Archinect

JUNE 10, 2024

Arup has just released a new comprehensive guide to fire safety design and mass timber construction for architects in response to the nascent surge of projects utilizing the material nationwide.

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Archinect

JUNE 16, 2025

“Submissions demonstrated thoughtful integration of materials, site-sensitive strategies, and systems designed for occupant safety and rapid recovery,” organizers note, also pointing to the projects’ attention to energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and operational performance.

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Archinect

JANUARY 10, 2025

Those certified through the pre-existing AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) are encouraged to check in with the status of anticipated building assessment deployments across California. Please note: you must be licensed in the state you are volunteering in order to do so.)

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Archinect

MARCH 22, 2023

This means the K-12 sector may be undergoing its largest change since the 1970s, when the movement towards large classrooms and open spaces engendered many of the challenges safety upgrade projects are tying to mitigate.

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Archinect

MARCH 26, 2024

Advocates say the new law is a guise that uses climate change and building safety as its premise to usher in what is, in reality, a slate of insidious and destructive requirements. The Commercial Observer said they also work to "hamstring the powers of municipalities to dictate what can replace demolished structures."

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2025

At least ten states and a number of other larger cities are considering such reforms as we enter the new year, armed with the confidence that better fire safety technology and building materials can eliminate the sometimes costly code requirement at a crucial time. A final appr.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A new independent review produced by a 13-member panel made up of faculty and community members at the University of California, Santa Barbara has outlined a host of health and safety risks inherent in the contested Munger Hall megadorm design proposal. ” Previously.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Another round of funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies ' Asphalt Art Initiative has been announced in an effort to improve the pedestrian safety of 25 different cities in North America. Grants of up to $25,000 were awarded also in Mexico and Canada for the first time in the program’s history.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The issue of unsafe concrete panels in the aging structures in the UK is affecting museums and cultural institutions who now report conducting their own building safety investigations after a spate of school closures linked to the issue first stirred controversy in August.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Entrants were encouraged to explore creative approaches to materiality, construction techniques, and structural ingenuity, with particular attention to safety, durability, and weather resilience,” Buildner noted.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“We see opportunities to integrate technologies that can improve construction quality and safety, while creating exceptional homes for our customers.”

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Archinect

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Director, Climate Action and Design Excellence, the manager is responsible for equipping AIA members with the tools necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public amid challenges for design to mitigate and adapt to climate change and address social inequity in the built environment."

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A separate group, Grenfell Next of Kin, said that while they understood the sensitivity and difficulty of the decision, they also understood the “hard facts around safety.” The group, which represents some bereaved families and survivors, instead pointed to an alternative proposal to keep the tower as a memorial.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Designed and built for the nonprofit North Side Housing and Supportive Services (NSHSS), the shelter offers 70 beds in a non-congregate approach to housing that evinces a psychological sense of safety, community, and the notion of common humanity while importantly being devoid of sensory stressors.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The height is limited by aviation safety rules for the City of London , where the planned 1 Undershaft will soon begin construction towards an anticipated early-2030s completion. meters (or 1,015.75

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

More than one hundred schools and education settings in the United Kingdom have been closed due to concerns over the integrity of concrete roof panels.

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Archinect

APRIL 9, 2025

City Counci l directive for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), LAFD, and LACP to publish proposals for code modification that would allow single-stair multifamily buildings of up to six stories to be constructed. An update from the AIA Los Angeles chapter has shed light on a recent L.A.

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Deezen

MAY 25, 2025

Dezeen School Shows: a tram system with carriages and waiting areas designed to ensure women's safety is among the projects by students at the Florence Institute of Design International that demonstrate the power of graphic design. In addition to accessibility, safety for female riders is a founding mission of the Alex trams.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 8, 2025

Today, pools continue to evolve, incorporating advanced materials and designs that enhance safety and sustainability. The rise of Olympic swimming competitions in the early 1900s further popularized the concept, leading to increased construction of both private and competitive pools worldwide. Read more

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Archinect

AUGUST 19, 2024

Post- Champlain Towers South tragedy condo building crackdowns are coming and now Florida could be facing its biggest real estate “crisis” in decades, NBC reports.

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DesignRulz

MAY 14, 2025

The best playground equipment meets certain safety standards and adds to local communities in many ways. Investing in the right playground equipment is crucial to everyones safety and enjoyment. What Playground Safety Standards Should You Consider? Strong materials help maintain equipment and safety standards.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Photo: Eric Staudenmaier ↑ Ledding Library in Milwaukie, OR by Hacker Architects ; Photo: Jeremy Bittermann ↑ Public Safety & Allied Health Building, Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA by Steinberg Hart ↑

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Archinect

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Norman Foster , Farshid Moussavi , and seven other jurors representing both Ukraine and an international community of architects, NGOs, and academics met to choose three Prize Winners and six Honorable Mention designs that were built around civilians’ safety, energy efficiency, and social sustainability.

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Archinect

MARCH 3, 2025

Nonprofits The Pew Charitable Trusts and Center for Building in North America have released a report in support of single-stair apartment building designs made using data to provide a snapshot of their building safety performance and ability to reduce construction costs in the hopes of addressing housing shortfalls as fewer and fewer small and medium-size (..)

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Valencia is reeling from a fatal fire at an apartment complex in the Spanish city. The incident began on the night of Thursday, February 22nd, and though the cause has not been definitively established, early reporting has suggested that the building’s cladding may have played a part in the disaster.

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Archinect

JUNE 18, 2025

Working closely with clients, staff, and leadership, the design team moved away from institutional paradigms and instead embraced architecture as a healing tool one capable of restoring agency, safety, and connection for people in crisis.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The project includes expanding sidewalks by 46%, reducing traffic lanes, improving pedestrian safety with shorter crosswalks, and adding greenery and lighting.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While these areas can offer panoramic views and impressive landscapes, the steep topography presents a series of challenges in terms of urban planning, structural safety, and socio-environmental risks. Read more »

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Archinect

JULY 20, 2023

With record-high temperatures impacting millions around the world, a spotlight has been cast on the workplace conditions of construction workers , who currently aren’t protected by any strict standard regarding extreme heat. According to a heat tracker by The New York Times , approximately 27% of the U.S.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 26, 2025

When it comes to home security, people are gravitating towards smart locks that offer not only safety but also convenience.

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ArchDaily

JULY 2, 2024

In this context, architecture is crucial for ensuring safety and spatial independence , enabling their full and effective participation in society. Despite advancements in their rights , they still encounter significant barriers and remain among the most marginalized in accessing essential services like healthcare, education, and employment.

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ArchDaily

MAY 21, 2024

As civic buildings, fire stations are highly functional and technical facilities, unusually embedded in residential communities for citizen safety. Completed in 2023 in Edmonton, Canada. Images by Raymond Chow.

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Deezen

APRIL 1, 2025

The bills seeks to improve visual appeal in the city, as well as public safety. Other recent reforms to New York City infrastructure include the first implementation of congestion pricing in the US and safety barriers trialed throughout the subway system. New York City has passed several bills aimed at reducing scaffolding.

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Archinect

JANUARY 27, 2025

The design of the Hangzhou Smart Medical Park is guided by the principles of human-centric spirit, production safety, and green ecology. It aims to create a one-stop, multifunctional medical complex.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This duality highlights the importance of balancing its use and control, especially in construction, where fire safety is crucial. Building codes for fire protection are strict, often complex and restrictive, but essential to ensure the safety of occupants. Read more »

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Archinect

MAY 21, 2024

We explore how a combination of safety concerns, technological advances, and insecurity among architects over their own relevance led to the protection of the title 'architect,' legislation which remains in force in every jurisdiction of the United States today.

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