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What do our heritage buildings tell us about the cultural norms and definitions of beautiful architecture of the time, and does contemporary architecture bring the same level of depth and richness to the urban fabric of our cities? In episode 1, Robert Evans and Mohammed Khizr discuss this and more! 🏢👥 Full episode: https://lnkd.in/eZnrzi27

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

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

Exploring the Sublime in Architectural Design is a preview into Victoria Schulz-Daubas's research as she pursues a PhD at the King's Foundation in London! "Architecture has long been concerned with more than just the practical needs of shelter and space. At its highest level, it seeks to evoke emotional responses, challenge perspectives, and shape the way we experience the world." Read more in the latest edition of the Classic Planning Herald: https://lnkd.in/eu_MgRwa

The "Old Buildings, New Ideas" course offered by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) explores the creative revitalization of existing structures. This course focuses on enhancing heritage buildings to align with modern requirements while safeguarding their historical importance. It highlights successful projects demonstrating how strategic modifications can rejuvenate aged architectures, promoting sustainability and architectural coherence.

Professor Joe Aranha was the keynote speaker at the 13th International Seminar on Vernacular Settlements (ISVS-13) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Aranha spoke on the theme of "The Relevance of Vernacular Architecture Studies Today" in the education of the architect. His presentation examined the role these studies play in perpetuating vernacular building traditions and how innovative contemporary architectural design drawn from understanding of local or regional vernacular architecture can respond to environmental, cultural and local sustainability needs worldwide. 

What are some of the principle similarities between designing urban and architectural spaces and composing stories? 🏛📖 This and more in a fascinating conversation with Howard Evans of Chiles Evans + Care Architects! 💡 Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/er28mxGG

Thoughts about 🪵 from one of the most famous American architects. You can read his entire essay about wood from the May 1928 issue of Architectural Record here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3BbtuGM

”If you go back to very old buildings, churches in Europe that are 500 years old, they're sustainable because they're still functional, they're still beautiful, and nobody will ever tear them down. So, this is to build with a certain aesthetic and quality. I think that has to do a lot with sustainability.” Watch this fascinating interview with the renowned architect Peter Pichler. In it, he shares insights about returning to architectural systems that worked over 100 years ago, what it means to be an architect today, what inspires him, and his perspective on architecture in Central and Southeastern Europe. Peter Pichler is the Founder of Peter Pichler Architecture, an award-winning laboratory for architecture based in Milan. He is also a member of the Share Architects Society.

“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.