Offering productivity levels 50% higher than previous models, HP introduces its new range of large-format printing solutions, HP Latex. The series consists of four devices—the HP Latex 700 and 800, and the HP Latex 700W and 800W—bringing white ink printing capabilities to this category for the first time. Print jobs run on this new series will not only deliver brighter colors and finer details, but will also do so at even faster print speeds, reaching up to 36 m2 per hour.
Developed with a clear focus on design innovation and material application, DYNAMax is a concrete characterized by high strength, extraordinary durability, and superior stiffness, combined with deep concrete expertise. Simply put, DYNAMax is a high-performance concrete designed to meet new design trends, environmental challenges, and technical requirements in the construction industry.
Today, the kitchen has evolved into an architectural hub for gathering and socializing, displacing the living or dining room as the home's primary social center. Similarly, in contemporary design, the bathroom has taken on a central role. Design concepts now reflect the user's personality, whether in small or spacious layouts, by combining wall and floor coverings, materials, and decorative elements.
Bathroom and kitchen renovation has become a booming sector within architecture, driven by a vast range of product options and projects that are increasingly accessible to execute. These spaces are no longer merely utilitarian; they can also be designed to reflect the overall character of the home.
Proper home insulation and selecting the right materials are fundamental when undertaking a construction project. These strategies enhance interior comfort and serve as a long-term cost-saving measure.
This week marks the opening of "Construcción / Villa 31," an exhibition by Cristóbal Palma at GALLO (Galería Lo Contador), a space dedicated to the interdisciplinary intersection of design, architecture, and contemporary culture.
On Friday, January 20, 2023, during the Constitutive Session of the new National Board elected by our members in the 2022 CA Elections, the new Executive Board and officers of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile were chosen for the 2022–2024 term.
In a context where cultural expressions are increasingly valued, and their presentation and representation are vital to conveying diverse content, the design of exhibition spaces becomes particularly relevant when projecting and establishing different perceptions and narratives, both in daily life and during specific events.
DigitalFUTURES is a global online platform aimed at democratizing access to education and promoting critical and reflective thinking in the fields of architecture and design. Through monthly free events, we explore the latest advancements in computational design, robotic fabrication, artificial intelligence, and related fields, including theoretical, environmental, and social aspects. In 2022, Digital FUTURES Spanish was established to offer discussion sessions and workshops. Since then, it has featured the participation of more than 90 prominent Spanish-speaking designers and architects. These sessions are available for free on their YouTube channel.
Architectural environments impact human well-being. Neurobehavioral measurements can be used to determine the most appropriate conditions for spatial environments.
On December 9, the exhibition "Corpo Formoso" will open at the Galeria do Lago in the Museu da República. It features 11 new paintings by Rio-based artist Yoko Nishio, marking her first solo exhibition following her participation in various group shows at the Museu da República itself, the Centro Cultural Correios in Niterói, and Sesc Teresópolis, among other renowned museums and galleries.
The third edition of this traveling festival, organized by the Sarañani! School of Conservation of Fundación Altiplano, is underway. Designed for those passionate about conservation, sustainable construction, traditional crafts, and responsible living, as well as coastal cuisine and beach landscapes, the event takes place in the wonderful port of Callao—a heritage treasure of the Americas—in collaboration with the Patronato de la Cocina del Callao, the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura del Callao, and the Centro Tierra of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
The 7th edition of the Semana Criativa de Tiradentes arrives with plenty of new features. The festival, which celebrates the intersection of art and culture while honoring handmade design, will take place from October 19 to 22 in the city of Tiradentes.
The new edition of Bancos Indígenas do Brasil presents valuable photographic documentation of the BEI Collection of Indigenous Benches, accompanied by texts that explore the subject through various cultural, practical, and aesthetic lenses. The book also features a map locating the ethnic groups represented in the collection, as well as a stunning photo essay by Rafael Costa captured in the Xingu region.
Brazilian art, particularly street art, graffiti, and their derivatives, continues to gain prominence abroad. A case in point is the participation of Enivo, a muralist and co-owner of the A7MA gallery, in ArtPrize 2023. The event is taking place in Michigan, where the artist has been since the beginning of the month preparing two projects for the city.
On November 16, the University of Santiago de Chile (USACH) will award an honorary doctorate to architect and 2019 National Architecture Prize recipient Miguel Lawner Steiman, in recognition of his distinguished career and commitment to social housing.
The current urban lifestyle, centered on vehicles and mass production, has serious consequences for people and the environment. In Brazil, more than 80% of the population lives in urban environments (Embrapa, 2017), and walking is the primary mode of transportation in cities, accounting for 39% of daily trips (2018, ANTP). If we consider that public transport trips begin and end on foot, walking is involved in approximately 67% of daily trips (2018, ANTP).
The trip to the Venice Architecture Biennale, led by Francesco Perrotta-Bosch, will take place from October 12 to 23.
The Irmãos da Terra group, composed of residents from rural communities in Southwest São Paulo and technical teams from Escola da Cidade and Cânions Paulistas, invites you to a series of lecture-meetings on rural living and methods that respect and value local culture, identity, nature, water, energy, and food. The sessions will present best practices and references to support participatory plans within the involved communities.