The fifth edition of the Biennale svizzera del territorio concludes on Saturday, November 30, with a day full of activities at Villa Saroli Park in Lugano, combining craftsmanship, architecture, and collective reflection.

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From November 28 to December 7, the pioneering film and architecture festival in Chile and Latin America returns to an in-person format after six years, inviting audiences of all generations to join an enriching intersection of perspectives and expressions.

The Architect Show is a leading architecture and design event in Athens, bringing together industry professionals, creatives, and innovators. Featuring cutting-edge exhibitions, engaging talks, and interactive workshops, tAS highlights the latest trends and solutions in design and construction. A must-attend for architects, designers, and design enthusiasts alike.

In a rapidly evolving urban landscape, the new residential building redefines the concept of community living. Gardea Residencial stands in one of the city of Zaragoza's 15 neighborhoods, Miralbueno, an area where residential developments have been built. The project exemplifies functional, sustainable design, realized through two linear blocks, each optimizing available space with a basement level, a ground floor, and additional two storeys—two in one block and three in the other. With its sleek design, this building brought to life by Tash&Partners features a ventilated façade made of extruded porcelain tiles by Faveker. These tiles, in addition to being recyclable, enhance sustainability and efficiency.

You are invited to join students, faculty and staff for the opening reception of our annual exhibition of student work created during the fall term in Rome.

An international architectural competition under the title "Florenc21: Phase West" was announced by the site developer Penta Real Estate. Leading architectural firms are invited to apply and propose innovative solutions for the design of four prominent city blocks in the Florenc District, located in the heart of Prague. Registration runs until 13 December 2024, deadline for submission of concept designs is on February 7 2025.

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It's been four years since the VELUX Group, together with partners EFFEKT architects and Artelia engineers, first embarked on Living Places. The experimental housing project demonstrated that building more sustainable homes using readily available products, materials and technologies is possible. Putting the ultra-low carbon housing concept to the test, VELUX conducted a study with 98 live-in guests to evaluate whether sustainable homes can also provide indoor comfort. Using a combination of environmental sensors and guest questionnaires, the findings reveal that the homes maintain a comfortable indoor climate in line with European Standards and had a positive effect on the well-being of guests, showing that building for planet can also greatly benefit people.

On Monday, November 18, the Pan-American Biennial of Architecture of Quito (BAQ2024) held its official opening in Quito's Historic Center, marking the start of its 24th edition. During the event, prominent national and international professionals were recognized for their contributions to architecture and the city.

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Call for proposals for the creation of a functional urban art object in Asari Park

Modular construction, also known as prefabrication, is rapidly emerging as a transformative trend in the construction industry. This innovative approach involves assembling building components off-site in a controlled factory environment before transporting them to the site for final assembly. The rise of modular construction is largely driven by its ability to overcome several of the challenges associated with traditional construction methods.

· The establishment of a representative library as a landmark in Pyeongtaek will serve as the city's knowledge hub and a comprehensive collection center for local resources, playing a central role in building collaborative networks.
· We aim to create a user-centered library that serves as a living room for citizens and a multifunctional cultural space, flexibly responding to the rapidly changing society and reflecting the diverse needs of the community.
By building a future-oriented library, we will introduce spaces and services capable of adapting to the latest technological trends.

The world's largest global student architecture competition celebrates a decade of innovation - the 10th Annual INSPIRELI AWARDS is officially open for registration! This prestigious global student competition invites students from all over the world to showcase their creativity and vision. The competition is free to enter and offers an incredible opportunity for aspiring architects and designers.

Creating the Regenerative School profiling case studies from around the world that exemplify best practices in creating healthy, climate appropriate learning environments for early learners through high school with designs that are not only beautiful places to learn, but embrace restorative principles—enhancing the lives of the occupants, the environment, and the community they reside in.

Over the past two decades, the Holcim Foundation Awards has committed USD 20M to spotlight transformative projects by architects, designers, and engineers who pioneer sustainable design and construction practices. To capture these stories, the Foundation launched a short film series titled Words with Winners.

The Buildner Unbuilt Award is an exciting new annual competition offering a 100,000 EUR prize fund, designed to highlight architectural design that hasn't yet been brought to life.

With an upcoming registration deadline at the end of October, the 2024 Unbuilt Award presents a unique opportunity for architects and designers to submit their best unbuilt work—whether published, unpublished, fully developed, or still in concept form. This year's competition is divided into three categories based on project scale: small, medium, and large. This structure allows participants to showcase their work on an equal footing, ensuring that every vision, regardless of size, has a chance to be celebrated.

Choosing the right method to install interior decorative wall panels can mean the difference between a flawless and a protracted affair. In today's design landscape, wall panels are lauded for their transformative powers–bringing depth, texture, and character to any room. These panels have a storied history, evolving through centuries to reflect the spirit of each era: from the opulence of Renaissance carving to the refined elegance of Rococco boiserie, with each style defined by the craftsmanship of its time. 

But when it comes to installing these panels, today's designers and architects have a veritable toolkit of techniques at their disposal. Each method has its own advantages, whether traditional or cutting-edge, and choosing the right approach is as much about aesthetics as it is about practicality. In this guide, we'll take a close look at the spectrum of methods available, from classic fixtures to modern innovations–each ready to help bring design vision to life. 

Open House Thessaloniki returns on November 23 and 24, bringing the city’s architecture to life with over 70 open buildings and a variety of parallel events. This year, the festival focuses on “Accessibility and Inclusion,” promoting architecture that is welcoming, functional, and open to everyone. With free guided tours led by dedicated volunteers, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Thessaloniki’s rich architectural heritage and contemporary designs that shape the city’s landscape today.