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While active lifestyles have increasingly been the focus of many people to stay fit physically, deep healing can still not be reached. As cities keep growing and daily realities quickly shift, people turn to new ways to maintain their well-being. For centuries, designers had missed a vital link to sustainability and well-being, which is the human beings’ inherent love for nature.

Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism announces international Competition for the conceptual architectural design of the CITES center and the ZOO with surrounding contact area in Berane.

What is the potential of the void? For architect Carlos M. Teixeira, it is a field of study, work, and fascination that has been explored for over two decades. This sensitive perspective on the possibilities of the unbuilt gave rise to the book Em obras: história do Vazio em Belo Horizonte, the second, revised and expanded edition of which is hitting bookstores. The launch will take place on August 13 at 10:30 AM at Livraria da Rua, in the capital of Minas Gerais. In the publication, the author proposes a new approach to cities, focusing not on buildings, but on potential spaces for reimagining how people relate to the urban environment, understanding public space as a field for social transformation.

On Wednesday, August 10, at 10:20 AM, the first session of a lecture series will take place, organized by the School of Architecture at the Universidad Andrés Bello's Campus Creativo. The series is led by professors Claudia Woywood and Soledad Larraín in collaboration with the Valparaíso Zonal Delegation of the College of Architects and with the participation of Espacio La Compañía, as part of the "City and Architecture" course.

This Friday, August 5, at 1:00 PM, David Miranda and Raúl Monterroso will discuss their contribution to Re_vista 05 of the Museo Experimental El Eco, titled "Modern Dreams, Magical Realisms, and Other Fantasies of Yesterday and Today."

Global management consultancy McKinsey & Company in 2016 noted that the construction industry was ripe for disruption. Considered one of the world’s largest sectors, the forced advancement and adoption of innovative technologies have allowed the engineering and construction (E&C) industry to persevere in the last two years. In fact, a more recent report, also from McKinsey, noted that the construction industry is more likely to emerge from the pandemic leaner, more digitised, and with a greater eye toward sustainability.

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Art, harmony, and construction: a new architecture book lists 16 steps to create spectacular buildings. From aesthetic reflections to detail-rich projects, the work is a theoretical-practical manual being launched in Curitiba and São Paulo. Architecture happens at the intersection of aesthetics and construction; in the delicate balance between art and engineering. Every architectural decision reflects a specific period, a sense of belonging, and a constant invitation to go beyond what already exists.

Curitiba hosts the roadshow ‘The Dialogue Between Steel Structures and Modular Construction’ promoted by the CBCA

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A ceremony to welcome new members and honor our Lifetime and Honorary Members, an exhibition and discussion on the CA Bulletin (1944-1963), the presentation of the CA Awards and Distinctions, and a keynote lecture by the new National Architecture Prize winner are among the activities with which the Colegio de Arquitectos de Chile will commemorate its 80th anniversary, all of which will be free and hybrid.

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The Pintuco – SCA Antioquia Scholarship is a program for architects and designers in Colombia and across Latin America who are interested in enhancing the spatial quality of residential spaces through interior design. The scholarship covers 100% of the tuition for the SCA-Antioquia interior architecture diploma program.

Submissions for the Buenos Aires International Architecture Biennial 2022 Award are open until Wednesday, August 10.

The selection process has begun for the construction of a temporary architectural installation as part of the second Young Architects Festival (YAF_CONSTRUCTO), to be held in 2023. The first edition of the festival took place at the Ruinas de Huanchaca Museum in Antofagasta in 2022.

"Baldosas en Valparaíso, oficio y patrimonio" [Tiles in Valparaíso: Craft and Heritage] is a research project aimed at safeguarding the craft of hydraulic tiles—a trade with over a century of tradition in the Valparaíso Region, utilizing an artisanal technique that has remained unchanged for over 150 years of global production.

This Saturday, August 6, at 7:00 PM, the Bruther (Stéphanie Bru, Alexandre Theriot) conference will take place, organized by the Center for Studies of Contemporary Architecture (CEAC) at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, with an introduction by Marcelo Faiden.

Registration is now open for the 15th cohort of the Cities Specialization - Strategic Management of Urban Territory, a program focused on the continuing education of professionals working in fields related to urban planning and management. The course develops the skills necessary for providing consulting services and for the development and implementation of territorial management projects. Beyond the fundamental topics of Territorial Planning and Urban Management, the course is continuously updated to incorporate contemporary themes such as Smart Cities, environmental issues and Sustainable Cities, and Public Policy and Fundraising.
The program features the excellence of the Unisinos faculty, alongside guest lecturers with recognized professional expertise and academic and/or professional experience in these fields.