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In this article for the American Planning Association, Patty Folan encourages people to consider the local market and see whether zoning reform, phased development, or pop-ups can make implementing transit-oriented development a reality. Folan is a visiting associate professor of landscape architecture in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas. Find out more about her seven ways to rethink transit-oriented development (TOD) in slow-growth areas: https://lnkd.in/gU5KtqXu

Each academic year brings about changes in higher education, and innovative, science-based design features play a crucial role in enhancing the learning environment for college students. Understanding these higher education design trends is vital for architects who are creating the educational spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and well-being. In our newest blog, Dean Dalvit breaks down the trends he’s seeing in the space, from biophilic design to sustainable and healthy buildings. Head here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gicJfnmV

Join us on Monday, November 4 for Architecture and Activism: Axel Timm. The practice of our collective raumlaborberlin refers very much to Lefebvre´s quote “Space is a product of (social) interaction." Thus our approach to the city and towards architecture is not the built space or the building of space in particular but rather the conception, the perception – the inhabiting of it. Within our approach with a focus on public or semi public space - we work at the intersection of architecture, city planning, art and urban intervention. In our work we address the city and urban renewal as a process connected to preferably all users of those spaces. For more event information: https://myumi.ch/egqGn

How can architects and their clients navigate the tradeoffs between embodied and operational carbon when designing building façades? That’s the question posed by “The Carbon Sweet Spot,” a new research report produced by the Urban Land Institute and researchers from the University of Washington, with support from KPF. Explore their findings in the full report here: https://bit.ly/3wDJ7V4

Make a cuppa and have a read of this article about the architectural significance of our beautiful school. https://lnkd.in/egTRbSDe

Curious about what makes an environment "responsive"? This interdisciplinary manifesto dives deep into the intersection of design, technology, and human experience. Authored by leading experts and professionals Allen Sayegh, Stefano Andreani and Matteo Kalchschmidt, Responsive Environments explores speculative urban visions and innovative design projects across different contexts and scales—from interactive artifacts to augmented cities. Drawing on years of research at the REAL Lab at Harvard University Graduate School of Design, and featuring work by INVIVIA and other trailblazing practices, this book reveals the experiential layers of our tech-mediated relationship with space. A must-read for those interested in architecture, urbanism, design, and art! Make sure to grab your copy today at https://lnkd.in/d_uvzGpR. This book is also available in e-version.

Check this out next Wednesday! I'll be part of this launch webinar, explaining how we're doing layouts for IllumiWrap in LED Wizard 8.

Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning Student Research Conference - Happening today! Check out the diversity of research - from new architectural strategies to address climate change to planning cities for pedestrians, from new building technologies to understanding the meaning of "beauty" in urban spaces, and much, much more!

In the evolving discourse of urbanism, the rise of near-synonyms in architecture, urban planning, and urban design has sparked scholarly debate. While this linguistic diversity can enrich our understanding, it often leads to confusion and imprecision, impacting the clarity of academic communication. It’s time to untangle these synonymous terms, ensuring each one contributes meaningfully to advancing the field. Excited to share that our new manuscript, 'Navigating the Semantic Maze: Exploring Near-Synonyms in the Theoretical Discourse on Urbanism,' is now out! Access one of the free 50 copies here: https://lnkd.in/dvN4KyRE Looking forward to your thoughts and feedback as we continue to push the boundaries of urban studies!

Exploring the potential of parametric tower creation with Galapagos, this video provides a comprehensive guide to shaping dynamic structures through form finding. A must-watch for architects and urban planners. 🔗 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gAfTJ4Cn