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Just returned from the Souvenir Buildings Collector Society annual convention. So many ideas, I think I have touched several hundreds of building replicas, but more importantly, I talked with many wonderful people. One of my questions was while I was there, if I only had to make 10 or 20 replica buildings for blind people to learn about architecture, what would those be? Do we start with styles, or places of historical importance? How will the location of the student determine what is on the list? Just some things to think about, and soon I will have a longer piece about this trip. #AccessibleTravel

Another really exciting scheme submitted for planning permission! The repurposing of an existing vacant building to create 125 luxury student units not only helps to preserve the character of the town centre, but also drastically reduces the carbon footprint of the development. #planningpermission #PBSA #Studentpropertyrentals #Studentukmarket #PBSAinvestment #property #studentaccomodation #student #architecture #archlovers #archigram #architecturedaily

Today we officially launched an international pattern book design competition allowing architects and architecture students from around the world to design the future face of Sydney and NSW while speeding up the delivery of new homes. Housing remains the single biggest cost of living pressure for people across NSW and this competition will mean the winning designs used by developers will have access to an accelerated approval pathway. The accelerated pathway will allow builders to have homes approved and built faster, providing homes to those who need them sooner. Our planning reforms to low and mid rise housing are fundamental to the Pattern Book competition and will provide diversity of housing for our diverse community. https://ow.ly/Otbo50SrpkQ

Meet the man who wants to shake up society and find new ways of working in a green economy. Indy Johar, #architect and co-founder of Architecture 00 and Dark Matter Labs will give the 2024 #London Society Banister Fletcher Lecture. Indy will examine the future of the capital and the huge changes it is going to have to deal with. He believes that we all need to embrace the harsh realities of the structural transformations the city will undergo. London in the 21st century will have to tackle the scale of the carbon challenge and what that means for new models of building. How are we going to deal with the necessary increases in #biodiversity, energy transitions, material scarcity and new forms of human development? #sustainablecityawards Dark Matter Labs RIBA ARCHITECTURE 00 Wednesday, 24 April 2024 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm £12-£12 RIBA, 66 Portland Place, W1B 1AD https://buff.ly/3OEKSY4

Can any of you help answer this question? England's national #planning policy #NPPF doesn't strongly encourage the re-use of existing #buildings. Scotland and Wales seem to be doing better... But what about other countries? Do you know of national or local planning policies (outside the UK) that are effective at encouraging the re-use / re-purposing of existing buildings, rather than demolition and re-build? Grateful for any suggestions... #CircularEconomy #ZeroCarbon #architecture #policy Carmelo Ignaccolo, Dr Erin Gill, CEnv MEI MCIM, Finn Williams, Helen Pineo, Idoia Postigo Fuentes, Louise Wyman, Stefano Quaglia

The point is architecture and urban design are important enough that we highlight every corner and if you ask me I will say architecture is important as Constitution and government should have their eyes on it, I am so sure about this, We found out every single line had effects on people's minds, do you remember visual power? Do you remember how culture is created with urban design? And if we fixed the structure of our cities do you think the power of construction will be changed? Maybe the architects have more influence on renovation and building housing with a defined purpose which the government emphasizes for us, Maybe architecture will be limited in universities and colleges to learn? Maybe the creativity and fashion we search for in architecture we should find in other fields, Did you see how many topics I put here and I showed disorder in society ? but I didn't have any answer for that problems Can we control architecture more? Can we invest more in real estate and renovation instead of creative design like building like vegetables and fruit or...

🏦 "Good architecture accommodates change, withstands wear and tear, and serves as a flexible community asset in times of crisis." Adaptable buildings designed for #deconstruction and materials reuse are key to creating #sustainable, #resilient, and #equitable communities. For a practical resource outlining design strategies, pitfalls, and case studies, check out The American Institute of Architects (AIA)'s guide on "Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse." 👉 https://lnkd.in/gAN2nAUq

It's a definitely interesting scheme that could be further enhanced by aligning the necessity for housing for those in need with the utilisation of MMC construction methods for timely construction. #interruptingmodularthinking #MMC

Did you know that London’s cooling demand is growing faster than in any other global city? Despite the city’s small residential population, cooling demand grew by 5% per year between 1980 and 2022. So, what does this mean for architects, property developers, and property owners? Mitigating overheating should be a top priority in new and existing London developments. Fortunately, a number of sustainable architecture practices can help to keep buildings cool, including passive cooling techniques, efficient insulation, and energy-saving features. Read more about the Imperial College London study behind these stats: https://lnkd.in/e4M8mXar #PlanningForSustainability #ClimateChangeAdaptation #Overheating #Cooling #Sustainability

As we continue to expand the University of Victoria campus with new buildings, and as I spend my days engaged in this idyllic environment, I wonder about the future of this beautiful place. Many recent developments have interpreted the campus architecture through the use of massing, colour, and material, yet I wonder if the architectural vernacular is evident to those who visit us, and whether it should be. I am curious about the experiences of it's visitors. Do you believe the campus should have a clear and harmonious architectural language, or should each designer be allowed to leave their unique mark on the university? What do you appreciate most about the architecture at UVic and what do you wish never existed? The article below speaks to an interesting history of how we arrived at the campus we have today. https://lnkd.in/gV7QfhEq