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What Architects Expect From AI Tools in 2026

Rene Submissions — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in architectural practice. It is rapidly becoming a practical tool used by firms around the world to accelerate design workflows, generate visualizations, and explore new creative possibilities.

Frida Escobedo and Ma Yansong Among 11 International Architects Named 2026 AIA Honorary Fellows

Reyyan Dogan — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated 78 architects to its College of Fellows, recognizing members whose work has demonstrated a sustained impact on the discipline and on society. Fellowship is described as one of the Institute's highest honors and is conferred upon architects who have advanced design excellence, strengthened professional practice, expanded architectural education, or contributed to public service. Selected by a nine-member Jury of Fellows chaired by Sanford Garner of RG Collaborative, this year's cohort reflects a wide range of geographic and professional backgrounds, with honorees representing firms, public agencies, and academic institutions across the United States.

Tracing Five Decades of Thought and Form: “Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings, and Architecture”

Reyyan Dogan — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Taschen's new book, published in October 2025, Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings, and Architecture presents an in-depth exploration of the Japanese architect Tadao Ando's creative process, bringing together over 750 sketches, drawings, models, and technical plans developed over nearly five decades. Created in close collaboration with Ando himself, the book provides a rare view into how his ideas take shape, from the immediacy of the first pencil lines to the precision of architectural drawings that define his built works. Through these materials, the publication highlights Ando's enduring focus on the relationship between hand, thought, and space.

How Architects Are Responding to Technology That Turns Buildings into Carbon Sinks

Kiana Buchberger — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:45:00 +0000

During the Time Space Existence exhibition, organized by the European Cultural Centre in Venice, the building-solutions company Holcim and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena, with his firm ELEMENTAL, unveiled a full-scale prototype that introduces a new approach in incremental housing solutions.

Robert A.M. Stern, Influential American Architect and Educator, Passes Away at 86

Reyyan Dogan — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Robert A.M. Stern, the American architect, educator, and historian whose work shaped both the physical and intellectual landscape of contemporary architecture, has died at the age of 86. His passing was confirmed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), the New York-based practice he led for more than five decades. Known for advancing a contextual, historically informed approach during decades dominated by modernist and high-tech architecture, Stern remained a prominent voice advocating for continuity, urban civility, and an understanding of architecture as part of a longer cultural lineage.

Abdelwahed El-Wakil Receives the 2025 Tamayouz Lifetime Achievement Award

Reyyan Dogan — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000

Egyptian architect Abdelwahed El-Wakil has been named the recipient of the 2025 Tamayouz Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition was announced during the Tamayouz Excellence Award Ceremony in Baghdad, held as part of the inaugural Arab Architecture Festival. The recognition highlights his contributions to the revival of traditional Islamic architecture, as well as his contributions as a researcher, educator, and mentor whose work has influenced generations of architects across the region and beyond.

AI and the Built Environment: Bridging Technology, Design, and Cultural Identity

Moises Carrasco — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the architectural landscape, offering tools that enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and redefine design processes. From assisting in urban planning to conceptualizing homes and creating visualizations, AI is unlocking new possibilities for architects, designers, and even non-professionals. Yet, as AI-generated outputs become more prevalent, concerns emerge regarding the possibility of generating generic-looking designs or the disappearance of traditional design skills. These challenges lead us to critically examine how AI complements human creativity and the ethical implications surrounding authorship, originality, and intellectual property rights in this rapidly evolving digital era.

Celebrating the Lives of Inspiring Architects Who Passed in 2024

Agustina Iñiguez — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:30:00 +0000

As the year comes to an end, we take a moment to honor the careers and contributions of celebrated architects, designers, and artists who passed away in 2024. These influential figures have left a lasting legacy in the built environment, prompting deeper thought about the role of their disciplines in society and their ability to evolve over time.

The Second Studio Podcast: Executive Architect and Design Architect Roles Explained

The Second Studio Podcast — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:30:00 +0000

The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted conversations that allow for thoughtful takes and personal discussions.

The Second Studio Podcast: The Problem(s) with Design-Build

The Second Studio Podcast — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:30:00 +0000

“Architecture Schools Are Responsible for Educating the Whole Student:” In Conversation with Michael Monti

Michael J. Crosbie — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:30:00 +0000

This article was originally published on Common Edge.

A Look at the Last 8 Editions of the Serpentine Pavilion

Maria-Cristina Florian — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Since its launch in 2000, the Serpentine Pavilion has been providing renowned and emerging architects with a platform for design experimentation, becoming an important display of contemporary architecture. Each year, the commissioned architects and designers envision a temporary structure that speaks not only to their roots as creators, but also brings into focus what they consider to be important themes in the architectural world, from the need to redefine spaces for contemplation or conviviality, to explorations into the potential of natural materials or vernacular building techniques. On the day of the public opening of the 2024 Serpentine Pavilion, the "Archipelagic Void" designed by Korean architect Minsuk Cho and his firm Mass Studies, we look back at the last eight editions of the famous annual structure.

Urban Renewal from Below: 10 Public Spaces that Reclaim Neglected City Infrastructure

Clara Ott — Fri, 24 May 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Urban infrastructure intended for city connectivity disrupts urban patterns and often leaves behind a series of spaces without a properly defined use. Fortunately, the notion of space beneath infrastructure is being redefined, as architects are generating public spaces nestled under flyovers, bridges, and other urban structures.

Concéntrico 10 Demonstrates How to Create Playful Engagement and Welcome Diverse Perspectives

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 09 May 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Architecture and Design Festival Concéntrico celebrates its 10th anniversary from 25 April to 1 May 2024 with an edition that aims to reflect on the impact of the annual festival upon the city of Logroño, Spain, as well as to consider how the city continues to evolve. Through installations, exhibitions, lectures, performances, workshops, and activities, Concéntrico proposes a reflection of the urban environment, welcoming architects and designers to intervene and challenge it while opening conversations about pressing matters.

How are AI Systems Assisting Architects and Designers?

Maria-Cristina Florian — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Since their introduction to the wider public, artificial intelligence technologies seem prone to change the working landscape for professionals across all fields, and architecture and urban planning are no different. While many fear their negative impact, AI technologies can also be viewed as a different set of tools in the arsenal of architects and designers. As revolutionary as they are, there is a plethora of applications and platforms being developed not to replace, but to aid, offload repetitive tasks, and help visualize ideas or large data sets, all to provide a basis for the architect's decision-making process.

Discover the Main Locations and Events to Visit During Milan Design Week 2024

Maria-Cristina Florian — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Milan Design Week stands as one of the most important events in the global design calendar, serving not only as a showcase of innovation but also as a catalyst for critical discourse and creative exchange. This year, the event unfolds with a multitude of exhibitions, installations, and talks happening throughout Milano during the week of April 15-21, 2024. By bringing together diverse voices, perspectives, and talents, Milan Design Week becomes relevant for architects and serves as a nexus for interdisciplinary dialogue. To help you better navigate the plethora of events, conferences, and installations, this article highlights the main venues hosting activities revenant for architects and designers, from the expansive trade fair Salone del Mobile in Rho Fiera to design districts across the city and unexpected locations hidden in Palazzo courtyards or reimagined industrial heritage sites.

How to Measure Performance for Architecture and Design Firms?

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +0000

The field of architecture and design is a dynamic one, often managing large-scale investments and involving a wide array of professionals. It stands to reason that, in this type of environment, success is not simply defined by just the quality of the completed structures, but also by the internal ability of architecture firms to effectively manage their business operations. For architects and designers, measuring performance goes beyond financial metrics; it encompasses a diverse range of factors that reflect the firm's efficiency, creativity, and impact within the industry.

Unites States Plans to Create A Nationwide Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings

Maria-Cristina Florian — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:30:00 +0000

In an effort to find effective strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, the Biden-Harris administration has released a draft of a new legislative initiative that strives to impose a National Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings. Overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the draft proposes a standardized and verifiable base for defining the common minimum conditions for such buildings, as well as pathways for transparent verifications by public and private entities. DOE has now launched a ‘request for information' asking for feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, and other stakeholders before finalizing the document.