On Friday, November 9, at 7:00 PM, the Fernando Castillo Velasco Auditorium will host the launch of the third ARQDOC of 2018, written by Thomas Weaver and published by Ediciones ARQ.

How can we design complex solutions for leadership in decision-making? How is knowledge constructed, and what is the validity of that knowledge? Does objectivity exist in the sciences? What is intersubjectivity?

On December 11, the book "Samuel Kruchin: Arquitetura" will be launched at Casa Tegra in São Paulo. Published by J.J.Carol, the work presents images, plans, drawings, and texts of fifteen completed projects and several recent studies developed by architect Samuel Kruchin, principal of Kruchin Arquitetura.

09:00 - 09:30 – Registration
Opening Session
09:30 - 10:00 – Opening: The Role of Public Officials in Implementing Urban Innovations.
Speaker: José Auricchio Júnior (Mayor of São Caetano do Sul)
10:00 – 10:30 – Public-Private Partnerships in Social Housing – São Paulo
Speaker: Andra Robert de Carvalho Campos (Executive Secretary of the Housing PPP)
10:30 – 11:00 – Challenges for the Internationalization of Urban Projects
Speaker: José Roberto Geraldine Júnior (President of the Council of Architecture and Urbanism/SP)

Today, as part of the 5th CAM-SAM Congress at 5:30 PM, join "Architects for Resilience" (#5congresoCAM-SAM). Participants include Laura Alonso of MMX, Alejandra de la Mora of CidsINFONAVIT, Derek Dellekamp of DELLEKAMP ARQUITECTOS, Manuel García Zayas, Oscar Sanginés, and Martha Peña from the CAM-SAM Technical Committee for Architectural Resilience. Be sure to attend! #arquitectosXresiliencia

The ARQUITETURAS FILM FESTIVAL LISBON—the only international film and architecture festival in Portugal—will hold its 6th edition from June 6 to 10 at the Fórum Lisboa and Cinema City Alvalade.

Entrepreneurial Architect Week highlights opportunities beyond design

The Entrepreneurial Architect Week, taking place from February 26 to March 2, will spark important discussions regarding opportunities for architects and urban planners beyond design. Renowned national and international figures will participate in this free event, sharing their perspectives on business, trends, and innovation within the sector.

5th Edition of the vertical gardens masterclass, focusing on vertical vegetable gardens.

Given the current growth of the architectural profession within society, it is essential to engage in open debate where ideas take precedence over imagery. With this in mind, the 'Encuentros de Arquitectura' event serves as a forum for analysis and critique, fostering a deeper understanding of the concepts that define the discipline.

The Council of Architecture and Urbanism of Rio de Janeiro (CAU/RJ) is hosting a public debate to discuss cultural funding lines and the appreciation of architecture and urbanism through the lens of culture. The event will also provide an opportunity to address questions regarding the 6th edition of the organization's Cultural Sponsorship Program, which is accepting applications until 5:00 PM on September 21 for financial support for initiatives such as events or publications related to the architecture and urbanism profession.

OBJECTIVE

To provide participants with the methodology and processes for implementing BIM 5D (Cost Engineering) during the planning, organization, and budget management phases, as well as BIM model development, to establish a context-specific methodology that addresses user needs.

To share our recent experience presenting at the BILT Europe 2018 conference (Ljubljana, Slovenia) and to introduce the services we are providing to companies in Concepción, CTI will host a free talk titled "World-Class BIM in Concepción."

n'UNDO proposes approaching architecture and urbanism from a different perspective, understanding that it is possible to build more and better through reduction, restraint, and reasoned declination. The theoretical framework developed aims to improve the urban and environmental landscape through a shift in professional and personal perspective, creating meeting places for those who feel engaged, while stimulating reflection, criticism, debate, and collective action.

This discussion aims to create a space for proactive dialogue, featuring various guest speakers alongside students and the general public, to address pressing issues regarding the city's future challenges.
We have invited four professionals who have led the coordination necessary to bring projects that foster social integration to fruition. The goal is for them to present each project as an example of urban best practice. Despite varying scales of intervention and diverse target users, these projects share a common thread: they serve as proactive contributions to the discussion on current and future urban challenges.

INNOTICA, an engineering firm specializing in the development of automation and control projects for large-scale buildings, has organized a professional course for stakeholders in Ecuador's construction sector as part of the 2nd SmartCities Ecuador 2018 Congress. The course is open to architects, civil, electrical, electronic, telecommunications, and mechanical engineers, as well as students and builders.

This course is an introduction to the development, control, and realization of complex geometries through the association of project parameters using Grasshopper, the most advanced generative modeling software for architecture and design.

In the year marking the 20th anniversary of its founding, the Order of Architects is hosting the 15th Congress of Architects on October 25, 26, and 27 at the Arade Congress Center in Lagoa, Algarve.

For one week, the event will host lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and, for the first time, a forum where graphic design and architecture students can showcase their work. The event’s primary objective is to promote professional practice in graphic design and architecture, featuring renowned national and international figures.