Deezen
AUGUST 3, 2023
Dozens of AI tools are emerging that could dramatically alter how architects and designers work. As part of our AItopia series, Dezeen rounds up 10 of the most significant.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 1, 2023
Summer House / Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura. Image: © Keniche Santos A residential architectural project almost always seeks to integrate interior and exterior to get closer to nature and improve comfort or aesthetics. Considering living spaces, this dialogue between open and closed environments becomes even more relevant. After all, it makes the room more flexible and suggests various ways of occupying it, regardless of the number of people or the time of year.
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Landscape Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Architecture of Disability: Buildings, Cities, and Landscapes Beyond Access By David Gissen; Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2022; 216 pages, $24.95. Reviewed by Sara Hendren Every rights movement carries a tacit “before” and “after” scenario in its theory of change, and global disability rights movements are no different: In the before, a nation’s normative legal policies, its structures of education and governance, its built environments have been inaccessible to people with at
Archinect
JULY 31, 2023
The Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail, the world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, is officially open to the public. The project, which saw 1.25 miles of a former monorail structure repurposed into a walkway , will take guests 32 feet above the ground and provide new views of and experiences with the zoo’s diverse wildlife, hardwood forest, and wetlands.
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Avontuura
AUGUST 3, 2023
The rough beauty of the dune landscape on Sylt shapes the design. The new Lanserhof is part of this landscape. The post ingenhoven associates design thatched medical resort in a dune landscape in northern Germany appeared first on Åvontuura.
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SW Oregon Architect
JULY 30, 2023
The Olive Garden restaurant in Eugene. An admission: My wife and I happily frequent casual dining chain restaurants, such as Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Applebee’s, and Olive Garden. We appreciate their convenience, consistent menu offerings, moderate pricing, and the familiar and relaxed dining experiences they present. Just yesterday, we partook a standardized, carb-loaded escape at the Olive Garden restaurant here in Eugene, savoring unlimited breadsticks, salad, and pasta.
Archinect
AUGUST 4, 2023
In a biological preserve in Mexico’s Campeche State, a team of archaeologists has documented pyramids, palaces, a ball court and other remains of an ancient city they call Ocomtún. [.] The Mexican institute described the site, in Campeche State, as having once been a major center of Maya life. During at least part of the Classic Maya era — around 250 to 900 A.D.
Avontuura
AUGUST 4, 2023
The project was designed entirely under quarantine conditions and is an architectural response to the current crisis. The post The Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) design quarantine cabin made of CLT appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 4, 2023
© Amit Geron architects: Ruth Packer Rona Levin Architects Location: Central District, Israel Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Amit Geron Area: 400.
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Deezen
AUGUST 4, 2023
Casa Soleto, a 17th-century house in Puglia , Italy, has been carefully renovated using lime plaster, terrazzo and furniture salvaged from a monastery. The four-bedroom house, parts of which are over 400 years old, was given a refresh by its owners – architecture firm Studio Andrew Trotter and its studio manager Marcelo Martínez. Casa Soleto is located in southern Italy While no structural changes were made, the designers redid some of the building's roofs, which were falling apart, added two ba
Archinect
AUGUST 4, 2023
A research studio led by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Director of the School of Architecture, Joseph Choma , uses foldable structures to construct a pop-up structure for Google. Much of Choma's work has explored innovative design methods through complex geometric structures, materials, and experimental construction methods. For his latest studio, Choma implemented his pedagogical approach of "teaching through research and research through teaching" by having students collaborate on an appli
Avontuura
AUGUST 4, 2023
Located at the corner of the acropolis, at the bottom of the Saint-Nazaire Cathedral, the prison is part of the landscape of Béziers. The post A+Architecture transform a former prison into an unusual hotel along the Orb River appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 4, 2023
© Alberto Singaglia architects: Didonè Comacchio Architects Location: 36061 Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alberto Singaglia Area: 220.
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.
Deezen
AUGUST 4, 2023
Football club Manchester City has won approval to redevelop a stand at its stadium in Manchester , UK, to increase capacity while adding a museum and hotel. Designed by architecture studio Populous , the redevelopment of the Etihad Stadium's North Stand will increase the venue's capacity by more than 5,000. The expansion will also include the creation of a large entertainment and hospitality building connected to the stand.
Archinect
AUGUST 4, 2023
Europe’s first certified full-scale Hyperloop test track is now ready for test operations, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and ultra-fast transportation. The 24-metre-long track was developed by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Hyperloop research group. The first successful test run with a passenger pod in vacuum conditions took place on the 10th of July 2023.
Avontuura
AUGUST 2, 2023
Giles Miller Studio’s first completed residential property sits 100m from the cliffs and sandy beaches of Broadstairs, Kent. The post Giles Miller Studio completes first residential property with woven facade near Broadstairs, Kent appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 4, 2023
© Mario Rinke architects: ETH Zürich architects: University of Antwerp Location: Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Mario Rinke Area: 34.
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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?
Deezen
AUGUST 4, 2023
Architecture studio Holland Harvey has overhauled the ground-floor cafe at the Tate Modern in London so it doubles as the gallery's first late-night bar. Tucked away in the museum's northwest corner, the interior of the Corner cafe was originally designed in 2000 when Herzog & de Meuron created a home for the UK's national collection of modern art inside the disused power station on the Southbank.
Archinect
AUGUST 4, 2023
Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term relevant to the recent wave of generative AI tools released for public use in the AEC sector and beyond. " Reinforcement Learning " (RL) is a subset of machine learning where an agent learns to make decisions by taking actions in an environment to maximize some notion of cumulative reward.
Avontuura
AUGUST 1, 2023
At the heart of the owner’s objective for this project was preserving and protecting the natural environment. The post ANACAPA Architecture designs Off-Grid Guest House located in the Central Coast of California appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 4, 2023
© Oriol Tarridas (Ananda Morera, Javier Labrador) architects: Paula de Solminihac architects: Vicente Donoso Location: South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Oriol Tarridas (Ananda Morera, Javier Labrador) Read more »
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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
Deezen
AUGUST 4, 2023
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a low-cost energy storage system that could be integrated into roads and building foundations to facilitate the renewable energy transition. The research team has created a supercapacitor – a device that works like a rechargeable battery – using cement , water and carbon black, a fine black powder primarily formed of pure carbon.
Archinect
AUGUST 4, 2023
SOM ’s striking two-tower project, the Sany IROOTECH Headquarters in Guangzhou , China, has officially topped out at 669 feet. Situated in the city’s rapidly developing Pazhou business district, the structure was built for construction equipment company Sany’s new cloud technology arm. Photo: SOM and Mo Peihua The 1.9 million-square-foot complex is comprised of two Class A office towers.
Avontuura
JULY 31, 2023
The Four-Roof Pavilion is intended to be embedded into the park. Much like a greenhouse, the Four-Roof Pavilion is a building of the park. The post Found-Projects & >Schneider Luescher design green pavilion for a children’s park in Shenzhen appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 4, 2023
Colorful graffities on buildings in New York. Image © Cem Ersozlu/ Unsplash Graffiti, as an art form, has a complex relationship with gentrification. On one hand, it has engaged the streets and urban fabric as a canvas for people to express themselves culturally and socio-politically. This expression could be a form of rebellion by ethnic minorities and disadvantaged groups in certain neighborhoods, or it can build up a sense of cultural uniqueness and social expression, giving a neighborhood a
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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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