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Out of This World: 7 Lunar Style Habitats Architects Are Mooning Over

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Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world's best firms. Click here to sign up for our Jobs Newsletter. Oscar Wilde famously wrote, “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” Since the beginning of time, human beings have been fascinated by outer space — the stars, the sun, the moon and everything else in between.

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Inside Yale's new Center for Architecture and Ecosystems

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The center’s main objectives are to research, develop and test novel building-integrated systems for on-site energy generation, air cleaning, water purification and food growing [.] the CEA is a 'consortium that unites researchers in the R&D of novel building research,' bringing together the resources of multiple departments on campus. The four-year-old Center for Architecture and Ecosystems (CEA) was founded as a collaboration between Yale School of Architecture, the School of Environ

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Leckie Studio completes weekend home that acts as a lens for its environment

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Designed as a rural retreat for a young family, the house is located on a five-acre forested site in the Pemberton Valley. The post Leckie Studio completes weekend home that acts as a lens for its environment appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Looking Glass Lodge / Michael Kendrick Architects

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© Tom Bird architects: Michael Kendrick Architects Location: Hastings, United Kingdom Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Tom Bird Area: 49.

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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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ulises AI reimagines ancient pyramids as cozy monuments made of plush pillows

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a playful fusion of AI and household items sheds new light on one of ancient history’s greatest mysteries: how the pyramids were built. The post ulises AI reimagines ancient pyramids as cozy monuments made of plush pillows appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Alexander Gorlin Architects designs a modernist facade for affordable housing in The Bronx

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Brought to you by: Architect: Alexander Gorlin Architects Location: Bronx, New York Completion Date: October, 2022 View More Project Info Continuing two decades of work on affordable housing in New [.] Read More. The post Alexander Gorlin Architects designs a modernist facade for affordable housing in The Bronx appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Investing in People, Prioritizing Education: Architecture for Learning in Latin America

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Escuelas Primarias Rurales / Gutiérrez Arquitectos + Escobedo Soliz. Image © Rafael Gamo On January 24th, the fifth edition of the 'International Education Day' was celebrated under the slogan "Invest in people, prioritize education". Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, it promotes a strong political mobilization seeking to chart the way and accelerate progress towards the 4th Sustainable Development Goal: Quality Education.

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weaved bamboo roofs enclose pavilions for wellness resort in the maldives

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natural indonesian thatch 'alang-alang' gives off the intertwined appearance of the canopy shielding the structure from sun and rainwater. The post weaved bamboo roofs enclose pavilions for wellness resort in the maldives appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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MAD’s fan-shaped airport in Changchun, China is imagined as a ‘floating feather’

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MAD Architects has been named the winner of an international competition for the design of the Changchun “Longjia” International Airport Terminal 3 in Jilin Province, China. The 2.9 million square foot terminal will contain 54 aircraft gates and is expected to accommodate 22 million annual passengers when operational. Image credit: MAD Architects The fan-shaped airport is imagined by its designers as a “floating feather,” reflecting the movement of airplanes ascending and

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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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MarshKeene submerges London house extension to create single-level home

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Architecture studio MarshKeene has refurbished and extended an end-of-terrace Victorian townhouse in Nunhead, south London , with a unifying brick plinth wall. The studio resolved the original building's disconnected, multi-level layout by excavating the site to create a single-level, semi-submerged rear extension that contains the kitchen and dining area.

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Lessons of Troglodyte Living: What Caves Can Teach Us About Sustainable Design

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Mexican architect Carlos Lazo's Cuevas Civilizadas project in Mexico City. Image Courtesy of The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum Contemporary architecture's approach to space is fairly linear: enveloping a specified volume within some form of material construct. But if we take a look at humanity's first intentional dwellings, it becomes clear that they were much less premeditated.

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314 architecture studio’s new residential building expands & folds like flower petals

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the architects envisioned 'seashore rise' as flowing upwards, with each level draped in different curving lines. The post 314 architecture studio’s new residential building expands & folds like flower petals appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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3XN and GXN offer insights into unique roof design behind Sydney Fish Market

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With construction underway on the 3XN-designed Sydney Fish Market in Australia, the firm has offered an insight into the design of the scheme’s defining roofscape. When completed, the 700,000-square-foot building will be the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere. Image credit: 3XN The building’s undulating roof is described by 3XN as “an integral aspect of the fish market’s iconic design” as well as being key to its overall sustainability strategy.

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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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"Earthquakes don't kill people, bad buildings do"

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Architects should play a major role in the recovery after disasters like the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria , but egotistical posturing will not help anyone, writes Cameron Sinclair. Countless lives have been lost with many more injured and suffering from the tragic disaster that has struck Turkey and northern Syria. While most people see the wrath borne by tectonic rupture, architects, engineers and construction professionals know that earthquakes don't kill people, bad buildings do.

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Harrierfall Hostel / DL Atelier

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© Yumeng Zhu architects: DL Atelier Location: Huairou, Beijing, China Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Yumeng Zhu Photographs: Xi Youji Studio Area: 207.

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UNEMORI ARCHITECTS connects two family houses with lush garden alley in tokyo

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the project is designed for two families who want to live independently but also support each other on a daily basis. The post UNEMORI ARCHITECTS connects two family houses with lush garden alley in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Refik Anadol repurposes his AI data sculpture 'Machine Hallucinations' for 2023 Grammy Awards stage

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Istanbul-born media artist and design innovator Refik Anadol has quickly become a household name with his mind-bending, data-driven art. This year, Anadol continues to push what's possible during his visual backdrop debut at the 65th annual Grammy Awards. "The collaboration with the Recording Academy started almost six months ago with an exciting call from the designers who are in charge of the stage design and the whole flow of the ceremony," Anadol shared with Archinect.

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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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Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House

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Fuse Architects shed the home’s dark shingles—including ones inside—and covered its ocean-facing facade with glazing that frames views and draws in light. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Watsonville, California Architect: Fuse Architects / @ fuse_architects_builders Footprint: 1,521 square feet General Contractor: Hagen Colbert Structu

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Forest Houses / Dallas-Pierce-Quintero

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© French + Tye architects: Dallas-Pierce-Quintero Location: Forest Gate, London, United Kingdom Project Year: 2021 Photographs: French + Tye Area: 330.

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tom sachs: rocket factory flies its 3D worlds and metaverse space stations to NFT paris

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in total, tom sachs: rocket factory will mint 1,000 handmade, generative 3D planets and 10,000 space station apartments at NFT paris. The post tom sachs: rocket factory flies its 3D worlds and metaverse space stations to NFT paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Autodesk announces layoffs of 250 employees

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Software company Autodesk is cutting its total global workforce by less than 2 percent, with about 250 workers affected. A spokesperson for the San Francisco-based firm said the layoffs are part of Autodesk’s plans for its 2024 fiscal year, which began this week. The company maintains it is still hiring for a number of positions in different locations globally.

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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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Carlos Castanheira adds angular apartments to Quinta da Faísca vineyard

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Architect Carlos Castanheira has completed a jagged building that is raised on stilts, to provide visitor accommodation for a winery in the Douro Valley, Portugal. The project creates four guest apartments overlooking the Quinta da Faísca vineyard in Favaios, which is a hotspot for wine tourism in northern Portugal. The project creates four guest apartments Porto-based Castanheira designed an irregularly zigzagging roof profile that gives the building a distinctive shape.

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Loft / Kilo / Honc

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© Matej Hakár architects: Kilo / Honc Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Matej Hakár Area: 52.

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castanheira-designed holiday house floats over endless ‘quinta da faísca’ vineyards

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the zinc rooftop's playfully zigzagging profile is expressed along the interiors with unique, angular spaces The post castanheira-designed holiday house floats over endless ‘quinta da faísca’ vineyards appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dream The Combine, TERREMOTO, and LANZA Atelier among winners of the 2023 Emerging Voices Award

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Today the Architectural League of New York (ALNY) has named eight winners in its annual Emerging Voices competition. The initiative began in 1982 as a means to showcase and celebrate the work of young North American architects and designers on an international stage. The awards program has brought to the forefront of the profession names such as Steven Holl and Tatiana Bilbao , who would later go on to shape the industry.

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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!