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New York City Unveils Plans to Transform Fifth Avenue into a Pedestrian-Centered Boulevard

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Future of Fifth - Typical Block. Image © New York City Hall The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, along with the Future of Fifth Partnership, announced plans to transform Fifth Avenue, between Bryant Park and Central Park, into a pedestrian-centered boulevard. 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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Bates Smart’s new Embassy of Australia in Washington D.C. named the 2024 Australian Timber Design Award winner

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Bates Smart ’s new Embassy of Australia building in Washington D.C. has been announced as the winner of this year’s Australian Timber Design Award. The annual prize, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, highlights superlative timber designs and building products as a means of advocating for their various applications within a well-defined "ethos.

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Architecture School Montpellier Renovation / Maignial Architectes & Associés

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© 11h45 architects: Maignial Architectes & Associés Location: Montpellier, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: 11h45 Area: 7300.

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Herzog & de Meuron, Rafael Viñoly Architects, SCI-Arc, and Arch11 are Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers

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Look below for Archinect's latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs. This week's featured employer highlight includes openings in New York City , Los Angeles , and Boulder, Colorado. For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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Architecture Collaborations: What are Public-Private-Partnerships?

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Miyashita Park / Takenaka Corporation + Nikken Sekkei. Image © Nacása & Partners In recent years, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become a significant model for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. These partnerships bring together the strengths of both the public sector, represented by governments or municipalities, and the private sector, combining their resources , expertise, and investment power.

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Flat Designs Won’t Cut It: Why 2D Needs a Third Dimension in Today’s Collaborative Architecture

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From inked drawings on tracing paper, to highly detailed digital 3D models, the role of the architect has evolved, and next-gen design software is empowering today's architects with valuable data and design flexibility. In the past, the work was meticulous and required great manual effort, with every line and detail drawn by hand using rulers and other tools.

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What's new in LEED v5? Steering Committee chair Anica Landreneau explains

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HOK ’s Anica Landreneau, the chair of the U.S. Green Building Council ’s LEED Steering Committee, has sat down for an in-house interview published by the firm in a preview of the changes contained in the LEED v5 update. The new changes align with the Paris Agreement, AIA 2030, MEP 2040, SE 2050 and ASLA 2040 plans. "The top priority is rapid decarbonization to address the urgency of the climate crisis.

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Villa Sidonius: Pneumatic Sealing Solutions in Unusual Settings

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© Fotes In the Czech river valley of the Berounka near Prague, Stempel & Tesař Architekti have created an extraordinary private residence. The elongated structure is primarily made of steel and glass, featuring oversized air-lux sliding windows. The entire volume juts out into the landscape like a pier. Villa Sidonius embodies the purest form of view and overview.

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California begins offering $13,000 for single-family seismic retrofits

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The State of California has announced a new wave of grants through its Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) program that will offer homeowners small $13,000 grants to be used in seismic retrofits. The grants apply to qualified homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles and could be a potential windfall for architects with expertise in such projects.

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Sarv Office Building / Tamouz Architecture & Construction Group

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© Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh architects: Tamouz Architecture & Construction Group Location: Tehran, Iran Project Year: 2018 Photographs: Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh Area: 4420.

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DoD-funded study helps predict building maintenance costs using climate data

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A new study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) using climate data to predict the cost of maintenance for military facilities threatened by extreme weather events has outlined new approaches for estimating condition loss and reduction of services. The findings, which can be applied to civilian organizations with similarly large building portfolios, aim to "understand the risks that may be present in certain buildings and building systems" with the aid of a specially-developed damage m

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MS House / Michel Macedo Arquitetos

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© Eduardo Macarios architects: Michel Macedo Arquitetos Location: Pato Branco, Brazil Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Eduardo Macarios Area: 3369 ft2 Read more »

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There is still time to participate in Archinect's 2024 Mental Health Survey!

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Coinciding with World Mental Health Day earlier this month, Archinect launched a new edition of our Mental Health Survey to hear directly from YOU , our readers, and feel the pulse of the architecture community. How's the current stress level? What is helping you reduce anxiety? Is COVID still playing a factor? Has the overall mood improved, stayed the same, or worsened since last year's survey ?

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Private Residence in Goto Islands / Souta Yoriki Design Office

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© Tomoyuki Kusunose architects: Souta Yoriki Design Office Location: Goto, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Tomoyuki Kusunose Area: 119.

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The Norman Foster Foundation announces Kharkiv Housing Challenge winners

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The results of the recent Kharkiv Housing Challenge have been shared by Buildner as part of the Kharkiv Masterplan project from the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE, the Norman Foster Foundation , Arup , and the Kharkiv Architects Group. 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, e

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Sforzacosta Preschool / BDR bureau

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© Federico Farinatti architects: BDR bureau Location: Sforzacosta, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Federico Farinatti Photographs: Area: 530.

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Heerlen City Hall and Municipal Offices by Mecanoo

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White-painted brick is a characteristic of facades in Heerlen’s province of Limburg, and forms the cladding of the four-storey new Municipal Offices, penetrated by big square windows that echo those of architect Peutz’s City Hall (1942). The new volume floats above the ground on a glazed plinth. Entering at street level from the northern side, you can see right through to the lobby.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Big Pen Building Ensamble / LOVE architecture and urbanism

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© Stefan Leitner architects: LOVE architecture and urbanism Location: Wien, Austria Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Stefan Leitner Area: 43550.

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Garden Stair House by Anders Berensson Architects

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Garden stair house is an extension to a 1960th vacation home on the south coast of Sweden. The house is situated alongside a garden stair that continues into the house becoming an amphitheater for socializing, watching movies or playing video games. Doing an extension in a quite complex terrain we decided to continue the expression of the existing building in materials and colors and let the local adaptions and shifts in heights become our main design opportunities.

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101 Years House / 1110 Office for Architecture

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© Kenta Hasegawa architects: 1110 Office for Architecture Location: Ueda, Japan Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Kenta Hasegawa Area: 101.

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Buildner shares results from Kharkiv Housing Challenge

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The results of the recent Kharkiv Housing Challenge have been shared by Buildner as part of the Kharkiv Masterplan project from the Kharkiv City Council, UNECE, the Norman Foster Foundation , Arup , and the Kharkiv Architects Group. Norman Foster , Farshid Moussavi , and seven other jurists 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,

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Sar Street House / Parsonson Architects

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© Simon Devitt architects: Parsonson Architects Location: Wellington, New Zealand Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Simon Devitt Area: 240.

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Construction starts on world's largest building in Saudi Arabia

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Construction has begun on the 400-metre-high, cube-shaped Mukaab supertall skyscraper in Riyadh designed by AtkinsRéalis, which will be the world's largest building when it completes. Designed as the centrepiece of the 19-square-kilometre New Murabba development in northwest Riyadh, Mukaab is now officially under construction with excavations underway, according to its development company.

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8 de Maio Square Mansards / Tisem

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© Ivo Tavares Studio architects: Tisem Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Project Year: 2022 Photograph: Ivo Tavares Studio Area: 200.

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fluid concrete residence by donaldson + partners emerges from california’s hillside terrain

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the house rises subtly from the hillside terrain before revealing its full circular structure, complete with solar panels and a green roof. The post fluid concrete residence by donaldson + partners emerges from california’s hillside terrain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.