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.

Aiming to strengthen the link between constructive design practice in architecture and urbanism education and the private sector, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the first edition of the unique Student Ideas Competition for a Floating House – CIEF 01/2023.

On October 10 at 7:00 PM, Arquitectura en Corto invites you to the Fundación Arquia in Madrid (Tutor, 16) for the screening of "Bamboo: The Tradition of the Future." This documentary, directed by Swedish architect and filmmaker Johan Granberg, explores the potential of bamboo in contemporary construction and its extraordinary qualities in the fight against climate change. Following the screening, a panel discussion will be held with architects who are experts in the use of this material. Jesús Hernández, Director of Architecture at Estudio Lamela, was responsible for the construction of the T4 terminal at Madrid-Barajas Airport, the largest project in Spain built with bamboo; Eugenia Muscio, an architect and PhD from ETSAM, is a researcher specializing in the use of bamboo in construction; and Greta Tresserra, an architect, is the Founder and Creative Director of BambooHUB.

The main objective of the Emerging Latin American Practices Vol III lecture series is to foster conversations and debates with various emerging architecture collectives across Latin America. The series serves as a starting point for analyzing complex architectural projects that reflect design processes, project strategies, social impact, and theoretical reflections related to architectural practice and its intersections with academia, aiming to articulate an overview of the discipline's work in the region.

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.

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.

PUC Minas Architecture and Urbanism programs host international guests.

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.

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.

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/

Never Enough Architecture (NEA) presents its new initiative in support of Madrid Architecture Week and in collaboration with the City Council of Pelayos de la Presa (Madrid, Spain). This initiative combines a detailed course on "Adaptive Reuse" and "Placemaking" with an architecture competition, offering participants comprehensive learning on these two current key architectural trends.

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.