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The People’s Place in the City of Bits and Atoms

Archinect

The city of the 21st century represents a confluence of bits and atoms; an organism in its own right that relentlessly spawns information and data about itself, its people, and the invisible flows that support them. This article is part of the Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence series. What is its future?

Cities 340
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What is Passive House, and how can it shape your career?

Archinect

In a 2017 feature article for Archinect , NK Architects’ CMO Zack Semke set out the case for adopting Passive House design principles. “The genius of Passive House design is that it recognizes the building itself – its skeleton and skin – as a technology,” Semke wrote.

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Does AI Correlate Materiality with Contemporary Architecture? An Experiment with Six Building Materials

ArchDaily

still recurs today, the generation of images and text is grounded in existing information, limiting their capabilities. In this context, while the debate persists in the architectural community about whether AI can process architectural concepts, this article explores how it interprets materials to develop these visual representations.

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Archinect's 2023 (100% anonymous) Mental Health Survey

Archinect

For this special news article, we're reaching out and asking our readers to share their input and comment on how the last several years have impacted issues on mental health. Previously on Archinect: Mental Health in Architecture (October 2022) Our overall goal is to use the information gathered to help guide and inform upcoming.

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Muza Lab's resort interiors are informed by Greek culture and landscapes

Deezen

Muza Lab was informed by the area's history and culture when developing the overall design scheme, as well as drawing on six natural elements – fire, water, earth, air, metal and light. For more information on Muza Lab, visit its website here. For more information on Muza Lab, visit its website here.

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Architects Must Resist the AI “Revolution”

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons This article was originally published on Common Edge. What isn’t being stressed is that algorithms that sample internet-based information are only as good as the quality of that information. The author’s pick for best international airport terminal, Eero Saarinen’s magnificent Dulles Airport.

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The Crucial Role of Glass Facades in Four Housing Projects

ArchDaily

A well-informed choice can convey values of modernity, craftsmanship, and elegance. In this article, we examine four different residential projects, highlighting how their floor-to-ceiling glass sliding system effectively meets the needs of the residents and enhances their quality of life.

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