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Temporary Architecture in India: Marketplaces and Bazaars

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Often composed of sustainable structures , these transient commercial hubs exhibit a form of rudimentary architecture that spreads its roots deep in India's cultural and economic traditions. Image © Pranav Gandhi India's urbanscapes are characterized by a negotiation between the formal and the informal; permanence and impermanence.

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A Serene Spa in the South of France and a Music Theater Expansion in Norway: 10 Unbuilt Projects by Established Firms

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These designs often respond to complex challenges such as sustainability, urbanization, and cultural preservation, reflecting architects' efforts to navigate and contribute meaningfully to the built environment.

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Powering-Up Through the Facade: Maximizing Energy with Building-Integrated Photovoltaics

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Prominent examples in power generation include the discovery of the photovoltaic effect by Edmund Becquerel in 1839 and the development of the first commercial solar panel by Charles Fritts later that century. Read more »

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The Evolution of Floating Sinks: Designing Minimalist and Disruptive Bathrooms

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Courtesy of The Splash Lab When designing contemporary restroom solutions, for both residential and various commercial settings such as corporate, commercial, public, and hospitality purposes, different approaches can shape the design strategy.

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RISD’s MA in Adaptive Reuse Embraces Sustainability, Heritage, and Innovation

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The program explores how the built environment can be reimagined and how new experiences can be introduced to the spaces we inhabit. The program emphasizes adaptive reuse as a sustainable practice, integrating architectural, historical, and cultural values into the design process.

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Three inviting living spaces by Desai Chia Architecture: Your Next Employer?

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Led by Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai, the firm describes its approach to design as one that “merges technology, material innovation, sustainability, and the craft of building into collaborative and socially dynamic environments.”

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Looking for a senior level architecture job? Check out these 13 opportunities from Archinect Jobs

Archinect

We design multi-faceted residential, retail, workplace, and commercial environments with sustainability in mind and people first. We believe spaces are more than just shelter, they allow us a chance to create immersive narratives and built identities. The position can lead to full-time work."