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Whether act of God or a superior force, our society responds to and prepares for Force-Majeure scenarios on many different scales. It has become increasingly obvious in the past year that disasters, both natural and human-made, exacerbate inequities in our society by unequally limiting access to healthcare, green spaces, fresh food, transportation, and education for our most vulnerable populations. Strengthening our communities allows us to be more resilient in the face of future Force Majeure scenarios. How can we as design professionals help support and provide care for the most vulnerable groups of people in our society?

Are you interested in innovative and creative practices for the co-design of inclusive, cohesive and sustainable public spaces, through the use of games and digital technologies?

In anticipation of the 2021 Conscious Cities Festival this October, we are delighted to announce an open call for submissions for the yearly Conscious Cities Anthology showcasing the diverse and impactful thinking by Conscious Cities practitioners. We are soliciting submissions from festival participants, industry professionals, the general public, and anyone who feels their pieces fit the details below. See past anthologies in our open-access library.

Archasm would like to thank all the health workers for their unflinching commitment and devotion to save human lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize recognizes outstanding achievements in saving buildings emblematic of the groundbreaking modern movement that swept across the globe during the twentieth century. World Monuments Fund (WMF) established the biennial award in 2008 with founding sponsor Knoll to honor individuals and organizations that have revitalized modern built heritage through innovative architectural solutions. This year, the prize will recognize a project showcasing excellence in environmental sustainability and preservation that has a positive economic and community impact. The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm EDT.

The ability to develop new advanced solutions for architecture, construction, urban planning and design will be essential to respond to the challenges generated by the current crisis.
The commitment to innovation and the education of students and professionals towards new models represents a key element in developing disruptive change, offering tools to the professionals of tomorrow.

“The Urban Rhetoric” is a bi-annual initiative by Innovature Research and Design Studio [IRDS] to create a platform for discussion and act as a catalyst in recreating the future of urbanism and urban development in India. We aim to do so with the help of an academic magazine with essays that inspire the agenda for future urbanism.

Art Park Nikola-Lenivets (Russia, Kaluga region) announces an international competition for the best concept of an art object for Maslenitsa 2022. Artists, architects, designers, directors, programmers and all creative people are invited to participate. The winner's prize — 100,000 rubles (including taxes). The deadline for applications is June 6.

Notions of India is an international design competition for Architects, Engineers and students and to create an outdoor symbol/sculpture that articulates the essence of the nation and its journey into a glorious future.

Europan is a competition of ideas followed by implementation processes open to professionals of the architectural, urban and landscape design under 40 years of age. 9 European countries proposing 40 sites are participating to the Europan 16 edition on a common theme: Living Cities – Metabolic Vitalities / Inclusive Vitalities.
More info and registration on www.europan-europe.eu

ARKxSITE is pleased to announce the ‘SITE SHELTER’ international architecture ideas competition for architecture and landscape architecture students and young professionals with a degree in architecture studies or landscape architecture studies (≤ 40 years old).

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ARCHITECTURE THESIS OF THE YEAR | ATY 2021

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Diverse housing, affordable housing, and workforce housing are pressing needs in Portland, Maine.  Recent changes in the city’s ReCode initiative have expanded the potential for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to help meet those needs.