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How Do You Design for Informality?

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Image © Emmage/Shutterstock Informal architecture is the dominant mode of urbanization in rapidly growing and industrializing cities worldwide. In Delhi , the city with the largest population in India has half of its residents living in informal settlements. Read more »

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Archinect's Lexicon: "Information Architecture"

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Information Architecture" is a specialized field of study and practice that focuses on the organization and structure of information in digital or physical environments. It involves designing, creating, and managing the structural design of shared information systems. Related on Archi.

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Unlocking Urban Potential: Street Vending Integration Strategies in Informal Settings

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Mostly categorized under the informal economy due to lack of regulations and authorization, street markets in the global south have often been seen as a threat to urban development. Policymakers and city officials have long struggled with informality, considering it the “antithesis of modernity.”

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Data-Driven Architecture: Delving into 4 Building Information Tools

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2 Architecture is a multifaceted discipline influenced by diverse sources of data and information, which play a fundamental role in shaping architectural production. Image via DALL.E This made it possible to determine the optimal orientation of buildings, resulting in benefits such as better use of sunlight and greater thermal comfort.

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

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The new Landscape Architecture and Engineering program creates a pathway for students interested in pursuing a career in landscape architecture, informed by a strong background in science, and in engineering, with high design abilities focused on environmental and social issues.

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Tadao Ando unveils serpent-informed watch for Bulgari

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Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando has created a snake-informed watch as the latest addition to Bulgari 's Serpenti range. Other recent watches by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architects include a piece by Rafael Moneo for Cauny and a square watch informed by a swimming pool by Álvaro Siza.

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Project Information Platforms: Toward More Efficient Construction

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Courtesy of Newforma Collaboration challenges happen in any construction project; with so many stakeholders and disciplines needing to be heard, agreeing on something and making it happen can be mired in delays, misalignment, and frustration. Read more »