Gia Biagi, principal at Studio Gang, has been nominated by Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot to lead the city's Department of Transportation. Previously, Biagi has served as the chief of staff at the Chicago Park District and has worked at the Department of Planning and Development. Biagi earned... View full entry
Antonio Pacheco, Managing Editor at Archinect, published a Studio Snapshot of Alloy Development a New York City-based architecture, development, and building management practice with over $1.6 billion in projects under its belt. archanonymous believed "The work is quite good, and it's an inspiring... View full entry
If you're looking for a starting point on your search for a new job, have a look at the current listings from our latest Employer of the Day featured firms. All the listings have been posted over the last few weeks, so act now and apply before you miss your chance! Thom Mayne's Morphosis has... View full entry
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has published a comprehensive voter guide for the 2020 United States Presidential election targeted toward members of the architecture community. The guide, according to the AIA website, collects the policy positions and proposals for "all... View full entry
For the month of December, Archinect is shining a Spotlight on Austin, Texas. Aside from being the Texas state capital, Austin is a major node in the thriving Texas Triangle mega-region, the urban agglomeration that includes Houston, Dallas-Forth Worth, and San Antonio. ... View full entry
Construction and design behemoth Skanska USA has opted to create a full line of "Personal Protective Equipment" (PPE) designed to meet the particular needs of a rising cohort of women in the construction workforce. The equipment is being developed for these workers in order to "ensure their safety... View full entry
Ready to get back to the job hunt? If you're already equipped with professional experience and itching to take the next step forward in your career, check out the latest openings from Archinect's most recent Employer of the Day featured firms. Who knows, you might just find your next job in this... View full entry
The rise of the start-up, non-traditional approach to becoming a design professional has turned into a movement popular amongst self-starters, inquisitive young adults, and those wishing to make a career pivot. The "unconventional design education" has fostered an attitude intended to motivate... View full entry
The Pacific Northwest has become a region many architects and designers are drawn to thanks to its amazing nature, ever-growing tech economy, and its penchant for low-impact and sustainable design practices. Continuing from our regional Spotlight on Seattle coverage Archinect has curated... View full entry
Eleanor Marshall examined how and why "there is a significant pay gap between men and women in architecture" on both sides of the Atlantic. Will Galloway totally supports transparent salaries "It may not solve the underlying problems, still worth it to make the difference an obvious one. Employers... View full entry
Aspiring architects beware: The rules dictating how you communicate your professional aspirations and expertise are more strict than you may think. With constant state-level enforcement of architectural licensure standards a fact of life for designers, it may be wise to review a few of the laws of... View full entry
According to a recently published report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is showing signs of a rebound after showing consistently mixed results over recent months. September's Architecture Billings Index: Better than August, but that's... View full entry
Are you a jobseeker who has set their sights on joining an established architecture practice? If you needed a starting point for your employment search, check out the latest listings from last week's Employer of the Day featured firms. Established in 1953 and as one of the largest firms dedicated... View full entry
A profession that balances art, design, science, and environmental stewardship, landscape architecture allows designers and architects to create environments that can facilitate positive and regenerative environmental and social outcomes within the built environment. If you're passionate about... View full entry
In the hunt for new team members, an ideal aim for most firms is to establish oneself as a kind of talent magnet. Quality response from quality candidates is an ideal outcome for any job advertisement. A crucial aspect in achieving this is in the representation of one's public image. A firm must... View full entry
