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“We need to be thinking about maybe not building anything, maybe building as little as possible.” Michael McClelland of ERA Architects Inc. spoke on the importance of building reuse and refurbishment on Speaking Concretely. 

SHoP Architects' Gregg Pasquarelli, FAIA expresses why the quality of our cities and buildings matter, during his recent Salon Series conversation with Amir Korangy. WATCH THE FULL DISCUSSION: https://lnkd.in/eHRDupt8

📢 Today it has been announced that a landmark Development Agreement has been signed for Bradford City Village. Bradford Council and ECF (the partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse) entered into the Agreement to kick-start the first phase of the regeneration. Read more here: https://loom.ly/_EMNHnU With: Avison Young │ UK | Cushman & Wakefield | re-form Landscape Architecture Ltd | 5plus architects | West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Architects and developers in the U.S. can learn more about design and affordable housing

Recognizing all of the Structural Engineers I've worked with past and present that have worked on skyscrapers across the world! My personal favorite is 432 Park Avenue because it was one of the first I saw up close, on my first visit to NYC #worldskyscraperday #structuralengineering #buildingdesign

What about the land? 🌳 In this interview, Ed, an Associate at PRP Architects, discusses the importance of preserving the land and trees on which the new hospice will sit and how this has influenced the overall design of the building. More on St Ann's new hospice here: https://buff.ly/3yv3rIQ

We’re excited to share our latest video from the “In the spotlight with” series, featuring a conversation with Ewen Miller, Architect and Managing Director of Calderpeel Architects, and Chris Parks, Architect and Director of Calderpeel Architects. In this episode, we explore various topics, including their approach to challenges when working with listed properties, the significance of collaborating closely with manufacturers, and a more detailed look at one of their latest project, Castle Irwell - an urban oasis in Manchester comprising 367 homes. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel through the link in the comments. 👇 #ArchitectureDesign #ArchitecturalPlanning #wienerbergerUK

Berkeley-based architect Dan Parolek coined the term missing middle, accompanied with a diagram, to communicate the housing choices—increasingly in demand today—that are ignored or discouraged by conventional planning and development. 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism: https://lnkd.in/g46wudjP

High-rise buildings have become iconic symbols of modern urban landscapes, representing both architectural ingenuity and the relentless push towards vertical expansion in densely populated cities. https://lnkd.in/gpMC-32n

Ed Cutler, Associate at PRP, shares his thoughts on the crucial role of land and tree preservation in the new St Ann's Hospice project. 📽Watch the video to learn how the natural environment has shaped the design. #Sustainability #Architecture #LandPreservation #LandscapeArchitecture