You can work as an architect virtually anywhere, but some cities offer better opportunities than others. Let’s see what those cities are!
Read MoreReturn to the Office Or Stay Remote? Architect Firms Respond
Architecture firms across the country are reevaluating their fall plans to return to their offices. Learn more about how firms are responding to remote work, and about the possible long-term remote work benefits.
Read MoreRecent Economic Growth Making AIA Hopeful for Future
With the recent economic recovery, the AIA is feeling hopeful about future construction spending and architect opportunities.
Read MoreHere’s How Architects Are Pushing for Safer Design Policies
In the wake of the pandemic, designers and architects are inventing new solutions for nearly every sector of design. Here are three main examples.
Read MoreDesign Ideas for Safer, Post-Pandemic Schools
While many people are currently considering whether or not schools should open this fall, let’s take a step back and look toward the future of education spaces. These design proposals, shown in ArchDaily, give a glimpse of what post-pandemic schools might look like.
Read MoreAdvice for Recent Graduates & Young Professional Architects
Last week, Chicago-based architect John Ronan wrote a wonderful article full of advice for young designers starting their careers. Below is a “short-attention-span friendly” version that you can skim during lunch (or in the bathroom – no judgement).
Read MoreICC vs UpCodes
UpCodes is a software firm that is utilizing the ICC’s building codes in an AI program which helps architects review their plans in comparison to the building codes. Architects can upload the plan models and the program will flag areas in the design that are not up to code, saving valuable time and money when it comes to design errors. While the program is not fool-proof, many say that the low cost makes it worth the investment if it catches even one costly error.
Read MoreThermoset Technology – Stronger & Lighter Than Steel
Stronger and lighter than steel, Thermoset technology may be the future of architecture. According to an article by Arch Daily, this revolutionary material solves many common structural and construction problems while simultaneously allowing architects a new freedom with their designs.
Read MoreRenowned Architect Philip G. Freelon Passed Away July 9th
Freelon was an architect noted for his work on several high profile buildings including “the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson” (NYTimes).
Read MoreDetroit Revitalization
While the city still has many problems, ranging from abandoned buildings to infrastructure issues, city leaders have begun implementing initiatives to revitalize the city. Big on the docket: city planning. According to an article in The Architect’s Newspaper, Maurice Cox, architect and former Charlottesville mayor, has developed a team of “36 planners, architects, urban designers, and landscape designers” billed as a think tank to reignite the city of Detroit—preserving existing culture while rebuilding infrastructure in a fresh and vibrant way that will encourage investment and draw new populations to the city.
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