LEAP, a tech exhibition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 28-30 Nov 2021, aims to solve the major challenges facing humanity through the large scale investment in game changing technologies that have the potential to reshape the way we live.

With a background in landscape architecture, international development cooperation, and social impact measurement, Jia currently leads a research, analytics, and evaluation team at the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division to provide decision-support to improve quality of life for the public. She has a special interest in community development through design, performance measurement, and socio-ecological resilience research. Jia is also a research collaborator with the University of Toronto, working on translating resilience thinking into practical policy and operational priorities.

Project Colette together with the The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia wishes to support this new generation and help them propose a new sustainable architecture and urbanism capable to face the challenges of our century.

Non Architecture Competitions aims to find unconventional and unexplored design solutions in the field of architecture. The second phase of competitions is structured in 9+1 themes: a Research Ecosystem with the purpose of exploring each theme from different perspectives. All competitions have their focus on tackling the big issues of tomorrow, by seeking nontraditional approaches in the architect’s work.

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Metaphysics in Architecture is a 2021 Architecture Essay Competition, organized by Archiol. Architecture as a part of the physical world provokes metaphysical reactions such as feelings and thoughts in the individual experiencing the architecture. How can designs reach the metaphysical aspect of architecture? The competition, Metaphysics in Architecture is looking for essay submissions on the Metaphysical aspect in architectural design.
• A write-up of 1500 words on metaphysics in architecture.
• An Image supporting your essay (size 42cm X30cm)
What can be submitted?
• Text of up to 1500 words or less. (1000 words min.)
• Image of size 42cm X30cm
• Illustrations
• Graphics
• Diagrams

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Carl Pruscha is an unusual architect. His works are found in New York, Kathmandu, and Vienna. Far removed from each other, these three geographical areas profoundly influenced his outlook and career. In the United States Pruscha planned visionary and utopian projects. He began to deal with the real world in Nepal where the UN had sent him as a consultant in 1964. In this foreign culture the young architect grew with the challenge. Aside from complex development proposals for the Kathmandu Valley he created remarkable buildings that blend tradition and Modernism in close harmony with their natural and landscape environment.

Organized by the research platform Justicia Espacial, this discussion features Mexican architect and urbanist Surella Segu, co-founder of El Cielo Arquitectos, who will share her experiences with engagement in a practice focused on urban renewal and comprehensive solutions for housing deficits.

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“Carme Pinós: Scenarios for Life” is a journey through the architecture of Carme Pinós, one of the leading figures in contemporary Spanish architecture, in her first retrospective, curated by Luis Fernández-Galiano.

Specifying motorized shades seems simple enough, but the intricate design details can be intimidating even to an experienced design professional. Lutron is now offering its popular shades specifications workshop for architects, interior designers, and specifiers at no cost. Time-sensitive, 20-minute sessions hit key aspects of window treatment specification, help you avoid design pitfalls, and ensure you achieve your design intent.

The Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention’s 5th call, addressed to professionals related to interventions in architectural heritage –architects, historians, archaeologists...–, opens its online registration on Monday, December 21, 2020 and will remain open until March 12, 2021. On this occasion, any completed work, carried out or published in the European geographical area during the period between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2020, and which meets the requirements of the 4 categories of the award can be entered:

IC Cuba is an action-research project focused on the emerging heritage of Havana and its surrounding areas.

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IC Cuba is an action-research project focused on the emerging heritage of Havana and its surrounding areas.

The 5th edition of the European Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention, open to professionals involved in architectural heritage intervention—including architects, historians, and archaeologists—will accept submissions until March 12, 2021.

On Wednesday, February 10, at 5:00 PM (Mexico City time), Igor Zotti, General Manager of Soprema Mexico, and Jorge Echeverría, Commercial Manager of Soprema Mexico, will provide an introduction to synthetic, asphalt, and liquid waterproofing systems for green roofs.

Whether you are already a BIM Coordinator / BIM Manager or aspire to become one, this is a great opportunity to get up to speed with all the latest BIM standards and best practices. Attend a fun and interactive 10-week online program packed with presentations, tips, and virtual activities. Learn everything you need to know to manage a BIM office with Archicad from experienced GRAPHISOFT trainers and BIM Managers—from project creation and consultant collaboration to people and process management. Virtually meet other peers and share your experiences working on BIM projects using Archicad. Pass the assessments to earn a globally recognized GRAPHISOFT certificate.