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This course introduces aspects of ecological architecture through the design and construction of a small house, focusing on integrating architecture with the environment. Key topics include landscape analysis, appropriate material use, water flow and its biological processes, food production, energy efficiency, bioclimatic design, and the capacity of a building to generate positive social impact.
The 3rd Symposium on Sustainable Environmental Rehabilitation is hosted by the Laboratory of Sustainability Applied to Architecture and Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of Brasília (FAU-UnB). This scientific event will feature academic presentations organized into three main tracks: rehabilitation and sustainability; cities and indicators; and
environment and energy efficiency.
In this lecture, Fábio Witt, founder of Vobi, will cover:
The Architecture and Urbanism Week is a non-profit event organized by the Architecture and Urbanism Academic Directory at PUC Minas. Held annually, the event is currently part of the university's second-semester academic calendar. Its primary objective is to highlight topics of regional and global relevance through lectures, workshops, and activities. By welcoming students from PUC Minas and other universities, as well as industry professionals, the event fosters an exchange of experiences among participants. Since 1996, the PUC Minas Architecture and Urbanism Weeks have stood out in the local scene as artistic and cultural events. Beyond architectural discussions, they host debates with social and political movements, meetings with renowned and street artists, exchanges with leading professionals, and a variety of workshops and activities.
IED Rio is offering four free online classes this September, corresponding to four full online courses scheduled for the second semester. These sessions serve as a lead-up to the launch of in-person courses in 2022. The classes—covering lighting design, style generation, the role of the physical store in a post-pandemic landscape, and visual thinking for business—will be led by industry-leading designers, including Diana Joels, Michela Mezzavilla (Spain), Rafo Castro, Carolina Baltar, and Rafael Andrade.
The "Places of Memory" Seminar will take place online from March 24 to 26, 2021.
Free event to discuss Private Initiative and Public Space at B32
Join us for a unique experience during SÃO PAULO DESIGN WEEK - DW! 2021.
What are the principles of timber structural design? How can one understand and develop structural arrangements? How can structural stability be ensured and elements pre-dimensioned? Which construction systems are most suitable for a given project? How can one begin projects involving long spans or tall timber buildings? This course aims to address these and other key questions to assist architects, engineers, builders, and others interested in using timber as a structural material.
BIM design with remote teams: learn the agile method developed by OSPA and apply it to your firm!
Roundtable discussion with Igor de Vetyemy, architect, urban planner, and President of IAB-RJ, regarding the film he directed about architect Marcos Konder Netto.
{CURA} believes that teaching, debate, and professional practice knowledge must go hand in hand.
A new housing trend that combines privacy and community is beginning to spark interest among aging Brazilians who want to plan how they will live the third stage of their lives: Cohousing.
The City of Cataguases, through the State Government, opened registration on May 24 for the Public Architectural Competition for the city's entrance portal on Avenida Nicolau Siervi.
Estudio Tupi Invites: The Origins of Brazilian Modern Architecture
The 15th SEMAU (Architecture and Urbanism Week), organized by the Tutorial Education Program (PET) for Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the Federal University of Alagoas (FAU/Ufal), will feature the theme "Healthy Cities: urgencies, perspectives, and addressing challenges." The event will include lectures, workshops, Cine Semau, and a roundtable discussion, aiming to discuss and reflect on the existing challenges and complexities in promoting health and well-being in cities, as well as to present and share positive experiences regarding the political role of architecture, urbanism, and related fields in this debate.
Postgraduate distance learning program now open to students nationwide
IED Rio is resuming its activities this August with two free online classes and a program of nine online courses for the second semester. Fashion and strategy, graphic and digital design, and space and light design will be the semester's core themes. These open classes will be facilitated by renowned designers such as Almir Mirabeau, who holds a PhD in Design from ESDI UERJ and has been a professional in the graphic industry since 1984, and Daniel Moura, who holds a PhD in Design from PUC Rio and possesses extensive market experience.