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Architecture schools are hiring. Explore the latest academic positions available on Archinect Jobs

Archinect

Interested in pursuing a career in architectural academia ? With the Fall term slowly starting, check out our featured list of open faculty positions and one fellowship opportunity at seven academic institutions currently listed on Archinect Jobs. Whether you're seeking a career in architectural academia, traditional firm settings, or alternative design-related jobs, the Archinect Job board features over 100 new job listings weekly.

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How to Build a Sustainable House?

Aric Gitomer Architect

Owing to climate change comprising rising sea levels, depletion of the ozone layers, and increased air pollution, we must take accountability for our roles. The built environment essays a significant character in the episode of climate change. How can homeowners and residential architects help to reduce this natural crisis? Sustainable houses are now the talk of the town.

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WilkinsonEyre's next office project promises a range of amenities in downtown Melbourne

Archinect

WilkinsonEyre has released updated renderings of their winning conceptual design for an office project in Melbourne’s central business district called 600 Collins. Commissioned by Hines, the 180-meter-tall (590-foot) development will comprise a total of 60,000 square feet of “state-of-the-art collaborative office spaces” developed with the help of Architectus to “transform Melbourne into a dynamic and stimulating place to work and meet, and from where you can enjoy the be

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Chain + Siman design a weekend retreat based on the concept of the Mexican hacienda

Avontuura

The retreat is based on the concept of Mexican haciendas: the solidity and purity of the volumes combines with locally-sourced materials. The post Chain + Siman design a weekend retreat based on the concept of the Mexican hacienda appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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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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A look back at Charles & Ray Eames' lesser-known designs in honor of their symmetry in life and death

Archinect

Yesterday's date, August 21st, occupies a unique place in architectural and design history as the day when Charles and Ray Eames both passed away, separated by a decade (1978 and 1988), respectively. The shared life and work of the iconic power couple has since become the subject of numerous books, catalogs , museum retrospectives, and an excellent 2011 documentary (to name only a few), and enjoys an outsized place in the rich lineage of other husband-and-wife architectural partnerships continue

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49 arts institutions will receive much-needed clean energy grants through the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative

Archinect

A group of 49 arts institutions has been awarded a total of $3 million in clean energy grants as part of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation’ s Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI), now in its second year. The Initiative is part of a larger $10 million effort being developed along with RMI and claims to be the largest grant-making program of its kind in the country.

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AIA Los Angeles relocates its offices to a historic former bank building

The Architect's Newsletter

The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) announced it will relocate its offices and programming to a former bank building in the historic South Los Angeles neighborhood of West [.]. Read More. The post AIA Los Angeles relocates its offices to a historic former bank building appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Meet civic architecture advocates Rice+Lipka: Your Next Employer?

Archinect

Following last week’s visit to Providence-based CIVIC , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series (slightly) southwest to New York City, where we find the cultural architecture specialists Rice+Lipka. Directed by Lyn Rice and Astrid Lipka, the practice has emerged from its art world beginnings to build a portfolio of cultural, educational, and public works, underlined with what the firm calls a “civic-minded intelligence and resourceful vigor.

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manas bhatia’s AI-generated surreal symbiotic architecture breathes and grows

designboom

the AI-generated series imagines a future occupied by symbiotic apartment towers that breathe and grow, appearing as giant hollow redwood trees. The post manas bhatia’s AI-generated surreal symbiotic architecture breathes and grows appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Covid-era bubbles and today's inflation driving heavy volatility of lumber prices

Archinect

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, multifamily developers and builders have had their work cut out for them as they try to budget for their lumber needs. After months of wild fluctuations, lumber futures fell to their lowest level in a year earlier this month, according to lumber price data from NASDAQ. They have since reversed course, and currently stand at just under $600.

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Ray Kappe’s Goetschel Residence is for sale

The Spaces

SCI-ARC founder Ray Kappe’s first-ever residential commission is for sale in LA’s Glendale – a 1954 home that’s undergone a top-to-toe reno courtesy of HabHouse. The LA-based firm bought the dilapidated Gordon & Hildred Goetschel House in October 2021 for $1.33m, according to the Pasadena Star-News, and used Kappe’s original drawings, sketches and archive materials from the Getty Research Institute to mastermind its rehabilitation of the Verdugo Woodlands building.

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Liv-Connected launches a modular approach to home design and a solution to the growing housing shortage

Archinect

New York startup Liv-Connected has released a modular approach to housing that tackles the homebuilding market's material and skilled labor shortages and limited housing inventory. Cofounded by architects Jordan Rogove, Wayne Norbeck, Joe Wheeler, and healthcare professional Dr. Herb Rogove in 2019 (Jordan Rogove and Wayne Norbeck are also cofounders of NYC-based architecture firm DXA Studio ), the endeavor aimed to seek a solution to disaster-relief housing that embodied a sense of permanence a

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Peek inside a tiny Copenhagen loft with timbered ceilings and walls

The Spaces

In the heart of old Copenhagen , this modest apartment blends rustic beams and timber floors with a minimalist aesthetic that’s far from austere. The Copenhagen property dates from 1741 and has been modernised while celebrating its rugged timber bones, with cross beams and rafters injecting character into each space. Rooms have extra high ceilings and half-timbering throughout, with white plaster to contrast and milled shelving for storage.

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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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Activists claim censorship as Mexico City plans to replace feminist 'anti-monument'

Archinect

Residents of Mexico City are decrying a decision by officials to remove a statue protesting gender violence that had been mounted by activists last year. El Universal reported that Claudia Sheinbaum, who serves as Head of Government in Mexico City (a position akin to a state governor), had made the call to remove the feminist “anti-monument.” The statue currently appears in a roundabout in the city, and will soon be replaced by another monument Sheinbaum has previously announced the

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Seattle’s Supernova nightclub unashamedly embraces disco glitz

The Spaces

Muutus Studio has transformed a Seattle warehouse space into a nightclub, creating an ‘otherworldly experience’ of neon lights, bright colours and plenty of mirror balls. Guests can get a sense of Supernova’s disco credentials as soon as they step into the club’s funhouse-style entrance hall, which is wrapped in mirror panelling and pink and green neons.

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DXA Studio launches Liv-Connected, a modular approach to home design and a solution to the growing housing shortage

Archinect

New York-based architecture and design firm DXA Studio has released Liv-Connected, a modular approach to housing that tackles the homebuilding market's material and skilled labor shortages. Founded by DXA Partners Jordan Rogove and Wayne Norbeck in 2019, the two aimed to seek a solution to disaster-relief housing that embodied a sense of permanence and resulted in an affordable, sustainable, and high-quality, health-centered solution to homebuilding.

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In Melbourne, a Quaint Victorian Facade Gives Way to Swaths of Marble and Rich Wood Paneling

Dwell

Project 12 Architecture uses a sumptuous palette to craft a rear extension with private and shared spaces for a family of five. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: Project 12 Architecture / @project12architecture Contractor: Samatz Construction Structural Engineer: Meyer Consulting Landscape Architect: Annabelle Drew Landscape Architect / @

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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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KKAA YTAA creates minimal concrete-block home overlooking Japanese national park

Deezen

Japanese architecture studio KKAA YTAA has used simple exposed concrete blocks to create a holiday home in Japan 's Ise-Shima National Park. Called House of Joy, the dwelling for an elderly couple was designed to capture what the Osaka-based KKAA YTAA calls the "universal" perception of a home and has four concrete walls, a pitched wooden roof and simple, rectangular openings.

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New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission launches free digital archive of designation photos

The Architect's Newsletter

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has launched a robust digital photo repository of designated buildings and historic districts spanning all five boroughs. The free-to-use and easy-to-access searchable [.]. Read More. The post New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission launches free digital archive of designation photos appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Charlie Luxton Design reworks Oxfordshire farmhouse to create Studio Richter Mahr

Deezen

Composer Max Richter and visual artist Yulia Mahr have set up a multimedia production studio inside a former farmhouse in Oxfordshire, which Charlie Luxton Design has updated with more sustainable features. Bordered by 31 acres of forested woodland, Studio Richter Mahr will serve as a space where both emerging and established creatives can come to develop their work.

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Newport Spotlight: Belmont Chapel Renovation

A4 Architects

The Belmont Chapel, located in Newport’s Island Cemetery, was built in 1886 by Mr. and Mrs. August Belmont, Sr., as a tribute to their beloved daughter Jane, who died at the age of nineteen. The Chapel was designed in the Gothic style by father-son architect duo George C. Mason & Son during the Gilded Age. In constructing the Chapel, wood was not used in any parts of the building except for the roof, domes, and staff heads holding the window sashes.

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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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Pink hempcrete brightens demountable Floriade pavilion by Overtreders W

Deezen

Dutch studio Overtreders W has used hempcrete and reclaimed timber to create a demountable pavilion in Almere, the Netherlands, named The Voice of Urban Nature. Enclosing a series of gardens, the pavilion sits beside the central square of Floriade – an international horticultural exhibition held every 10 years in the Netherlands. Overtreders W has created a pavilion at Floriade 2022.

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delorean proposes a sleek off-roader with its electric omega 2040 concept

designboom

the concept suggests a future in which the polished, aerodynamic styling is transposed into a post-apocalyptic climate. The post delorean proposes a sleek off-roader with its electric omega 2040 concept appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Russian shelling destroys constructivist landmark in Ukraine

Deezen

The constructivist Railway Workers Palace of Culture in Kharkiv is the latest culturally significant building in Ukraine to have been severely damaged by the Russian invasion. Photos shared on Twitter show smoke clouds enveloping the building in Kharkiv after a Russian missile is reported to have left it "engulfed in fire" on Thursday night. Rescue efforts were also captured by video, where firefighters can be seen attempting to stop the fire.

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AI envisions a futuristic sustainable city with air-purifying biophilic skyscrapers

designboom

the AI-generated series proposes futuristic skyscrapers clad in algae, doubling as vertical gardens and biophilic air purification towers. The post AI envisions a futuristic sustainable city with air-purifying biophilic skyscrapers appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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!