We are continuing the discussions regarding two relatively recent heritage typologies that require greater attention in contemporary times: modern and industrial heritage. The goal is to foster dialogue between modernity and the industrial production that utilized new materials, construction systems, and architectural works that defined this era. These works must be constantly remembered, as they unfortunately suffer from ongoing alterations or even demolition due to a lack of recognition as heritage assets by much of society.

The "Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applied to the Territory" course introduces this system, which allows for the capture, storage, analysis, management, and presentation of all types of geographic data by establishing relationships between architecture, territory, and GIS.

Learn more about the Master's in Facades at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM). Pre-registration for the 2023-24 academic year is now open for both in-person and online formats. The program begins in October 2023.

Throughout history, schools and prisons have shared the same spatial principles, as they were built to discipline and direct their inhabitants and users. However, in recent years, new visions have finally begun to emerge regarding how we should teach within an increasingly less hierarchical and pyramidal system, and how spaces intended to foster the creation and exchange of knowledge should be designed. Simultaneously, educational buildings in Colombia have become increasingly regulated, bringing their design to a level of specialization comparable only to hospital architecture.

As we stand at the dawn of a new technological era, architects and designers are witnessing a paradigm shift in the industry. The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and collaborative design solutions are transforming the professional landscape, redefining the boundaries between creativity and technology. This article delves into these emerging trends and introduces cutting-edge tools designed to address the challenges inherent in this sweeping wave of innovation, relieving architects from the anxiety of navigating the unknown.

Idealism and materialism, those two antagonistic philosophical visions, are constantly perceived in architecture. Juan Gris said that a nail was made with the idea of a nail, while Braque thought that a nail was made with iron.

The latest edition of the long-standing magazine from the Association of Architecture Offices (AOA) covers the evolution, regeneration, and recovery of cities, along with the need to challenge the paradigms that have been mandatory in planning and that must be reconsidered to significantly improve the quality of life in neighborhoods, towns, and cities. This was stated by the magazine's director, Yves Besançon, while unveiling the contents of issue #48 at an event that brought together associates, professionals, and partners at Espacio AOA.

ARCHITECTS OFFICE is opening its doors for the Vila Madalena Art Fair on August 20, inviting the public to explore the work and behind-the-scenes of the architecture, urbanism, and interior design agency. Attendees can also visit the “Possible Worlds” exhibition, which features projects that inspire the imagination of desirable futures for living, presenting sustainability research that ranges from ecology to sociology.

TAQ Arquitectura, through its cultural project PENSARQ_, invites you to the event:

Matt Woods takes pride in "designing for deconstruction," which involves creating spaces and buildings that can easily be broken down at the end of a project. This philosophy is influenced by the high turnover rate in the hospitality industry, where Woods frequently works. He considers factors such as materials and functional elements that can be easily dismantled, such as using screws instead of nails or glues. Woods also focuses on reusing materials from past projects and collaborating with recycling companies to minimize waste. 

The North Atlantic Cities by Charles B. Duff, which is available for the first time in the United States, is a book on urban development and urban life masquerading as a book on architecture. It is the story of four hundred years of architecture and urban development in four countries: the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, particularly cities like New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, to name a few. The author starts with a kind of building few others have considered -the row house, which could very well be the key to understanding why many of the world’s great cities look and function as they do. From the 1600’s to today as the author theorizes, this innocuous-seeming housing type is perhaps the antidote to suburban sprawl, urban decay and the worst catastrophes of global climate change.

This monograph explores the work of Holly & Smith Architects (H/S) over the past 40 years. This compilation of some of the firm’s most recent work demonstrates the designer’s deep respect for the climate, vernacular, culture/context, topography, and the natural environment of the deep South. Significant climate and environmental factors have informed the H/S design philosophy. The culture of south Louisiana has also greatly influenced the design solutions by respecting the vernacular and context of the semi-rural communities.

This publication documents the work carried out by fourteen Design-Build Studios in Latin America over the past twenty years, compiling a total of thirty-nine projects that place an emphasis on teaching with a social agenda and the impact that the construction experience has on students and communities.

The A' Design Awards recently completed its 2022-2023 cycle, for which it awarded hundreds of projects, in various categories, from around the world. As one of the world's leading international juried design competitions, its objective is to recognize and promote the best in global design, across a number of creative disciplines. With over 100 categories –including Furniture Design; Architecture, Building and Structure Design; Interior Space and Exhibition Design, and more– the award is currently open for entries for the 2023-2024 cycle.

In an unprecedented partnership with Milan’s POLI.DESIGN, Portobello Shop is hosting the 7th edition of the Archtrends Summit, a creativity forum presented through its trends and references platform, on September 5th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at the Teatro Santander in São Paulo, recognized as one of the largest and best-equipped theaters in Latin America. Beyond the partnership with POLI.DESIGN, a leading foundation in Italian design, the major highlight is that, for the first time, the event will be open to the public with tickets available for purchase.

Through August 31, 2023, CAU Brasil will accept proposals for papers on the theme of Education, Professional Scope, and Practice. The goal is to discuss ideas that answer the question: What kind of architect do we need and what kind of architect do we want? Selected papers will be presented during CAU's 2nd National Seminar on Education, Professional Scope, and Practice. The free, hybrid event is organized by the Education and Training Commission of the Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Brazil (CEF-CAU/BR) and is scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20 in Brasília.

Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Ricardo Shimosakai this coming Sunday, August 13 (Father's Day), as part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil."

Architects have always adapted their designs for the key building indicators of their time. After decades of focus on energy efficiency, embodied carbon is quickly becoming the key indicator for our next generation of buildings. Yet most of us are only beginning to understand the work of life cycle analysis (LCA), which is central to assessing the environmental impacts of building products both before, during, and after construction.