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Featured academic job openings at 12 architecture schools

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Our latest weekly curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights 12 architecture schools looking to add faculty, academic leaders, facilities staff, and fellows to their institutions. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.

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House in the Trees / Ayako Arquitetura

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© Federico Cairoli architects: Ayako Arquitetura Location: Teresópolis, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photogtaphs: Federico Cairoli Area: 116.

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AIA California names 13 projects as 2024 Residential Design Awards winners

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The American Institute of Architects California has selected 13 new projects as winners of the 2024 Residential Design Awards. The annual celebration of design for the private sphere includes designs for client and use type; from stylish single-family homes to supportive housing developments, and more. The entries were judged based on a criterion that includes quality of design, resolution of the program or idea, innovation, thoughtfulness and technique.

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AnAhitA Factory Office Building / ShahrA Shahr

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© Khatereh Eshqi architects: ShahrA Shahr Location: Tajrish, Iran Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Khatereh Eshqi Photographs: Mohammad Amini Area: 2500.

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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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MAD tops Fenix Museum of Migration with spiral stair feature in Rotterdam

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MAD Architects have updated the progress on the new Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam. The project, now in its final phase, is united by a distinctive stainless steel spiral stair feature and joins the adaptive reuse of a warehouse space next door into the new Danshuis center, which was announced in March of 2023 , in one program celebrating the diversity and creative spirit of Rotterdammers.

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Foster + Partners reveals Seoul ‘live-work’ tower with bay window facade

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Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for a new high-rise “live-work” building in Seoul , South Korea. The 14-story building, on a corner plot in the city’s Dosan-daero Road, is intended to “cater for a highly personalized approach to business hospitality.” Image credit: Foster + Partners The scheme includes twelve whole-floor units with personalized spaces for working and entertaining as well as private rooms for relaxation.

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The Lawn as Battleground: How Domestic Landscaping Became a Symbol of American Identity

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American suburban landscape with private homes between green palm trees in Florida quiet residential area. Image © Bilanol via Shutterstock The almost cliché image of the white picket fence has become synonymous with the ideals of the American Dream. Behind the fence, there is invariably a perfectly manicured lawn, a green carpet upon which life can unfold.

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HOK debuts modular vertiport design for future flying car race series

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The burgeoning future of personal airborne transportation is a topic on many minds of late as advancements in aviation technology make the prospect of flying cars and similar vehicles more and more feasible. Now, HOK is entering its name into a mix with a design for what will be the world’s first flying car racing series. The firm's London-based Sport + Entertainment group will design Airspeeder's first eVTOL electric vehicle racing vertiport structure called Skydeck in an unnamed desert l

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Aga Khan Award for Architecture Announces Master Jury for the 2025 Edition

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Universita Luigi Bocconi Milan by Grafton Architects. Image © Iwan Baan The Aga Khan Award for Architecture has announced the Master Jury for the 16 th award cycle. The independent panel includes Pritzker Prize laureate Yvonne Farrell , ArchDaily founder David Basulto , and Lucia Allais, director of the Buell Center. Established in 1977 by Aga Khan IV, this competition set out to highlight architectural projects that have a significant positive impact on Islamic communities worldwide.

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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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Get Lectured: Tulane University, Fall '24

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With the new semester in full swing, here’s a look at what's in store on the campus of our Archinect Partner School Tulane University in New Orleans this Fall. The slate of upcoming lecturers includes Carmen Trudell ( October 7 ); Pankaj Vir Gupta ( October 14 ); and Sara Bronin ( October 28 ). A pair of Teaching Fellows' Research Dialogues will take place on November 11.

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MVRDV Unveils Masterplan for Redevelopment of Faneuil Gardens Public Housing in Boston, United States

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Courtesy of MVRDV MVRDV , in collaboration with JGE Architects, landscape architects Copley Wolff, and Langan Engineering, has developed a masterplan for the redevelopment of Faneuil Gardens, a public housing site in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. This project, commissioned by The Community Builders in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority, aims to replace the outdated 1940s apartment complex with five contemporary buildings that incorporate mixed-income affordable housing , artist

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Alterstudio Architecture design light-filled contemporary home designed around central living area in Austin, Texas

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The Westbrook Residence proposes an alternative model for building in the sprawling post-war suburbs of Austin, Texas. The post Alterstudio Architecture design light-filled contemporary home designed around central living area in Austin, Texas appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Villa & a Half / WHY Architects

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© Diman Studio architects: WHY Architects Location: Arghavan district, Torghabeh, Mashhad, Iran Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Diman Studio Area: 520.

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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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Decommissioned cooling towers turned into theme parks, music venues and extreme sports centres

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After the UK's last coal-fired power station closed last week, the Twentieth Century Society has selected seven projects for Dezeen that demonstrate how the under-threat cooling towers at these "cathedrals of industry" could be reused. Cooling towers were once a major feature of the UK's energy infrastructure. But from a peak of 240 only 45 remain, and plans are underway to demolish all of these.

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Echo Of The Mountain Monument / Associates Architecture

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© Atelier XYZ architects: Associates Architecture Location: Dossena, Italy Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Atelier XYZ Photographs: Francesco Paterlini Photographs: Courtesy of Associates Architecture Area: 490.

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Álvaro Siza steps orange-hued concrete home into sloped site in Barcelona

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Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has completed Colien House, a three-storey concrete home embedded into a hill that overlooks a beach in Barcelona. Made from orange-tinted exposed concrete, Siza designed each floor in the house with an outdoor terrace to extend the internal spaces and provide a connection with the surrounding sloped terrain and nearby sea.

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Saint Théoffrey School and Restaurant / STUDIO90

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Completed in 2024 in Saint-Théoffrey, France. Images by François Baudry. The project raises the question of the construction of almost 1000m2 in a locality. How to build such a surface, and make it a continuation of.

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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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Twentieth Century Society calls for preservation of "just one set of cooling towers"

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As the UK closes its last coal-fired power station , conservation group Twentieth Century Society is running a campaign to preserve a set of cooling towers. Hyperboloid thermal towers, more commonly known as cooling towers, were once a common site across the UK, but after largely becoming obsolete they are rapidly being demolished. With the UK's last coal-fired power station – Ratcliffe-on-Soar – ceasing operations earlier this week , the Twentieth Century Society (C20 Society) has launched a ca

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Suashi no ie House / Sobokuya Inc.

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Courtesy of Sobokuya Inc. architects: Sobokuya Inc. Location: Hokuto, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Courtesy of Sobokuya Inc. Area: 150.

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oppenheim architecture reveals tirana’s college of europe campus as red concrete cluster

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the design playfully arranges structural and decorative elements, creating a unified look while also acting as brise-soleils to help regulate the buildings’ climate. The post oppenheim architecture reveals tirana’s college of europe campus as red concrete cluster appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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House Zöggeler / Stuflesser Moroder

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Completed in 2024 in Italy. Images by Aldo Amoretti. The new residence is located in the heart of the South Tyrolean wine region, amidst a centuries-old cultural landscape characterized by expansive.

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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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PPAA arranges terraces around house in a Mexican forest

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Mexican studio PPAA has created a grey stucco house with open-air terraces that allows residents to reconnect with the forest of Valle de Bravo , Mexico. Known as Copas, the 964-square metre (10,376-square foot) house sits on a large platform in the middle of a forest. Copas is a grey stucco house in Valle de Bravo, Mexico The 2023 house was created with an open upper floor that connects directly to the treetops and spaces that look out to the forest from every angle.

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Pivot Café / OFF studio

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Completed in 2024 in Mapo-gu, South Korea. Images by Cho Guenyoung. The site is located at the alley intersection in Hapjeong-dong. Due to these geographical characteristics, every road connects to this space. The.

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Estudio Felipe Escudero paints streets of Quito’s historic center orange

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The city center of Quito, Ecuador, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. This designation helps preserve one of the world’s most beautiful historic centers, but it also The post Estudio Felipe Escudero paints streets of Quito’s historic center orange appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Summer Capsule for a Digital Nomad / Pineda Monedero

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Completed in 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Borja Ballbé. On a rooftop in the Barceloneta neighborhood, there is a 20 sqm substandard housing with a terrace twice the size of the interior. Its new owner.

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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.