The BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology is revolutionizing the construction sector, and with it, the role of the BIM Manager. This professional is responsible for managing the building process using BIM, from initial sketches to project completion.

A BIM Manager's career path can vary based on education, experience, and professional goals. However, in general, BIM Managers tend to follow a similar career trajectory. 

This book—following an initial manifesto/research project, Walkscapes: Walking as an Aesthetic Practice (2002), and a collection of articles, Pasear, detenerse (2016)—is an autobiographical account of moments and situations, at times true epiphanies, in which I discovered significant relationships between nomadism, architecture, and hospitality.

Elizabeth de Portzamparc, one of the few women leading large-scale architectural projects in a field dominated by men, will speak this Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 PM at the IAB on "New Architecture, New Worldview." Elizabeth de Portzamparc is a member of the Honorary Committee and a spokesperson for the 27th World Congress of Architects (UIA 2020), affiliated with UNESCO, which will be held in July in Rio de Janeiro.

On February 11, 2020, at 7:00 PM, the IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) will host the first IED Parla of the year in Higienópolis, São Paulo. Moderated by José Carlos Carreira, the lecture “Design, Value, and Purpose” brings together the experiences and insights of the coordinators of the postgraduate programs in Fashion Marketing and Communication (Juliana Lopes and Caline Migliato), Strategic Design and Innovation (Francisco Albuquerque), Contemporary Interior Design (Alexandre Salles), and User Experience (UX) (Ricardo Couto).

The "Novos Talentos Brasileiros - Design e Arte" exhibition is set to host its highly anticipated 8th edition, promising once again to captivate the public by showcasing national creativity. In this annual event, talented Brazilian artists and designers have the opportunity to present their innovative creations and unique visions to the world.

The "Pressão de Borda" collective presents the exhibition "Whispered News from a World Without Direction" at the Galeria Paulo Branquinho. The show opens on October 7 in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro.

Throughout October, more than 230 events will discuss building urban resilience in the Global South. Featuring representatives from over 20 countries in Latin America and Lusophone Africa, the 2023 Urban Circuit (Circuito Urbano) will take place from October 2 to 31. The schedule is now available on the event website.

PUC Minas Architecture and Urbanism programs host international guests.

We cordially invite you to the opening of the Alberto Cruz Covarrubias exhibition, Casa Olivetti: "Una casa no tan casa" [A House Not Quite a House], at Galería Gallo, a space dedicated to the interdisciplinary intersection of design, architecture, the city, and contemporary culture.

Green Building Day is an event that will bring together creative and detail-oriented professionals who value quality architecture, with the goal of expanding the horizons of sustainable architecture, honing skills, and exploring the true potential of innovative and sustainable architectural design.

Experience the postgraduate programs at Escola da Cidade

IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) will host Italian architect, professor, and artist Tarshito for an incredible Master Class on February 15, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The session will feature a presentation of his working method and an introduction to the spiritual masters who inspire his art. The Master Class is free and open to the public; registration is required via the following link: https://ied.edu.br/rio/evento/master-class-com-tarshito/

Launched in 2023 and developed by the Technological Center for Innovation in Construction (CTEC) and the Chile Green Building Council, the P+ Material Passport for Construction Platform enables the registration, characterization, and traceability of building materials and components throughout their lifespan.

"Entreplanos: Cinema, City, Architecture" is an open-call competition for short films of up to two minutes, shot entirely on a mobile phone. Entries must address themes related to the city and architecture.

The upcoming issue of V!RUS journal (www.nomads.usp.br/virus) will address the theme QUESTION OF METHOD (see the full call for papers at: https://bit.ly/2Sj5CaX). The deadline for submissions is March 10, 2020 (publication in July 2020). Articles may be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.

The event brings together experts from Brazil and abroad to discuss trends and the importance of humanizing interior design projects.

Escola Aberta no Galpão is a non-profit educational entity based in Presidente Prudente, SP, that promotes debates, meetings, and workshops on architecture, the city, arts, culture, and related fields.

In partnership with Empreendedorismo para Arquitetos, we are bringing a new workshop to São Paulo for architecture students and professionals who are currently entrepreneurs, considering entrepreneurship, or adopting intrapreneurial techniques within their firms.