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Passion for medical projects? Flad Architects is hiring several Healthcare Planners

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Following our previous look at an opening for fellowships at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning , we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore open roles on Archinect Jobs for Healthcare Planners at Flad Architects , who are currently hiring for 37 positions across the country. The positions in Raleigh, Tampa, New York, Madison, and Gainesville, call for individuals who will be responsible for master planning, programming, and developing larg

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World Architecture Festival 2024: fjcstudio Recognized for World Building of The Year and All Other Day 3 Winners

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World Building of the Year Winner 2024: Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio. Image © Brett Boardman The Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio has been declared the World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2024. fjcstudio previously won Building of the Year in 2013, making it the first practice in WAF's history to win the award twice.

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V-Ray Luminaires: dramatically faster, more accurate rendering of complex light fixtures

Chaos

Pioneering V-Ray Luminaires, introduced with V-Ray 7, rapidly render light fixtures in a fraction of the time and with greater accuracy.

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SW Oregon Architect

I enjoyed a lengthy conversation over coffee this weekend with John Webster , AIA, one of my former coworkers at Robertson/Sherwood/Architects. We met to catch up, discuss how things are going at the firm, and what I’ve been up to during the first few months of my life in retirement. John will be director-elect for the Eugene Section of AIA Oregon as of January 2025, so another of the topics on our agenda was how the organization might better serve its members.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Oregon researchers build prototype mass timber home that ‘fits together like gingerbread house’

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A research team in Oregon has unveiled a mass timber prototype home that seeks to showcase a sustainable, energy-efficient alternative to traditional home construction. Designed by the TallWood Design Institute, a collaboration between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University , the 760-square-foot project was unveiled at an open house event on November 7th.

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Kengo Kuma completes Saint-Denis Pleyel Station in northern Paris

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Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has unveiled the Saint-Denis Pleyel Station in northern Paris , which is wrapped by vertical wooden louvres. Built by Kengo Kuma and Associates as part of the Grand Paris Express – a new transport system made up of rapid transit lines – the station serves as an interchange between four metro lines and is expected to accommodate 250,000 daily passengers.

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this ‘inverted greenhouse’ is a glass-topped cabin for viewing nature in chile

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unlike a traditional greenhouse that houses plants, this glass home places the residents inside, surrounding them with the vibrant forest. The post this ‘inverted greenhouse’ is a glass-topped cabin for viewing nature in chile appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Studio Gang unveils a new 'creative ecosystem' for the California College of the Arts in San Francisco

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The wait is over for followers of Studio Gang ’s campus expansion for the California College of the Arts (CCA) in San Francisco. The project, which was first announced in late 2016, establishes an overlapping "creative ecosystem" inside the footprint of the school's existing campus located in the heart of the city’s Design District. Image courtesy Jason O'Rear The program adds a total of 82,305 square feet of space in the form of two hybrid mass timber pavilions set on top of a concr

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Urban Revitalization Through Motion: 9 Public Swings That Invite Play

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Play with Nature / DL Atelier. © Yumeng Zhu In the productivity-driven dynamics of contemporary cities, playful interventions in public spaces offer an innovative way to reclaim urban environments. These interventions encourage new ways of thinking and acting, temporarily breaking the monotony of everyday life and redefining the concept of play. Once confined to childhood and separate from daily activities, play has begun to intertwine with routine paths, becoming an integral part of urban life

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Thomas Phifer uses white concrete to create boxy Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw

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US architect Thomas Phifer has unveiled the Museum of Modern Art in central Warsaw , which resembles two giant boxes stacked on top of each other. Finished in Phifer 's signature minimalist style, the completed building marks the end of a two-decade wait for the cultural institution to have a permanent home. The museum features a staircase intended "for people to stop and talk" Inside, an angular double staircase rises to a glazed ceiling, flooding the central space with light.

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traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS

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the collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the japanese craft that assembles wooden geometric patterns without nails. The post traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Organizing and Reforming Architectural Education: A Conversation With Tessa Forde

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In recent years, the word 'organizing' has taken on a heightened power in architectural discourse, most notably through grassroots efforts by architectural workers across the United States to organize for better workplace conditions. For Tessa Forde, organizing centers on a vast network of relationships that transcends different scales, disciplines, and actors across and beyond the architectural profession.

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Almazara Acesur / Mollinedo Arquitectura

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© Jesús Granada architects: Mollinedo Arquitectura Location: , Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Jesús Granada Photographs: Francisco Sánchez Photographs: Alfonso Mollinedo Area: 4000.

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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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Open Architecture designs conical Sun Tower as "giant sundial"

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Chinese studio Open Architecture has completed the 50-metre-tall Sun Tower, which has a conical concrete form designed to follow the path of the sun, in Yantai, northeast China. Located in Yantai's Yeda Development Zone, the cultural and community venue comprises exhibition spaces, a semi-outdoor theatre, a library, a viewing deck, a cafe and a bar.

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renewable energy and nature weave through the lemonade factory’s house in india

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the arcadia combines three primary planes that bridge indoor and outdoor spaces with a natural flow. The post renewable energy and nature weave through the lemonade factory’s house in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Victor Lundy, famed modernist and key Sarasota School figure, dies at age 101

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Victor Lundy, the renowned modernist architect whose work leaned on fine art and espoused a more humane form of architecture for the masses, has died in Texas at the age of 101, the Sarasota Observer is reporting. A true man of his times, Lundy served in the U.S. Army’s 26th Infantry Division during World War II (his sketches from the war are considered important) before returning home to complete his B.A. and eventually matriculate into the Harvard GSD , where he studied for his master&rs

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Angkor Market / UAD Architects

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© Oudompheaktra Ang architects: UAD Architects Location: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Oudompheaktra Ang Area: 3000.

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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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Deond creates parametric cardboard pavilion for Dubai Design Week

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As part of Dubai Design Week , British designer Ross Lovegrove has unveiled the first completed project from Deond, the design practice he founded with creative director Ila Colombo after moving to the United Arab Emirates. The Enfold pavilion is clad in 945 sheets of recycled cardboard, hand-folded into trapezoidal modules that overlap across its circular timber frame.

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Kengo Kuma & Associates completes clay museum resembling "a mountain of pottery" in China

World Architecture Community

Kengo Kuma & Associates has completed a clay museum that resembles "a mountain of pottery" in Jiangsu, China. Named UCCA Clay Museum, the Ö,öÖÜ-square-metre museum was created as an art museum to highlight Yixing&#Öü;s ceramic culture. Yixing is ref.

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Gensler works on new hybrid timber data centers for Microsoft

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A Gensler and Thornton Tomasetti -led data center project that highlights the enormous potential for similar environmentally-minded hybrid mass timber designs in the booming typology is on its way toward completion in the suburbs of Northern Virginia. The firm is working with Microsoft to deliver a pair of new centers made using CLT materials. Microsoft says their presence will reduce the buildings’ overall carbon footprint by 35% compared to conventional steel construction, and another 65

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Haikou GAOXINGLI Insun Cinema / One Plus Partnership

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© Jonathan Leijonhufvud architects: One Plus Partnership Location: Haikou, China Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Jonathan Leijonhufvud Area: 6000.

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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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LLDS Architects tops self-designed home in Melbourne with curved plywood roof

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A curved roof and textured concrete walls characterise Northcote House in Melbourne , designed by local studio LLDS Architects for its founder partners. Slotted into the site of a former car park measuring 4.6 metres in width and 22 metres in length, the project by LLDS Architects aims to showcase how narrow urban plots can be developed into compact houses.

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Structures Sculpted by Snow: Nature’s Seasonal Dance With Architecture

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Ema is a trained architect, writer and photographer who works as a Junior Architect at REX in NYC. Inspired by her global experiences, she shares captivating insights into the world’s most extraordinary cities and buildings and provides travel tips on her blog, The Travel Album. Architecture, by its nature, is in constant conversation with the environment.

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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

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Henning Larsen has expanded its Unboxing Carbon initiative with the release of two open-source catalogs detailing the carbon emissions of building materials for architects and designers. Originally launched in 2021 as a carbon literacy course, “Unboxing Carbon” aims to address the construction industry’s need for climate action by providing practical knowledge on the environmental impact of materials.

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“Eya” House / TARA Arquitectura

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Completed in 2023 in Mérida, Mexico. Images by Jasson Rodriguez. The "Eya" house is located in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, and is the result of a deep analysis and interpretation of the clients' needs and their.

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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.