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10 libraries, schools, and learning environments we enjoyed this week

Archinect

Photo: Eric Staudenmaier ↑ Ledding Library in Milwaukie, OR by Hacker Architects ; Photo: Jeremy Bittermann ↑ Public Safety & Allied Health Building, Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA by Steinberg Hart ↑

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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

Earthquakes are among the most unpredictable and devastating natural phenomena, testing the resilience of the built environment and the ingenuity of architects and engineers. As urban populations grow and climate change exacerbates natural disasters, the need for buildings that prioritize safety and durability has never been more urgent.

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Extreme Architecture: Challenges and Solutions in Inhospitable Environments

ArchDaily

Making human beings feel good involves more than just meeting notions of comfort and safety; it's also a question of working with spaces in their symbolic and perceptual dimensions." This challenge requires technological performance that must be combined with aesthetics.

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7 new job openings for architects, designers, and managers in Washington, D.C.

Archinect

Director, Climate Action and Design Excellence, the manager is responsible for equipping AIA members with the tools necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public amid challenges for design to mitigate and adapt to climate change and address social inequity in the built environment."

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New RIBA manifesto urges lawmakers' action for better practices in the built environment

Archinect

A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.

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Designing Naturally Illuminated Learning Environments on a Tight Budget

ArchDaily

Through a collaborative strategy with architecture and engineering projects, they focus on four ways to design optimal learning environments, including daylight design, energy efficiency, safety, and cost savings through renovation and installation. Read more »

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A Production Facility in Bulgaria and a Bank Headquarters in Iran: 8 Unbuilt Work Environments Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Foster + Partners | Bank of International Settlements (BIS) Headquarters Extension Office spaces in design and architecture play a crucial role in shaping the way we work and interact in professional environments. After the Covid-10 pandemic, work lifestyles underwent a significant transformation.