On July 16 at 7:00 PM, IABsp will host a live stream (broadcast via IABsp’s Facebook and YouTube channels) featuring Vicente Wissenbach (editor of Jornal Arquiteto), Taiana Car Vidotto (professor at FACENS and researcher at UNICAMP), and Rafael Mielnik (IABsp Board of Directors) to discuss the history of Jornal Arquiteto and present the digitization and online release of this significant content from the IABsp archives.
Tuesday, July 14, at 8:00 PM: Paulo Galo is the guest on the next episode of Meia Hora com o BrCidades. Galo leads the movement advocating for better working conditions for app-based delivery workers, who have been among those most exposed to contagion risks during the pandemic. The discussion will be moderated by Paolo Colosso and Tainá de Paula. The program will be broadcast live and simultaneously on BrCidades' Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter channels. Click the link, set a reminder, and join BrCidades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu653hXjTKs
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, urban mobility has undergone profound changes, and the bicycle has emerged as a sustainable option capable of meeting social distancing requirements. The implementation of temporary bike lanes on major corridors, such as arterial and collector roads, highlights the importance of cycling for daily commutes.
Tuesday, July 21, at 8:00 PM: João Whitaker is the guest for the next Meia Hora com o BrCidades. Whitaker, a professor at FAUUSP and former Municipal Secretary of Housing for São Paulo, will discuss housing and the right to the city with Paolo Colosso and Tainá de Paula.
Social Urbanism is an urban intervention strategy created in Medellín that was fundamental in transforming the social reality of the city's impoverished neighborhoods. Brazil already has a success story in Recife: the Compaz (Community Centers for Peace). Drawing on these experiences and with the support of professors from Eafit Urban, the postgraduate program launched by Insper, Itaú Cultural, and Arq.Futuro aims to train managers capable of addressing the complex reality of vulnerable urban centers in Brazil.
On Monday, July 27, at 8:00 PM, Gregório Duvivier will be the guest on the next episode of Meia Hora com o BrCidades. Duvivier is an actor, writer, columnist for Folha, host of HBO's Greg News, and a comedian with the Porta dos Fundos channel. He will discuss humor and democracy with Paolo Colosso and Tainá de Paula. The program will be broadcast live and simultaneously on BrCidades' Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter channels. Click the link, set a reminder, and join BrCidades:
The Architecture and Health Study Group is a monthly event dedicated to discussing topics such as neuroscience applied to architecture, as well as the 9 Foundations of healthy buildings.
New award to recognize projects and initiatives that improve walking conditions in Brazilian cities
The first edition of the Walkable City Award, organized by SampaPé! with the support of ITDP Brazil and Walk21, will reward and highlight public sector efforts to improve walkability in Brazilian cities in recent years.
Photo contest encourages the contemplation of nature and greenery found while walking in the city
On July 29 (Thursday) at 7:00 PM, {CURA} will host a Masterclass with Nelson Kon, a renowned photographer specializing in architecture and cities.
We invite everyone to the launch discussion for Log 62, featuring a special session dedicated to architectural criticism in South America. The issue features essays from several countries, including Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil. The panel will include editor Jaime Solares Carmona (PhD candidate, Yale University) and contributors Frederico Costa (PhD candidate, Unicamp), Mariana Alves (professor, U. Presb. Mackenzie), and Mariana Wilderom (professor, U. São Judas Tadeu).
"Brutalist Italy: The Art of Concrete"
Photographs by Italians Roberto Conte and Stefano Perego will be presented at the
Polo Cultural ItaliaNoRio in an exhibition making its Brazilian debut.
PLEA 2026 (Passive and Low Energy Architecture) is one of the world's most important international conferences on sustainable architecture, bioclimatic design, building science, energy efficiency, and urban resilience. The 2026 edition will take place from July 27 to 31, 2026, in San José, Costa Rica, marking the first time this prestigious gathering is held in Central America.
July 20th to 26th
IAAC – Advanced Architecture Barcelona
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
1st CineCubo IAB Short Film Festival
We will cover the development, control, viability, and fabrication of complex geometries by associating project parameters using Grasshopper, the most advanced generative modeling software for architecture and design.
Drawing inspiration from nature to create innovative projects is the core concept of biomimicry. This science studies the vast array of strategies nature employs to ensure the survival and reproduction of living organisms on the planet. By understanding these strategies, it is possible to foster innovation across all forms of design. We utilize the creative journey known as Biomimicry Thinking, which enables nature-inspired creation even for those without a background in science.
The "Modern Architecture in São Paulo" course presents a special edition in July focusing on Lina Bo Bardi. The sessions will feature historical-critical theoretical approaches to the architect's work, in addition to guided tours of two projects: MASP and SESC Pompéia. During these tours, the architecture will be experienced and discussed in detail on-site.