + Partners, LLP

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dD+P led a large architectural and engineering team in the rehabilitation of Cornell University’s historic Fernow Hall, as well as the design for its adjacent, state-of-the-art addition. Originally built in 1912, Fernow Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The existing building and its new addition are now LEED Gold Certified and house over 30,000 SF of space, including lecture rooms, faculty offices, conference rooms, and classroom addition.

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Paper space : A folded hometown / Immediacy Design and Research Office

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© Kevin architects: Immediacy Design and Research Office Location: Xi'an Original Point New City, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Kevin Area: 29.

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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.