Archinect
MAY 21, 2024
In the second part of Archinect In-Depth: Licensure , we chart the origins of licensure in the United States. We explore how a combination of safety concerns, technological advances, and insecurity among architects over their own relevance led to the protection of the title 'architect,' legislation which remains in force in every jurisdiction of the United States today.
ArchDaily
MAY 22, 2024
Abandoned Public Housing. Image © Flickr User Jacopo Ferrario under (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) license As the demand for affordable housing grows and the availability of low-cost properties diminishes, stakeholders in housing must become more innovative in their approach to social housing development. One opportunity lies in restoring and repurposing abandoned buildings.
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Archinect
MAY 20, 2024
Following our previous visit to Massachusetts-based Murdough Design , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Oregon this week to explore the work of Waechter Architecture. Launched in 2007, and based in Portland, the firm has built a portfolio orientated around clarity of composition, material, systems, and experience. In a 2019 edition of our Studio Snapshot series , founder Ben Waechter told Archinect: “Since the beginning, the focus of the office has been on design clarity.
ArchDaily
MAY 22, 2024
© Joana França Brick is one of the oldest and most versatile materials in construction, going beyond the simple masonry wall. Its origins date back to 7500 B.C., with kiln-fired specimens appearing around 3000 B.C., representing a technological breakthrough for the construction of sturdier buildings. Spreading across Europe and Asia around 1200 BC, they replaced materials such as wood and stone in scarce regions.
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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.
ArchDaily
MAY 19, 2024
Dr.Vishnuvardhan Memorial Complex / M9 Design Studio. Image © Vivek Eadara Photography South Asia has undergone notable transformations across economic, political, social, and various other spheres. Mirroring these patterns of societal change are the architectural practices across this region. The modern nation-states of South Asia – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka – share similar histories and a future characterized by rapid economic development
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Archinect
MAY 24, 2024
Studio Libeskind has inaugurated its new social housing development in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, called The Atrium at Sumner, after a three-year, $132 million construction. The 11-story, 132,418-square-foot development yields 190 total units, with an 8,309-square-foot community space located on the ground floor along Marcus Garvey Boulevard. Image: Hufton+Crow The building’s design features a dramatic interplay of opening and solids in a folding form finished in distinct optic white EIFS facade
SW Oregon Architect
MAY 19, 2024
It is no secret that the absence of affordable housing is a crisis here in Lane County. According to Better Housing Together , the Eugene area is among the most-constrained housing markets in the nation, second only to Seattle. Eugene also holds the dishonorable distinction of possessing the highest per capita rate of homelessness found anywhere. I’m no housing affordability expert, but I am deeply concerned about how inaccessible the local housing market has become in recent years.
ArchDaily
MAY 20, 2024
Cariló House / Luciano Kruk. Image © Daniela Mac Adden In response to the diverse topographies and natural conditions throughout the Argentine territory , the works of Luciano Kruk propose an architecture that works in harmony with the environment, the landscape, and the nature in which they are situated. Whether immersed in a forest , on sloping terrain, or on a rural plain, among other geographies, his intention is to enhance the relationship between the interior and exterior of the architectu
Deezen
MAY 24, 2024
Architecture firm Studio Libeskind has completed The Atrium at Sumner Houses, an affordable housing block with 190 apartments for seniors in Brooklyn , New York. Located at the centre of the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) Sumner Houses campus, the 11-storey block is wrapped around a full-height central atrium that gives the building its name.
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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.
Archinect
MAY 22, 2024
University of Stuttgart professor Achim Menges has shared details of a new research-led observation tower project called Wangen Tower after its realization earlier this month at the regional garden showcase Landesgartenschau Wangen im Allgäu in southern Germany. The project is a collaboration between the university's Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) at the university.
designboom
MAY 22, 2024
australian firm curious practice breathes new life into a classic early 20th-century weatherboard cottage with this aru house. The post australian studio curious practice renovates ‘aru house’ with brickwork and timber screens appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2024
Chontay House / Marina Vella Arquitectos. © Gonzalo Cáceres Dancuart Organizing, shaping, stacking. Transforming raw materials from the soil into architecture. This is a challenge that many Latin American architects embrace, demonstrating that scarcity can be daunting but also a rich opportunity to unleash creativity. The use of materials extracted from the local soil serves a dual purpose.
Dwell
MAY 21, 2024
"We sat down and said, Okay, if this is something we want to do, we’re going to need to get really comfortable talking about finances." Throughout pandemic lockdowns, longtime friends Emily Winter and Kerry Couch would take early morning walks together through Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. On one occasion, they passed by a farmhouse-style home on a double-wide lot and started to play a game, pretending that they were the soon-to-be-owners: One would point out where the greenhouse and picn
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.
Archinect
MAY 20, 2024
Since 1995, the American Institute of Architects has conducted a monthly index detailing trends in billings by architecture firms in the United States. Over time, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has become a valuable metric for charting the economic health of the profession, with Archinect reporting on the index monthly since 2012. To help readers better understand how metrics from ABI translate into the reality of design and construction, and to equip readers with the tools to interpret t
Deezen
MAY 22, 2024
Indian studio Kiron Cheerla Architecture has completed Pott House, a home in Hyderabad topped by a lantern-like roof that draws light and natural ventilation into its interiors. Pott House occupies half of a garden plot characterised by loose black cotton soil, leading Kiron Cheerla Architecture to design a lightweight gridded structure with pile foundations.
ArchDaily
MAY 23, 2024
© Johnny Umans architects: Atelier Janda Vanderghote Location: Wondelgem, Ghent, Belgium Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Johnny Umans Area: 80.
designboom
MAY 24, 2024
atrium at sumner provides 190 affordable apartment units, unfolding around a central green public space on the second floor. The post studio libeskind’s contorting affordable senior housing complex opens in brooklyn appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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?
Archinect
MAY 23, 2024
BIG Partner Kai-Uwe Bergmann has posted an update to the firm's new contribution to the Toronto skyline, KING Toronto. The scheme is being developed at over 600,000 square feet alongside Diamond Schmitt Architects for clients Westbank Corp and Allied Properties. The project, which began construction in mid-2020, is inspired by Moshe Safdie’s Habitat 67 design and will culminate at 16 stories while adding an “experimental” touch to the nightlife-rich King Street West corridor.
Deezen
MAY 22, 2024
Portuguese studio Alarquitectos has used walls of pink and blue to brighten São Sebastião 123, an apartment converted from a 20th-century office in Lisbon. Tasked with revitalising the old workspace's dark and poorly ventilated interiors, Alarquitectos opened it up by removing the existing partitions and adding a courtyard. Along with an existing outdoor space that has been reorganised, this courtyard doubles as a lightwell for the 167-metre-square apartment.
ArchDaily
MAY 21, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Vietnam. Images by Trieu Chien. Quin Pavilion serves as a serene retreat nestled amidst a small forest enclave for the campers, offering a picturesque vista of the Ba Vi mountain.
designboom
MAY 20, 2024
france unveils scratch-and-sniff baguette stamps La Poste, the national postal service of France, introduces a new stamp featuring the iconic symbol of French culture, the baguette. The best part? The stamp employs scratch-and-sniff technology, making it smell like the baked good. Created by illustrator Stéphane Humbert-Basset, the design showcases a classic baguette wrapped in […] The post france’s new scratch-and-sniff postage stamp actually smells like a fresh baguette appear
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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
Archinect
MAY 20, 2024
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced 18 finalists for the 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence. The program, which was established in 1979, is considered among the highest achievements in the real estate development industry and honors completed projects that are exemplary of its mission of promoting best practices in development. “This year’s submissions represented a broad portfolio of work, showcasing a diverse range of projects driven by creativity and ambition,”
Deezen
MAY 21, 2024
French post office La Poste has introduced a stamp designed by Stéphane Humbert-Basset that gives off the scent of bread when scratched to celebrate the baguette. The stamp has a "bakery scent", which was achieved through the use of microcapsules that are embedded within the ink of the stamps to provide the bread-like fragrance, reported French newspaper Le Monde.
ArchDaily
MAY 18, 2024
Completed in 2023 in Thoothukudi, India. Images by f/8. Sited on the outskirts of a port city, Tuticorin, the 5000sq.ft residence offers solace reflecting the relentless shoreline. The house, The Billy O’.
designboom
MAY 20, 2024
the project features a water courtyard plaza welcoming visitors and enhancing spatial experiences. The post reflective stainless steel clads yancheng east lake xinyu commercial by lacime architects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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