The Justice Department has put Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on notice that it intends to file suit over a floating barrier wall he erected in the Rio Grande River to keep migrants from crossing the border illegally.
The letter, a copy of which was obtained by USA TODAY, gives Texas officials until Monday to commit to removing the barrier. If there is no response, the Justice Department will pursue legal action, the letter warns.
— USA Today
The buoys, which are manufactured off-site by a U.S./Dubai-based company called Cochrane USA, were already challenged by a local kayaking rental business owner who claimed their presence was damaging to the river’s ecosystem. The DOJ’s letter was met with a tweet from Abbott wherein he claimed... View full entry
The first 3D printed model home concept Wolf Ranch development, built by Lennar and ICON and co-designed by BIG, has been completed in Georgetown, Texas. The initial of what will eventually turn into a 100-home development outside the rapidly-expanding state capital showcases one of eight... View full entry
The celebrated ongoing restoration of Chicago’s St. Laurence elementary school by the Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation has added new leadership to support the $10.35 million project, which broke ground on the city’s South Side in May 2022. The Foundation shares that Nonprofit Operations... View full entry
Continuing to not only champion but provide pathways to academic and professional advancement, the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) celebrates another fellowship cohort of young designers. The NOMA Future Faces (NFF), formerly known as the NOMA Foundation Fellowship... View full entry
A team of researchers from The Ohio State University has developed a machine learning technique that converts old urban maps into three-dimensional digital models. According to the team, the models could potentially revolutionize research involving historic neighborhoods and the economic... View full entry
A record-breaking supportive housing development in the overburdened Los Angeles market is one step closer to completion this week after AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design’s new 19-story Weingart Center Tower 1 project topped out near Skid Row. Once completed, the development will provide a total of... View full entry
Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term that was coined by recent Archinect interviewee Richard Saul Wurman, and featured heavily in a book by recent Archinect interviewee... View full entry
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has a slate of changes that will impact ARE 5.0 exam takers effective August 1st. The changes include new online application forms made available for those who qualify under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or any English... View full entry
A number of prominent architects had previously voiced their support for retrofitting the century-old store ahead of the inquiry, which began last October at the bequest of Secretary Michael Gove. Gove cited a concern for neighboring landmarks in the vicinity as part of his decision to strike... View full entry
If you're an early career professional looking for exciting job opportunities, this latest edition of our curated job picks from the Archinect Job Board is for you. Below are 7 firms looking to expand their teams with entry-level and junior-level positions. Whether you're a recent graduate or... View full entry
With record-high temperatures impacting millions around the world, a spotlight has been cast on the workplace conditions of construction workers, who currently aren’t protected by any strict standard regarding extreme heat. According to a heat tracker by The New York Times, approximately 27% of... View full entry
Spending on nonresidential building construction is expected to grow in late 2023 and beyond, according to the AIA’s latest Consensus Construction Forecast. The analysis projects that spending on nonresidential buildings will increase by almost 20% this year, a pace not seen since before the... View full entry
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has named Skyscraper Museum founder Carol Willis and atelier ten founder Parick Bellew as this year’s winners of the Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award and Fazlur R. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively over their... View full entry
The latest billings data from the American Institute of Architects has found there to be a stable demand for design services across June 2023. The latest figures represent the first time since Fall 2022 that billings remained in positive growth for two consecutive months, indicating that... View full entry