The latest report from the UN’s climate panel states that the building industry accounts for 34% of global energy consumption and 37% of global CO2 emissions. As noted in the report: "The buildings and construction sector is not on track to achieve decarbonization by 2050." Dramatic numbers and rather depressing news. With this reality in mind, Danish window manufacturer VELUX recently set out to initiate a project to demonstrate that if the industry is willing to change, here and now, it’s possible. Together with their partners, Danish architect studio EFFEKT and engineer consultants Artelia, VELUX has built an experimental housing program called Living Places which exemplifies and proves that with current building technology and materials, a transition towards healthier and more sustainable living is already within reach.
Facade of the Casa da Boia in the historic center of São Paulo
Preserving the past through the recovery and appreciation of history, and promoting access to culture. Guided by these pillars, Casa da Boia—one of São Paulo’s most traditional commercial establishments, which recently celebrated its 125th anniversary—has scheduled a series of activities throughout the year, including workshops, musical performances, guided tours, and an exhibition.
Theater is composed of multiple elements that help convey a desired concept. One of these is set design, which integrates various objects and techniques to build an atmosphere aligned with the narrative universe. In an interview with Erika Malo, Mexican set designer Jorge Ballina notes that the setting is not just a visual resource for the audience, but also helps actors step into their characters' shoes to effectively convey the intended message.
ARQDIS Pavilion 2023 is an international conference (October 11–13) in Bogotá, Colombia, that will explore cutting-edge projects and research across the creative disciplines.
The Faculty of Architecture and Design at Universidad Finis Terrae, in conjunction with the Master’s in Contemporary Project, invites you to the presentation of "Critical State: On Contemporary Architectural Criticism in Chile," a publication by architect and PhD Fabián Barros Di Giammarino, Director of Research and the FAD Advanced Research Laboratory.
ArchiSummit, the premier annual international architecture event in Portugal, will take place at the Casa da Arquitectura in Matosinhos-Porto on July 5, 6, and 7.
The 18th Brazilian Systems Congress will present the theme "Systems in Conversation," which aims to foster interaction among the various research groups associated with systems and cybernetic thinking in Brazil. These interactions will facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences, with the goal of mapping and understanding the output of these groups.
Opening of the SINGULAR exhibition at the Dell Anno Porto showroom. The exhibition honors the 90th birthday of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza.
An initiative by the Brazilian custom furniture brand Dell Anno, the Singular exhibition reaches its final destination: the city of Porto, home to the architect being honored, Álvaro Siza. This traveling exhibition celebrates the work of the Portuguese architect, who turned 90 this month, featuring photographs of the Iberê Camargo Foundation in Porto Alegre—his only project in Brazil.
The Los Angeles Design Festival returns Thursday, June 22-Sunday, June 25, 2023, with the theme, “Design for the People.” Join global and local creatives in celebrating art, design, culture, and community at ROW DTLA, Helms Bakery District in West L.A., and the Downtown Long Beach Design District, along with a variety of independent events hosted throughout the city. From talks and studio tours to exhibitions, installations and block parties, the 2023 Los Angeles Design Festival is free to attend.
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Graphic presentation of each workshop in Spanish. Images provided by the tutors to DigitalFUTURES 2023. Curation and graphic editing of DigitalFUTURES by Giovanna Pillaca & Camila Andino
DigitalFUTURES is a global online platform aimed at democratizing access to education and promoting critical and reflective thinking in the fields of architecture and design. Through monthly free events, we explore the latest advancements in computational design, robotic fabrication, artificial intelligence, and related fields, including theoretical, environmental, and social aspects. In 2022, Digital FUTURES Spanish was established to offer discussion sessions and workshops. Since then, it has featured the participation of more than 90 prominent Spanish-speaking designers and architects. These sessions are available for free on their YouTube channel.
Mariana Bunn will be in conversation with cartoonist Ricardo Ferraz
Mariana Bunn Architecture and Accessibility will host a conversation with Ricardo Ferraz this coming Sunday, June 25, as part of her series, "Accessibility from North to South: All the Voices of Brazil."
The Banco Nacional de México, through Fomento Cultural Citibanamex, and the Sordo Madaleno Foundation invite you to the book presentation of "Transformación urbana. Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos," as part of the public program surrounding the exhibition of the same name.
The Trianon-Masp Station Cultural Space presents the "Posters" exhibition by Italian artist Tomaso Marcolla. Addressing contemporary issues such as gender inequality, violence and abuse, economic crisis, solidarity, and environmental preservation, Marcolla presents a series of digital collages to the Metro audience that invite reflection on how art can speak for silenced groups.
The Architecture Award for the Smart Marina event is a competition that aims to inspire established architects and architecture students to create waterfront projects that are not only attractive and functional but also sustainable. The objective is to design a space where boaters, tourists, and local communities can enjoy the location while preserving the natural environment. The prize encourages the use of innovative materials, architectural techniques, and energy-efficient technologies to promote sustainability in the marina industry. The competition aims to recognize outstanding architecture that exemplifies the perfect balance between functionality, aesthetics, and environmental conservation.
As part of the ongoing research by NLÉ, African Water Cities is a vivid collection of essays, research, photographs and visions of African cities and communities by waterfronts evolving through two of the most significant trends of our time: rapid urbanization and a changing climate.
We invite you to join re:arc institute—a new philanthropic organization supporting architectures of planetary well-being—in celebration of the opening of The Greenhouse: a UIA Pavilion in the form of a new, youth-focused environmental education space in Copenhagen.
