The construction industry faces growing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices due to the need to mitigate climate change and protect natural resources. Traditional construction has a significant environmental impact, ranging from the destruction of ecosystems to high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, sourcing and manufacturing materials contribute to water pollution and hazardous waste generation. However, new products are emerging that offer more environmentally friendly solutions without compromising quality or performance, catering to architects committed to creating sustainable projects.
Indeed, selecting the right materials to help minimize negative impacts on the planet is one of the most effective ways to implement sustainable construction.
A 500-metre-long, uninterrupted steel wire that winds its way through the exhibition spaces, Photo: Erik Jan Ouwerkerk.
Enjoy a sensuous, minimalist installation of work by the internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. This is the first time his work has been presented in Denmark in a solo exhibition. One large, 3-D sketch, made of 500 metres of steel wire, frames a presentation of 12 different architectural projects. Rooted in Fujimoto’s design philosophy, all of them seek to create a correlation between nature and architecture.
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(Original Malibu Stage Co. cast: Fritz Michel, M.J. Kang, Geoffrey Wade & Rod Mclaughlin) Photo by Jackie Bridgeman
Join us for a hilarious and thought-provoking film screening of Private Jokes, Public Places, by Oren Safdie, at the iconic, newly reopened Hillside Theater at Taliesin! ️
ORGATEC is reinventing itself. The leading international trade fair for the future of work will return in 2024 with a new event concept that is designed to meet the evolving requirements of the world of work and is positioned even closer to the cutting edge. With a shorter duration, a new hall layout, focus areas with target group-relevant content, digital innovations and much more besides – experience a topic-centred, trendsetting and highly efficient event!
LÜTZEN, Niels A., 1826-1890. Tupi woman with child (copy after Albert Eckhout). Oil on canvas, 1877.
Temporary exhibition at the Historical and Geographical Institute also marks the reopening of the visitor circuit, following the completion of the first phase of the renovation project.
Call for entries for the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards
The Moroccan architectural scene is once again preparing to celebrate innovation and emerging creativity with the enthusiastic launch of the 2nd edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA). Launched on February 29, 2024, this prestigious call for entries aims to highlight the exceptional achievements of Moroccan architects under the age of 45. A distinguished jury of both national and international renowned architects will have the task of selecting the winners for this edition. The nominees will be announced on October 10 during a major event at the Sacré-Coeur Church in Casablanca. This evening will also feature a special tribute to Fouad Akalay, the visionary architect and founder of the YMAA, who recently passed away.
The “Rethink Mumbai Flooding: Open Competition and Exhibition” is a ground-breaking initiative designed to educate and empower students, architects, designers, and local communities to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change and flooding in Mumbai. This competition seeks to inspire innovative solutions that can reshape the city’s future.
Applications are now open for a specialized training program in the application of new design and additive construction technologies, particularly using cementitious mixtures for building. The program aims to leverage the potential of 3D printing in architecture, urban furniture, and infrastructure, drawing on the expertise and facilities of the Universidad del Bío-Bío, a leader in this field in Latin America.
Dearq magazine, published by the School of Architecture and Design at the Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia), announces the opening of its Call for Papers on an open topic. We invite submissions of original and unpublished research articles, not under simultaneous submission, in either Spanish or English, that address topics related to architecture, the city, and related fields.
Habib Fida Ali, Shell House, Karachi, Main Elevation (1978). Ink, pencil and watercolour on paper, 41 x 92 cm. Courtesy of the Architect.
Qatar Museums will open a first-of-its-kind exhibition exploring the arts and architecture from Pakistan since the 1940s. Organized by the future Art Mill Museum and presented in collaboration with the National Museum of Qatar, "MANZAR: Art and Architecture from Pakistan 1940s to Today" presents the enormously diverse output of the painters, photographers, architects and others who have defined the array of narratives, histories, and contemporary perspectives of Pakistan’s cultures over the past eighty years. The artworks, programs and events extend from the gallery spaces to the courtyard of the Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani for a broad immersion in Pakistani art and architecture. The ground-breaking exhibition, designed by renowned architect Raza Ali Dada and unfolding across twelve sections, will reveal how artists responded to and reimagined international modernist movements.
The International Summer School on Mosque Design will take place in Istanbul from September 18-27, 2024, in collaboration with the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Faculty of Architecture and the Taksim Mosque Foundation. The deadline for applications to this summer school, which offers a significant experience for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young designers who want to shape the future of mosque architecture, is August 25, 2024!
For the past eleven years, MEXTRÓPOLI has served as a space for reflecting on the city through architecture, bringing together specialists, students, citizens, public officials, artists, and journalists. The festival fosters the analysis and enjoyment of cities, one of humanity's greatest inventions.
“The Art That Unites Us” Brazilian and Argentine artists present their work starting August 29 at the Consulate of the Argentine Republic in Rio de Janeiro
The Arquitectura Film Festival Santiago marks a milestone as it enters its second decade, inviting reflection on how we live and interact within today's changing landscape. The open call for the international competition will remain open until August 30, 2024, and filmmakers from around the world are invited to participate via www.arqfilmfest.cl.
