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Today is #WorldArchitectureDay, architects worldwide are reflecting on the pivotal role of architecture in creating sustainable and innovative spaces for communities today and future generations. As we recognise World Architecture Day 2024, the theme "Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design" takes center stage. This year, they seek to highlight the critical role of young architects in shaping the cities of tomorrow. By focusing on #energyefficiency, #wastemanagement, #sustainablematerials, and improved #urbanmobility, we aim to design greener, more #environmentally friendly cities that promote #sustainable #economic growth. #hcd #worldarchitectureday #SustainableArchitecture #future #design #hcdarchitecture #nextgeneration

I'm announcing one of the biggest endeavors of my life thus far: ACCIPITER DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT Nature Focused Contemporary Architecture Build with the earth | Live with the earth https://lnkd.in/gJSPDMnb

Bridges aren't just about getting from one one place to another; they symbolize connection and understanding, whether they're physical structures or bridges of ideas. With that idea in mind, Architects are using bridges to create buildings that bring people and places together in meaningful ways. These special bridge-buildings aren't just about crossing rivers or valleys; they blend nature with city life, tradition with modernity, and function with beauty. This trend isn't just about architecture; it's about bridging divides and building communities—one bridge at a time. You can check out their creations at https://buff.ly/3Xj7Vgf. #architectinnovations #sustainablearchitecture

Woven concerns I Considerations and obsessions I Portfolio “In the interweaving of light and shadow, this architecture portfolio unveils the dance of structures and dreams. Each line delineates the journey of passion in shaping spaces that breathe life” 

What are the significant issues in architecture and how can we lead the profession on the global stage? The #Australian #Architecture #Exhibition – incorporating the #Venice #Architecture #Biennale #Exhibit and the #Australian #Showcase – is a unique opportunity to engage in #critical #conversations and discourse around Australian architecture and the built environment. Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads in history. Our industry is undergoing a transformation of unprecedented scale, rivalling the industrial revolution itself. The world is moving faster than ever before, and yet, it is highly probable that it will never move this slowly again. Our task, as leaders in our community is to adapt to the ever-accelerating pace of change and deliver solutions at the speed demanded by our planet and its inhabitants. How do we leverage transformation to amplify the value of architecture in solving the challenges of our times? Here is your chance to curate the international conversation.....get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gcwNHQu7

"Unlock the Blueprint for Sustainable Success 🌿 Join us for an enlightening session with Amrish Shah, Founder & Principal, Urban Green Consultants, as he shares a presentation and case study of sustainable and green buildings. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and lead the way towards sustainable architecture! #SustainableBuildings #GreenArchitecture #UrbanGreenConsultants"

Drawing on Henri Lefebvre’s concept of space as a socially produced phenomenon, our latest tower concept challenges the conventional understanding of architecture. Lefebvre’s work encourages us to view space as an active participant in forming social relations, and this tower embodies that philosophy through its innovative use of synthetic materials and fluid design. By rejecting static forms in favor of adaptable, responsive structures, this architectural play prompts us to consider: How can our buildings influence and be influenced by the social interactions they host? In this light, how does digitally born architecture become an authority for shaping the urban experience? #futurearchitecture #philosophyofdesign #urbanphilosophy #syntheticmaterials #designthinking #architecturaltheory #criticalthinking #fluidarchitecture #futurecities #urbaninnovation #architectureandphilosophy #spaceasproduct #innovativebuilding #urbanethics #futurism #architect #futurebuildings #metabuilders #biosphere

On that rainy bank holiday Monday past - instead of getting out and enjoying the city, I stayed in and crunched some data on the AJ Small Projects Awards. Don't feel bad for me - I enjoy doing this kind of thing! Having pitched often for this award with various clients, it is useful to know some stats about the spread of projects that are selected - as there is about a 1/10 chance of hitting the shortlist. Half the battle with award submissions is having a good feeling whether you are likely to be shortlisted and knowing the odds. One thing that came up here - and I suspect it may be the case for all architectural award schemes across the country - is just how few studios in the North of England and the Midlands are submitting entries and getting shortlisted. Why are smaller projects outside of London, Southern England, and Scotland not finding an audience through award shortlists and press articles? This is actually an open question to Architects’ Journal and other awards organisers. Frances Williams - any thoughts? How can we make it better? #architecture #awards

Happy World Architecture Day! 🏙️ Today, on the first Monday of October, we celebrate the significant role that architecture plays in shaping our world and communities. Established by the International Union of Architects in 1986, World Architecture Day prompts discussions on innovations in architectural practice and the evolving role of architects and designers. Each year, the UIA sets a central theme to guide these conversations. For World Architecture Day 2024, the theme "Empowering the Next Generation to Participate in Urban Design" is a call to action. This theme highlights the vital impact of urban design on the future generation and recognizes the contributions of young architects in building the cities of tomorrow. This year's event focuses on addressing critical challenges faced by urban environments and their repercussions on future generations. The goal is to create cities that are not only environmentally sustainable but also inclusive, meeting the diverse needs of all segments of society. 🌳💡 For more information on World Architecture Day 2024 and how young talent is mobilizing for urban transformation, check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/gTpaxhcW Let's celebrate the power of architecture in shaping a better future for all! 🌆 #WorldArchitectureDay #UrbanDesign #YoungArchitects #Sustainability #Inclusion

From the start of my architecture gig in 2001 (!), I went in with the belief that individual buildings tell larger stories about their cities and regions. Here, in one of my last pieces as the San Francisco Chronicle urban design critic, I use 11 structures to look at how 21st Century S.F. has changed, and some of the underlying forces at work (seismic protection, for example, and the need for affordable housing). Let me know what you think! https://lnkd.in/gW78PyCT