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The theme of Nurturing Architecture explores the discipline as both processes and constructions with an ethos of care, of providing nourishment and of supporting growth and development. Inherent in the multiple interpretations of nurturing, is the notion of wellbeing, and the ways in which architects and educators consider the wellbeing of future and current generations of users and other stakeholders, including our communities of architects and students. Importantly, wellbeing is a broad and diffuse concept; wellbeing is a positive aspiration, a means to living well: an everyday resource that enables people to lead individually, socially and economically productive lives.

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IE School of Architecture and Design and ArchDaily, would like to invite you to join this outstanding online masterclass by Enoch Sears, AIA and founder of Business of Architecture, where he will share what it takes to run a successful architecture practice.

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In a world that has always taken nature for granted and humans have exploited the earth, we as Architects have a major role to play on multiple fronts, to reverse the impending catastrophe. As sensitive professionals, we cannot divorce ourselves from social and environmental exigencies. In the past architects have almost always laid the larger focus on building envelope, active and passive energy systems, pure aesthetics or short-term economics of materials.

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The academic program for the 27th edition of our Biennial will be held virtually from November 18 to 28, 2020. This year’s theme is: Architects committed to innovation and entrepreneurship.

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From October 5th to 8th, the Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CACR) will host the XV International Professional Architecture Biennial. With over 30 years of history, this year’s edition will bring together representatives from 14 countries to showcase 312 national and international projects, including 125 professional and 187 student entries.

Join us for a conversation with artist Adam Wiseman about his project, Arquitectura Libre, which focuses on self-construction.