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A new grant will support Indigenous students and curriculum development at the University of Calgary's design school

Archinect

Sessional instructors and staff from the Indigenous community will also be recruited as a result of the funding, which helps to underscore the central mission and principles of the institution. The school shares that the BDCI is also its first-ever undergraduate degree offering.

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Architecture education needs "decolonisation and decarbonisation" says London School of Architecture head Neal Shasore

Deezen

It has a reputation for taking an ambitious and innovative approach to teaching, with an emphasis on student empowerment. The Open Up campaign has already secured £30,000 from a collaboration with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation (SLDF) to develop a programme to combat the profession's "systemic barriers to diversity".

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Beyond Resolutions: 24 Intentions Architects Should Revisit Throughout 2024

Architizer

To succeed in this environment, architects must simultaneously embrace change and innovation, foster collaboration and prioritize the sustainability of their businesses, careers, and practices. Embracing diversity in all its forms fosters creativity and innovation within architectural firms.

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The College Football Facilities Arms Race

SW Oregon Architect

As we’ve become accustomed to now, each such UO Athletics announcement of a new facility is awash in superlatives (“world-class,” “innovative,” “at a different level”) while detractors have likewise been vocal in their criticism. Top recruits will undoubtedly be wowed by the flash and amenities the new indoor practice facility will bring.

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Copenhagen at risk of "becoming homogenous and self-satisfied" warns CAFx director

Deezen

"Based on the number of curious looks we get from the outside from all kinds of people passing the space, I suspect this exhibition has already been functioning as a recruiter for several future architects," remarked Michau. "I I know of one already, changing his studies in economics for architecture after having been to the opening.".

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The Culture of Architecture Needs an Overhaul, Part III: Creating a Values-Based Teaching and Learning Culture

Architizer

Evelyn Lee is the Head of Workplace Strategy and Innovation at Slack Technologies, founder of Practice of Architecture , and co-host of the podcast, Practice Disrupted. Facilitate adaptation and innovation: Emphasizing continuous learning encourages a mindset of adaptability and innovation within the organization.

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"People living with disabilities are done waiting for accessible designs"

Deezen

It is critical to recruit a representative group of the people you want to design for To avoid bad design in general, and even more so when it comes to people living with disabilities, it is critical to recruit a representative group of the people you want to design for. What's more, we can go much further.