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Tulane launches dual degree creating a new pathway for students, informed by design, science and engineering

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This post is brought to you by Tulane School of Architecture , an Archinect Partner School As climate change and extreme weather continue to impact communities around the world, the need for professionals skilled in the fields of landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, and planning is growing.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users

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Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 14:29 Higher Education A team of architects with Page offers five important factors to consider when designing spaces for multiple—and potentially changing—stakeholders. Courtesy Page 2. Courtesy Page 5.

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News: Architecture and engineering students winning $211,000 worth of AISC scholarships

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The American Institute of Steel Construction ’s AISC Education Foundation has announced a total of $211,000 worth of scholarships to 48 architecture, engineering, and construction management students across the country for the 2023–24 academic year. More information about scholarship opportunities through the AISC can be found here.

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Snøhetta designs elliptical planetarium informed by "movement of the stars"

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The planetarium, which is located in northern France, was made from materials informed by the surrounding area. The shape of the 2,000-square-metre building was informed by its function as a space where visitors can explore the night sky. In the US, workers at the company's offices recently voted down a motion to unionise.

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"Bad news is still good information"

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Bad news is still good information. At first glance, the Dezeen story and/or the paper might seem "anti-retrofit" So when such a source presents information that, at first glance, seems to be at odds with what we want to hear, or what we were expecting to hear, we should take a calm moment and listen anyway; we might learn something.

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Boat construction informs Esbjerg Maritime Center by Snøhetta and WERK Arkitekter

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Inside, the upper level of the building contains spaces for sport clubs such as rowing, kayaking and diving, as well as an educational centre and training facilities. Concrete was used for the base of the building, which was cast on-site in one go and was engineered to withstand high tide if it ever exceeds the flood barrier.