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How Amsterdam Uses the Doughnut Economics Model to Create a Balanced Strategy for Both the People and the Environment

ArchDaily

The model is developed by British economist Kate Raworth and popularized through her book, “ Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist ”, released in 2017. Here, she argues that the true purpose of economics does not have to equal growth. Other cities are following this example.

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Volkswagen starts production on 1960s-informed all-electric ID Buzz van

Deezen

We have developed a vehicle layout with a logical and intuitive interior concept and variable use of space," said Kaba?. Volkswagen first unveiled the ID Buzz in 2017 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Read: Volkswagen rebrands with "flat" logo to mark start of electric era.

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"Modest and pioneering" Hackney council housing wins 2024 Neave Brown Award

Deezen

British architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has won this year's Neave Brown Award for Housing for Chowdury Walk, a council housing development in Hackney, London. Comprised of 11 terraced houses, seven of which are available for social rent, the development was built between two existing terraces on a plot that previously used as garages.

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Eight recipients selected for the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards

BD+C

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) selected eight recipients to receive the 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The AIA and the ALA developed this award program to encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries.

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Delugan Meissl transforms disused steelworks in China with "organic curved pavilions"

Deezen

It has been converted into a greenhouse formed of three pavilions According to DMAA, the contrast between the rigid geometry of the grid and the organic curved greenhouse reflects the site's juxtaposition of nature and industry, informed by the Chinese yin-yang symbol.

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2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition

Life of an Architect

It is time for the 7th Annual 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition! As of January 31st, you have approximately 10 weeks to develop your concept and prepare your digital submission board. Reference information? This is a tremendous moment … the most tremendous of moments.

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The Human Touch in a High-Tech Future

SW Oregon Architect

For those unfamiliar, quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to process information far faster than classical computers. Bev Smith , executive director of the Eugene Civic Alliance, virtually experiencing the design of the KIDSPORTS fieldhouse during the design phase in 2017.