cove. tool's core mission is to fight climate change by helping architects, engineers, contractors, and developers use data-driven design through automation and cost optimization. Creating a competition premise that called attention to this critical issue was important. With the recently published landmark Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) 2021 report that warned of increased extreme heatwaves, droughts, and flooding, as well as a key temperature limit on track to be broken in just over a decade, it further highlighted the urgency. As climate change intensifies, housing stability will be increasingly under threat. These two inextricably linked issues had the potential to spark innovative ideas from the international design community and community-at-large. With the sizeable grand prize of $50k, the goal was to solicit entries from all over the world and help facilitate more conversations about carbon positive, affordable housing that could be replicated in multiple neighborhoods, cities, and countries. Sustainability and affordability are often two topics that are at odds. However, this competition proved that there are creative solutions to complex problems.
The Paris Agreement is an international treaty on climate change. Adopted by 196 countries in Paris on December 12, 2015, it entered into force on November 4, 2016. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius—preferably 1.5 degrees—compared to pre-industrial levels. To achieve this long-term temperature goal, countries aim to peak greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible to achieve a climate-neutral planet by mid-century. This entails reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels.
Climate change, the scarcity of resources, and urbanisation are hot topics in the building and construction industry. In this context, the importance of sustainability cannot be overemphasised: almost 40% of global CO2 emissions and 36% of global energy usage is associated with building and construction. These figures clearly illustrate the increasing need for more sustainable solutions in the industry.
Companies that play an active role in the building industry have a responsibility to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. This is why partners like Uponor, one of the leading international providers of solutions that move water for buildings and infrastructure, strive to help customers in Europe to choose the perfect solutions for greener building designs.
David Basulto, Founder & Editor in Chief of the most visited architecture website worldwide Archdaily, will give us interesting insights on how the architecture and design industry is changing on the verge of rapid digitalization and integration, reshaping the role of architects and designers.
SPACE10, IKEA's independent research and design lab, shares a first look at the program for its two-week pop-up in Mexico City, which will explore the theme "Beyond Human-Centered Design." With over 45 guest speakers, the pop-up will feature daily panels and lectures, exhibitions, workshops, a live radio program, and a series of immersive culinary experiences. The program, taking place from March 26 to April 9 at the multidisciplinary space LOOT, promises a comprehensive and vibrant exploration of how design and technology can be a powerful force for reimagining and creating a better everyday life on the planet.
Marc Thorpe . Towards an Architecture of Responsibility
The works presented in this book reflect an optimistic vision of the future. The buildings present themselves in a humble and respectful manor through their systemic integration of environment. Honest in their use of material and construction, each project deploys sustainable strategies such as locally sourced woods, earth brick construction, water harvesting, passive design, native landscaping and renewable energy production. Unique in narrative, context, history and location they all share one common theme, self-awareness.
With the Sensia Arena model, manufacturer GROHE offers a shower toilet that combines the global trend towards highly functional and hygienic toilets with award-winning design. Image Courtesy of Grohe
Shower toilets are fast becoming the new standard when it comes to personal hygiene. GROHE Sensia Arena showcases the benefits of this all-encompassing approach with award-winning design, innovative technology and an undeniable feel-good factor.
The Academic Association of Faculty of Architecture of Warsaw University of Technology would like to invite you to the next lecture in the "About Architecture" series, organized as a part of A-Akademia's activities. Our guest will be Ondřej Chybík, architect and co-founder of the CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERS studio.
Delve @ Google | Webinar for Real Estate Developers
Are you a real estate developer, architect, or urban planner interested in learning more about considerations for sustainable development in the Americas? On Tuesday, March 29th and Thursday, March 31st, Delve is hosting two webinars to walk you through how generative design empowers you to exceed your financial targets — while prioritizing quality of life factors - ultimately resulting in resilient, sustainable cities.
The commemorative program for the 25th Anniversary of the Center for Traditional Architecture Research (CIAT) consists of three lines of action, aiming to expand and diversify the many educational and research activities developed since 1996.
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The UIA World Congress 2023 CPH Science Track has now opened its Call for Papers, asking how architecture can activate its profound agency in shaping our societies and its potentials for a sustainable, equitable and inclusive future for all. Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present at the UIA World Congress of Architects 2023 Copenhagen taking place July 2-6, 2023.
TerraViva Competitions launches SILOS BUENOS AIRES, a new architecture competition that aims to rehabilitate the abandoned Silos from Puerto Madero in a creative and unconventional way. Prizes up to 6.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed by, among others, Giancarlo Mazzanti (El Equipo Mazzanti), He Jianxiang (O-Office Architects), Ilse Cárdenas (Palma), Juan Lucas Young (Sauerbruch Hutton);
The Grand Façade commission will bring public art to the heart of Sacramento's River District at the Richards Boulevard Office Complex (RBOC). This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks an Artist or Artist Team to propose a design concept for approximately 250 feet of exterior architectural screen standing 45 feet tall, partially wrapping the site's main parking garage.
open call: TRAITS of Postdigital Neobaroque Conference 2022
TRAITS of Postdigital Neobaroque Conference, 8th-9th December 2022, Obergurgl, Austria Organised by the research group ‘Postdigital Neobaroque’, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Now in its eleventh year, the annual Architecture + Design Film Festival, organised by the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation, presents critically acclaimed films focusing on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. The films cover a range of design-oriented topics from architecture and urban design to graphics and product design. is the only festival in Canada devoted solely to architecture and design.This year’s festival will include in person screenings at Cinematheque,100 Arthur Street, as well as the option to stream at home across Canada. There are 17 films from UK ,Italy, Lithuania, Denmark, US, Canada, Cambodia, Israel, Australia and Austria. The only Canadian based festival showcasing architecture and design. The full programme is online at: adff.ca/films.
