Fri.Sep 08, 2023

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Hackers are using architects’ computers for crypto-mining, cybersecurity firm warns

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Cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos is warning of the potential for hackers to target architects and other designers with crypto-mining malware. The hacking campaign, which has largely targeted French-speaking architects, engineers, and graphic designers, sees the victim’s computer infected with malware via installer tools. “Cybercriminals are abusing Advanced Installer, a legitimate Windows tool used for creating software packages, to drop cryptocurrency-mining malware on infected machin

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Expanding the Architectural Prospects of Timber in Its Natural Form

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Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Through sawing, milling, and other engineered wood conversion processes, various wood forms have been created and applied in products, furniture, and architecture. However, these processes can sometimes alter the basic lines of wood structure.

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Over 100 schools close in the UK over concrete safety concerns

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More than one hundred schools and education settings in the United Kingdom have been closed due to concerns over the integrity of concrete roof panels. So far, 147 schools are known to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), with approximately one hundred fully or partially closed, impacting more than 100,000 students at the start of the new school year.

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Sailing House / IROJE KHM Architects

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© Sergio Pirrone architects: IROJE KHM Architects Location: Unnam-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sergio Pirrone Photographs: Jeong Sik Mun Photographs: IROJE KHM Architect Area: 376.

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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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Featured entry/junior-level architect and designer jobs in Los Angeles

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Archinect's latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs spotlights eight architecture firms in the Los Angeles area seeking early-career professionals. If you're a recent graduate or still fairly new to the workforce, be sure to read Archinect's Tips for Recent Graduates Navigating Architectural Employment feature. BA Collective seeks an Architect "BA Collective is searching for thoughtful and enthusiastic individuals to join our team in Santa Monica.

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Get Lectured: Woodbury University, Fall '23

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As schools of architecture come back into session, Archinect's Get Lectured series continues with a look at the public programs taking place this Fall semester at Woodbury University 's School of Architecture. Events begin on Friday, September 15, in the school’s Wedge Gallery with a lecture from ceramicists Claudia V. Solórzano and Courtney Cho.

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YCON Residential Building / Studioninedots

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© Sebastian van Damme architects: Studioninedots Location: Leen Jongewaardkade, 1031 HK Amsterdam, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Sebastian van Damme Area: 1640.

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The ASLA Fund selects ten women as 2023-2025 Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program recipients

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The Fund of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has just announced its second class of the Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program recipients for 2023-2025. The program provides each with a $3,500 stipend to cover the costs related to the Landscape Architectural Registration Exam (LARE), along with exam prep, other resources, and 1-on-1 mentorship experience from a licensed professional landscape architect.

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Mangueira Apartment / Coarquitetos

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Completed in 2022 in Brasília, Brazil. Images by Maurício Araújo. Mangueira Apartment is located in Brasília, at SQN 411 Bloco Q and it has 84m² area. The client proposed we renovate her apartment, which originally.

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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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TenBerke selected for Philadelphia Family Court Building adaptive reuse scheme

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TenBerke has been announced as the lead architect for a major new commission that will deliver a new home for The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) from the city’s former Family Court Building at an important nexus in its expanding cultural precinct. Located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, the courthouse building was originally built in 1941.

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Aspen Residence / KAA Design Group

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© Manolo Langis architects: KAA Design Group Location: Aspen, Colorado 81611, United States Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Manolo Langis Area: 6004.

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Dodge Momentum Index sees 6.5% dip due to double-digit decline in institutional planning

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The August Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) reading dipped 6.5% to 178 from the revised July reading of 190.3. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI fell 1.6%, and the institutional component saw a double-digit decline of 14.8%. The notable contraction in the institutional sector was driven by a deceleration in education, healthcare, and amusement planning activity.

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House Wolin / Pankowska & Rohrhofer

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© Rasmus Norlander architects: Pankowska & Rohrhofer Location: Wolin, Poland Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Rasmus Norlander Area: 59.

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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.

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British Architects Registration Board proposes reformed regulatory approach to architectural education and training

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The UK's Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published findings and recommendations from a three-month internal consultation aimed at suggesting a series of reforms to the education and professional licensure process for architects in the country. The Board says it will now move to introduce new Academic and Practice outcomes along with some drafting amendments based on suggestions raised by the consultation's 672 respondents.

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Outside-in House / MA Office

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© Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh architects: MA Office Location: Hamedan, Hamadan Province, Iran Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh Area: 680.

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New architecture and design competitions: World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize, Creative Discovery Challenge, Brick in Architecture Awards, and FORM Student Innovation Competition

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This edition of Bustler's curated picks of architecture and design challenges highlights four briefs calling for modern preservation initiatives, future-thinking, innovative ideas and designs that use everyday objects to create something new, projects made primarily of clay brick products, and student-led furniture designs that blend vintage and modern aesthetics.

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161 House / ZAAD Studio

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© Arash Akhtaran architects: Zaad Office Location: Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Arash Akhtaran Area: 450.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Field Architecture design Sonoma Valley house inspired by the presence and absence of water

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The two pavilions contain the living spaces of the house. Bedrooms and an office are located in a third, two-story pavilion. The post Field Architecture design Sonoma Valley house inspired by the presence and absence of water appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Event Center Satama / ALA Architects

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© Tuomas Uusheimo architects: ALA Architects Location: Tornatorintie 102, Kotka, Finland Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Tuomas Uusheimo Area: 7700.

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JR reimagines the scaffolding of paris’ opera house as the entrance to a vast cave

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jr adds a geological dimension to palais garnier in paris Alongside the buzzing energy coming out of Paris Design Week 2023, French artist JR reveals his latest show-stopping installation in the heart of the French capital. As part of the Palais Garnier’s renovation, the Opéra National de Paris invited the artist to transform the scaffolding of the […] The post JR reimagines the scaffolding of paris’ opera house as the entrance to a vast cave appeared first on designboom |

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Zikzak Architects reveals design for first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine

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Ukrainian studio Zikzak Architects has released its design for the first Ronald McDonald House in Ukraine , which will provide temporary housing to children receiving treatment at Kyiv 's Okhmatdyt hospital and their families. Zikzak Architects CEO Alesia Karnaukhova says the Ronald McDonald House in Kyiv "will become a second home for families of out-of-town children undergoing treatment".

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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expansive roof tops the remodeled skip-floor structure of old villa in japan

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the renovation centers on optimizing space to take full advantage of the scenic views. The post expansive roof tops the remodeled skip-floor structure of old villa in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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This week Neom planned a bid to host the 2034 World Cup

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This week on Dezeen , we reported that Saudi Arabia has begun planning its bid to host the 2034 football World Cup in venues including Neom, the mega-development currently under construction in the country. Saudi Arabia has been touted to host the tournament within Neom, possibly in the Trojeana ski resort – a location that has already won the rights to host the upcoming 2029 Winter Games.

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tomorrow’s ‘field of stars’ installation ponders environmental changes in japanese village

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a dark wooden dome engulfs visitors, filtering in light through the oculus and small demarcations that glisten like stars in the night sky. The post tomorrow’s ‘field of stars’ installation ponders environmental changes in japanese village appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Goiva places pub under renovated São Paulo house

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Local architecture studio Goiva has renovated a white brick house and added a pub -like social space to its basement in São Paulo , Brazil. Located in the Pinheiros district on the west side of São Paulo, Casa Yuji is a 2,150-square-foot (200-square metre), two-bedroom house tucked into a 1,500-square foot (140-square metre) infill lot in the dense neighbourhood.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!