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The Trends that Will Influence Architecture in 2019

February 04, 2019

It is, once again, the time of year where we look towards the future to define the goals and approaches that we will take for our careers throughout the upcoming year. To help the millions of architects who visit ArchDaily every day from all over the world, we compiled a list of the most popular ideas of 2018, which will continue to be developed and consolidated throughout 2019.

Over 130 million users discovered new references, materials, and tools in 2018 alone, infusing their practice of architecture with the means to improve the quality of life for our cities and built spaces. As users demonstrated certain affinities and/or demonstrated greater interest in particular topics, these emerged as trends.

Maple Street School Preschool / Barker Associates Architecture Office + 4Mativ Design Studio

January 16, 2019

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Architects: 4Mativ Design Studio, Barker Associates Architecture Office
Area: 3300 m²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: ASI Architectural, Abet Laminati, Amkel, Architectural Surfaces, Armstrong Ceilings, +10Caesarstone, Community Playthings, Daltile, Delray Lighting, Kahrs, Linear Lighting, McNichols, Oxygen Lighting, Unity Surfacing Systems, iLight-10

Chalmers Department for Architecture and Civil Engineering / White Arkitekter

January 13, 2019

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Architects: White Arkitekter
Area: 25000 m²
Year: 2017
Manufacturers: Troldtekt, Baseco, DLW, Fagerhult, Glamox, +4KLH, Sapa Building System International NV, Sjöby Snickeri, Wicona-4
Professionals: White Arkitekter, Case Studio, Tengbom

Unitarian Universalist Society / Neumann Monson Architects

December 22, 2018

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Architects: Neumann Monson Architects
Area: 133 m²
Year: 2017
Manufacturers: Interface, Colorquartz Countertops, SolarWorld, Tubelite, VT Industries
Professionals: Design Engineers, HBK Engineering, McComas Lacina Construction, Raker Rhodes Engineering

Thirteenth International Prize for Sustainable Architecture Fassa Bortolo - built projects division

November 21, 2018

The Prize is open to new works, redevelopments, existing building expansions, urban-scale interventions, landscape design and in any other project that clearly expresses the ideals of sustainability. The Prize has involved during the years over 1000 built projects in more than 30 countries of the five continents. Jury: Thomas Herzog, Anne Lacaton, Xu Tiantian, Theo Zaffagnini, Nicola Marzot.

Cristopher Cichocki's Places Art in Architecture to Spark a Discussion About Environmental Sustainability

October 20, 2018

Cristopher Cichocki's Root Cycle combines installation art with existing architecture in an effort to spark a discussion regarding the relationship between design, both contemporary and historical, and environmental sustainability.

Cichocki partnered with Geoplast, a local Italian designer and manufacturer dedicated to producing innovative sustainable design products. The artist uses a particular Geoplast elevator product and Aloe Vera plants as the main components for the artwork.

Biohm's "Vegan Insulation" System offers a Future for Green Construction

October 11, 2018

UK entrepreneur Ehab Syed has developed a mushroom-based insulation with his company Biohm, embodying techniques that are “completely natural, biodegradable and vegan.”

As reported by Global Construction Review, the material will come to the market in the coming months, with interest expressed by Tata Steel, Heathrow Airport, and leading UK house builders.

Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet

June 04, 2018

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our planet. There has never been a more important time to understand how to make the best use of local natural resources and to produce buildings that connect to ecosystems and livelihoods and do not rely on stripping the environment or transporting materials across the globe.

The culmination of years of specialist research, Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet, a once-in-a-generation large format publication, gathers together an international team of more than one hundred leading experts across a diverse range of disciplines to examine what the traditions of vernacular architecture and its

Kjellander Sjöberg Wins Competition For a New Sustainable Landmark in Sweden

May 17, 2018

Kjellander Sjöberg Architects have won the competition for Nacka Port, a new sustainable and dynamic urban block. The award-winning architecture firm, which is one of the leading architectural offices in Scandinavia will build the project in an area between Nacka and Stockholm, Sweden.

Out of the three architecture offices who were invited to compete, the latter being held in discourse with the Nacka Municipality and Architects Sweden, Kjellander Sjöberg’s proposal contributes to a “vibrant urban context with an inviting and varied program."

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Nepal's "Vertical University" Will Include 6 Campuses In 5 Climatic Zones to Teach About Climate Change

May 04, 2018

KTK-BELT Studio, a not-for-profit organization based in rural Nepal, is currently working with local communities to create a fascinating "Vertical University," which will teach students about biodiversity and environmental conservation in 6 "living classrooms" positioned along a vertical forest corridor that stretches from 67 meters above sea level to the top of an 8,856-meter peak. These 6 stops encapsulate the 5 climatic zones of Eastern Nepal: tropical, subtropical, temperate, subarctic and arctic.

The project explores the specific impacts of climate change in each climatic zone, creating “classrooms” where students can walk from Koshi Tappu to Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third tallest peak in the world, and learn onsite from indigenous farmers about the biological diversity of each area. By teaching place-based skills in these micro-conservation hubs, the project aims to conserve and activate local knowledge. Each of these “classrooms” responds to the visual and cultural cues of its unique landscape, with one campus focusing on a flood-proof design in a heavy monsoon area, and another mimicking the semi-nomadic lifestyle of local yak-herders.

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Sky Farm / VRAP

May 01, 2018

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Architects: VRAP
Area: 400 m²
Year: 2018

Call for Submissions / 2018 Summer [IN]STITUTE in Environmental Design

March 05, 2018

UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design is now accepting applications for the 2018 Summer [IN]STITUTE in Environmental Design! The Summer [IN]STITUTE gives participants the opportunity to test their enthusiasm for the material and culture of architecture, landscape architecture and sustainable city planning. The Institute is geared towards post-baccalaureate participants with no previous experience in design, or experienced designers who wish to explore an aspect of environmental design outside of their primary discipline.

Garden City Mega City

February 23, 2018

In collaboration with Austin Central Library and Austin Parks Foundation, the Singaporean architecture firm WOHA is pleased to present “Garden City Mega City,” an exhibition highlighting sixteen built and unbuilt projects that put forward a sustainable vision for how cities should evolve in the 21st century.

In addition to immersive images, detailed architectural models and texts, the exhibition presents projects in the context of WOHA’s self-generated rating system, which creatively puts into action their methodology that social and environmental sustainability should be factored into any property investment formula, as tangible improvements to the quality of life—for a city and its residents—will

Michael Reynolds to Build Sustainable Public School in Argentina

February 17, 2018

After a successful project in Uruguay—the first in Latin America—it's now Argentina's turn to build its first sustainable public school. The design will use the recycled materials of "garbage warrior" Michael Reynolds, the founder of Earthship Biotecture, and will be constructed as part of the program "A Sustainable School" in the unique biosphere of Mar Chiquita, in the Province of Buenos Aires, from March 1 to 28.

Read on for more information about the new project.

Call for Entries: Exhibition - Competitions, XV World Triennial of Architecture “Interarch 2018”

December 04, 2017

One of the most important architecture events in 2018 for the architectural society. Open international forum with professional participation of architects and students from all over the world, profiling a panorama of the tendencies and achievements of contemporary world architecture. Participants will discuss the topic “Sustainable Architecture for Sustainable World”, exchange ideas with leading masters of world contemporary architecture and take part in the different sections of “Interarch 2018."

The Luxury Pavilion Built From Recycled Bedsprings

November 29, 2017

Boutique firm, Fahed + Architects have developed a temporary pavilion for Abwab 2017, the highlight of Dubai Design Week that exhibits designers’ talent from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.

A commitment to the environment is at the core of Fahed + Architects philosophy, so it was necessary to create a structure out of 100% recyclable material from the local waste management company, Bee’ah. The outer skin of the pavilion is a mesh of entwined bedsprings that naturally lends itself to an organic form, floating amongst the surrounding buildings.

Competition-Winning Paris Office Park Design to Reintroduce Play into the Workplace

October 28, 2017

Dutch Firms Team RAU, SeARCH, and karres +brands have been named as one of the winners of the Inventons la Metropole de Grand Paris, the largest European competition for city planning, architecture and public space. Their project, Triango, reinvents Paris’ Triangle de Gonesse into a dynamic and lively business park which promotes sustainability in every sense of the word.

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Call for Submissions: Blue Clay Country Spa

November 03, 2016

The Blue Clay Country Spa architecture competition, in partnership with SRED Global real estate developers, is tasking participants with presenting designs for a countryside guest house that would specialise in providing health treatments using this unique and naturally occurring organic product. Blue clay has long been used in restorative treatments, and provides health and beauty benefits in its naturally occurring form. Blue Clay has an exceptionally high mineral content and been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. The research is still being carried out to this day to further understand the clay’s antibacterial properties.

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