Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) is behind a new winning scheme with GAD that will deliver the Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District in China’s Zhejiang Province. The master plan they envisioned calls for an almost 2.3-mile-wide

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2025

Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural phenomena, testing the resilience of the built environment and the ingenuity of architects and engineers. Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters.

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Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2025

Teaching Positions Virginia Tech seeks an Open Rank - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Architecture in Alexandria, VA "The successful candidate will be capable of connecting theory and innovative practice through teaching, scholarship, creative practice, and engagement with the city. University of Toronto seeks an Assist.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2025

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Enter the A+Product Awards Currently open for entries , the 2025 A+Product Awards places innovative work in front of a jury of top architects and designers who are shaping the future of the built environment. Each product demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, innovative design, and a commitment to excellence.”

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 7, 2025

At ArchDaily , we have always believed that architecture has the power to transform lives and environments. Together, we have created a space where ideas thrive and innovation blossoms. Read more

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From resilient structures to adaptive landscapes, these projects provide a blueprint for how the built environment can harmonize with water rather than succumb to it. Technological innovations include a wastewater thermal recovery system, reducing energy use for heating and cooling by 48%.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Megawra - Built Environment Collective Cairo , often called the "City of a Thousand Minarets," boasts one of the richest cultural and architectural tapestries in the world. Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i. Its heritage reflects centuries of diverse influences from Pharaonic monuments to Islamic and Mamluk architecture.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From regenerative materials that integrate biology and engineering to circular economy principles redefining resource use, and hybrid approaches that blend traditional methods with cutting-edge technology, these innovations are reshaping the blueprint for the built environment.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

This recognition celebrates emerging architectural talent and innovative practices that significantly impact the future of the built environment. Courtesy of Livyj Bereh The Ukrainian volunteer organization Livyj Bereh has been named the recipient of the 2024 Royal Academy Dorfman Prize , which comes with a £10,000 (€12,000) award.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? Kingspan’s dedicated innovation center, IKON, hosted a panel of experts to discuss some of the key issues and explore solutions. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

This year, ArchDaily launched ArchDaily Building for Billions , a column that discusses the effects of population rise, urbanization, and economic growth on India’s built environment. Building for Billions was fueled by the recognition of changes and innovative projects washing over the country. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2024

By revisiting these influential works, one can better understand the principles and ideas that have shaped the built environment globally over time. These classics highlight moments of design innovation while also providing a broader perspective on architecture's role in reflecting and shaping the world around us. Read more »

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EntreArchitect

JANUARY 6, 2025

Embracing Innovation: A Conversation with Evan Troxel Evan Troxel is no stranger to the EntreArchitect community. ” The Adoption Gap: A Persistent Challenge for Architects One of the key themes Evan discussed was the gap between innovation and adoption in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to architecture and human well-being at multiple scales across the built environment. Qualified candidates wi.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. Architects and designers are now more than ever exploring and integrating innovative materials into their projects. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 28, 2024

This post is brought to you by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) At the intersection of architecture, conservation, and design, Interior Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) takes an innovative approach to the reuse and transformation of existing buildings.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Although architecture tends to adapt to each culture, modeling its traditional techniques according to its context and shaping the surrounding environment, there is no guarantee that the traditional elements in it will endure or remain unchanged over time. Together, these elements form a heritage that may (or may not) endure through time.

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Archinect

JUNE 18, 2024

MAD Architects has announced the completion of the ZGC International Innovation Center in Beijing. Photo: Zhu Yumeng The forum is an international conference centered around innovation and technology.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By exploring a different challenge of the built environment each year, the award remains open to a wide range of solutions and architectural innovations, honoring those contributions that have a positive impact on both people and the planet. It aims to empower all stakeholders and enhance collective intelligence in architecture.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This annual event calls for innovative, sustainable building designs that emphasize equity and resilience, providing a unique platform for creative solutions addressing today’s architectural challenges. As an ideas competition, it encourages bold, visionary proposals rather than specific construction-ready solutions.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 17, 2025

Image Dian Stanchev Architecture evolves, particularly in how it reflects the relationships between people, their behavior, and the environment. According to the World Bank , 56% of the population currently lives in urban environments, and it is estimated that by 2050 this number will reach 70%. Read more

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Archinect

JANUARY 2, 2025

Designed to foster creativity and productivity, this space is more than an office - it is a dynamic hub for innovation and teamwork. Sleek furnishings and a neutral color palette provide a calming yet energizing environment, making it an ideal setting for creative thinking.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The realities of climate change have driven another big year in material innovation in 2024. Find out more about Ame Flaxwood tiles by Christien Meindertsma and Dzek Sometimes the innovation is not in making something new but making us rethink something old.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 21, 2024

Courtesy of FOAID The primary function of an architecture event is to promote the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and innovations among professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field. In partnership with CNBC TV18, the event attracts thousands of participants every year.

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Archinect

MARCH 3, 2025

This includes fostering several community partnerships geared toward the development of better housing in Milwaukee and driving innovative educational and research programs such as the Turnkey Housing initiative and Green Schoolyards project.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 2, 2025

This meticulous effort focuses on identifying projects that stand out for their design and their positive impact on the environment, innovative use of materials and techniques, and ability to address current needs. Read more

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The built environment holds immense potential in supporting research breakthroughs and innovation and the scientific community. Image Hufton+Crow The synergetic relationship between architectural design and scientific discovery tends to be rarely addressed, yet a lucrative proposition.

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ArchDaily

MAY 12, 2024

Throughout this time, it has repeatedly come up with creative solutions to ease the challenges of living in urban environments. Image Cortesia de LAMILUX Humanity has inhabited cities for millennia and witnessed a shift to a predominantly urban global population since 2010. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing , ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas -based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products to modernize construction processes further.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Designed to disappear when not in use, it is an innovative screen that delivers 44% more natural light than traditional screens. Ideal for creating hygienic, low-maintenance environments, iQ® Granit™ is certified asthma & allergy friendly®, slip-resistant, and easily cleaned with just a neutral cleaner.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Led by Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai, the firm describes its approach to design as one that “merges technology, material innovation, sustainability, and the craft of building into collaborative and socially dynamic environments.”

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ArchDaily

MARCH 23, 2025

The new Center for Innovation and Active Citizenship at the Frederick Gunn School unites a range of learning environments together in one integrated. Completed in 2024 in Washington, United States. Images by Jeremy Bittermann.

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Archinect

MARCH 20, 2025

This exhibition blends past techniques and culture with contemporary social environments and needs, besides, it helps to connect things in different time periods related to people and architects' identities, while also providing a vision for the future of Thai architecture. It also provides academic services to the public and students.

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

In the built environment, plastic has been incorporated into various materials, products, and construction systems , contributing to an environmental crisis that seriously affects the well-being of millions of living beings. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

Titled “Soil Sisters: A Ceiling, A Chair and Table, A Wall and a Threshold,” the display showcases their dedication to redefining soil health as a cross-sectoral objective by emphasizing materiality and color in the built environment. Read more »

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