At USC School of Architecture, we are committed to reimagining the built environment's past, present, and future through impactful scholarly research that engages communities and fosters social impact. With a focus on leveraging emergent design technologies for sustainable and ecological construction practices, we aim to revolutionize the AEC industry while envisioning a more inclusive and resilient future for all.
Façade colors are closely linked to place identity and help influence the surroundings and inhabitants of an area; they make it easier to safeguard and correct the use of color in urban areas. During the launch of their new color collection, STENI worked in collaboration with Scandinavia's leading expert in color and architecture, Kine Angelo, Associate Professor at NTNU, Department of Architecture and Technology, who has been working with color for over 12 years.
São Paulo Launch! The special edition of PISEAGRAMA dedicated to Vegetalidades will be launched in São Paulo this Saturday, October 28, at 4:00 PM, at Casa do Povo (R. Três Rios, 252 - Bom Retiro).
Grupo Hache is an independent organization of friends, including both students and young architects, who are passionate about and engaged in the architectural scene of our city. Their work spans various spheres, including teaching, design, research, and dissemination.
Water is a fundamental resource that sustains life, underpins agriculture, and fuels industry worldwide. However, water scarcity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue around the globe. Factors such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and industrial expansion exacerbate this situation. Among these contributing elements, water leakage remains an often underestimated and deprioritized aspect of water wastage.
Mariana Bunn Arquitetura e Acessibilidade will host a conversation with Thiago Barros this coming Sunday, October 22, as part of its series "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil."
The project "Replanning with the Landscape: Community Conflict Resolution and Technical Studies for Full Reurb-S" kicks off with an opening event scheduled for October 28, 2023. This event will be a significant milestone, bringing together project stakeholders, community representatives, and authorities from Ribeirão Preto, SP—the city where these communities are located—to highlight the initiative's importance and objectives, alongside the Council of Architecture and Urbanism of São Paulo (CAU/SP), which is funding its execution.
Next Saturday, October 28, at 7:00 PM, a conversation will be held between curator Fernanda Lopes and artists Andro Silva, Atelier Sanitário (Daniel Murgel and Leandro Barboza), Hugo Houayek, Natália Quinderé (Seis gentes dançam no museu), and Rafael Alonso at Galeria Athena. The event is part of the exhibition "O que há de música em você," which has just been extended until December 2, 2023, due to popular demand. The conversation is free and open to the public.
In March 2021, ACO and AIT-Dialog successfully launched a virtual tour through the seven continents of the world - inviting architects, urban planners, engineers and landscape architects to become part of "beyond.aco | architecture across continents". Now the journey continues: join them at their next live event on 15 November 2023 at 5 p.m. (CET) for a set of inspiring lectures. The focus is on responsible architecture in times of global change and climate challenges. Renowned architects and experts from different parts of the world will discuss various topics and examine the issue from ecological, social, societal and economic perspectives.
This book presents a selection of chronicles and essays on architecture, cities, and Latin American figures. Through an honest and clear voice, the author explores our territories and the lives that unfold within them.
The Archys Day is an in-person immersion taking place on October 28, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Pavilhão Castelatto Atibaia.
This workshop focuses on a design exercise regarding urban housing for diverse social sectors and is intended for architects and advanced architecture students. It is organized by the ANID Exploratory Project "Vivienda Sensible" and the Latin American Master of Architecture program at the University of Bío-Bío.
In the ever-evolving world of architectural visualization, Chaos Vantage is emerging as a valuable tool for architects, designers, and creative professionals who want to get a fresh, photorealistic perspective on their V-Ray projects in real-time. So, why should professionals consider exploring Chaos Vantage, in addition to the tools that already exist? This article will delve into its advantages, particularly in the realms of real-time, super-fast rendering, and photorealism.
The IE School of Architecture and Design is back with its Business of Design Series, where design meets business. The lecture series will explore a dynamic set of themes closely aligned with the Master in Business for Architecture and Design (MBArch), which is structured to enable architects and designers to become better managers, business developers and entrepreneurs.
Concéntrico celebrates its 10th edition with a major transformation, aiming to envision the festival's future and share the knowledge gained about the city by incorporating new formats, engaging diverse audiences, and tackling challenges that explore time as a catalyst for change in urban and social design. The new edition will take place from April 25 to May 1, 2024.
The sixth edition of the Transilvania Architecture Biennale (BATRA) 2023 is organized by the Romanian Order of Architects - Transilvania Branch, in partnership with the OAR branches in Bihor, Satu-Mare, Alba and North-West, and with the support of the OAR national branch.
The ICONIC AWARDS 2023: Innovative Architecture –awarded by the German Design Council– honors the best achievements in architecture, pioneering interior and product design, outstanding brand communication and a particularly innovative use of materials in the architecture sector. The winners are examples of design excellence and inspiring solutions for current challenges. The international jury of experts emphasizes the importance of visionary design that is not only aesthetically inspiring but also ecologically and socially influential.
From 620 submissions from over 30 countries, the jury selected 62 pioneering projects for the “Best of Best” award. In addition, the special prizes “Architects of the Year”, “Interior Designer of the Year” as well as the honorary prize “Architects’ Client of the Year” were awarded. The award winners were honored at the BMW World in Munich on 4 October, 2023.
The new furniture collection Nawabari is the manifestation of a shared vision. At the outset of the creative collaboration between furniture designers BoConcept and architecture office BIG, both parties sat down to share their insights and understandings of what today’s consumers need and how to create optimal social and living spaces.
