The final design thesis presentations for the Latin American Master of Architecture at the University of Bío-Bío in Concepción, Chile, will be held this coming August.

A project by Silva + Chartier Arquitectura, led by architects Herbert Silva Diaz and Adriana Muguerza Zárate, which seeks to reinforce, generate, and exchange knowledge and perspectives among professionals, students, and the community. This participatory workshop is an interdisciplinary, proactive effort aimed at fostering critical and reflective thinking regarding territorial issues.

Join us for the launch of the children's book "Vou a Pé"!

This 12-hour course consists of theoretical and practical classes, covering everything from the theory of millwork to topics such as finishes, lighting, executive projects, and construction management. To ensure a thorough grasp of the technical knowledge required to understand interior detailing and how to translate it into plans and drawings, the course includes in-class practical activities, always with guidance from the instructor. The course also features out-of-class exercises, as well as support materials including a workbook, exercises, and useful checklists, which are particularly helpful for those just beginning to work with detailing representation.

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.

Is waiting part of mobility? What happens when we cycle or run through the city? What is digital mobile work? Are food items a component of human mobility? These are some of the questions addressed in the book "New Key Terms for Mobility Studies in Latin America," edited by Paola Jirón, Dhan Zunino, and Guillermo Giucci, and published by Teseo Editorial.

The HABIS 30 YEARS International Seminar: A Trajectory of Teaching, Research, Extension, and Practice in Rural Territories and the Technological Field of Architecture and Construction will take place on August 7 and 8, 2023, at the Paulo de Camargo e Almeida Auditorium.

As part of the series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil," Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with architect Regina Cohen this coming Sunday, July 23.

SEMANAU (Architecture and Urbanism Week at UFERSA) is an event organized by the Architecture and Urbanism program at the UFERSA Pau dos Ferros campus, located in the Semi-Arid region. Throughout its four editions, its primary objective has been to connect students from this rural public university with professionals, students, and researchers in the field (architects and urban planners) or related disciplines.

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The Colombian Society of Architects, aiming to strengthen the promotion of sustainable architecture in Colombia and with the mission of consolidating this effort through concrete incentives, is calling for project submissions for the "III Award for Excellence in Sustainable Architecture – Vidrio Andino."

Concrete Show, an event for the construction supply chain, has opened visitor registration for its 14th edition, which will take place from August 8 to 10 at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo. Registration is free and must be completed on the Concrete Show website.

IAAC presents the II REDES Summit: The Proximity Urbanism, part of the second edition of the Online Master in Cities (MOeC).

Never Enough Architecture (NEA) is launching a new initiative that bridges education and competitions. The initiative combines traditional architecture competitions with free courses led by experts, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of the competition's core themes.

São Paulo, 2023 – On July 25, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory at Insper will host the debate "Implementing Early Childhood Programs and Social Urbanism: Success Stories."

Never Enough Architecture (NEA) has launched a new initiative that bridges the gap between architectural competitions and professional development. This proposal combines traditional competitions with free courses taught by industry experts, providing participants with a comprehensive learning experience regarding the competition themes.

São Paulo, 2023 – Registration is now open for the course "Urban Mobility Management – A Path to Smart and Sustainable Cities," offered by the Arq.Futuro Cities Laboratory at Insper, which will take place throughout August and early September. The eight sessions aim to deepen knowledge of urban mobility dynamics, a central theme in policy discussions aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for inhabitants. Commuting alternatives shape the urban experience for everyone—enabling, hindering, or even inhibiting access to and the right to the city.

ABD CONAD—the National Congress of Interior Design—will bring together professionals from across the country for an event focused on professional development and relevant industry discussions. The event will take place on August 3rd and 4th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the WTC Events Center, located within the D&D Shopping complex in São Paulo.

The 2nd COPAM DOCOMOMO BR/Forum for the Conservation of Modern Heritage continues one of the initiatives of our Docomomo Brazil administration (SOMA MANAGEMENT 2022-2023), which aims to discuss and highlight paths for the conservation of modern assets, focusing on the themes of safeguarding, rehabilitating, and conserving 20th-century heritage.