The Graham Foundation has announced the winners of the 25th edition of the Carter Manny Awards recognizing emerging talent in the field of doctoral dissertation writing and research in architecture and design fields. The program has awarded 41 awards, 122 citations, and more than $900,000 in... View full entry
Backers of the law say the labels, or “environmental product declarations,” will be another key factor in cutting greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado and worldwide. The clean energy think tank RMI says building emissions make up at least 39% of the global greenhouse total, and that the carbon created in producing the materials for those buildings is at least 25% of that. — Colorado Sun
via Carbon Leadership Forum Michael Booth reports on Colorado House Bill 21-1303 aka "Buy Clean Colorado" passed earlier this year, which will require a carbon-use label aka "environmental product declarations" for materials used in public construction projects. View full entry
Las Vegas is implementing digital twin technology to tackle its urban emissions. An area of downtown Las Vegas will use advanced 5G networking and IoT along with the digital twin technology to improve air quality, water management and carbon emissions produced from major buildings in the city. — Environment + Energy Leader
Technology startup Cityzenith will provide its Digital Twin platform, SmartWorldPro2, for the project as part of its Clean Cities, Clean Future initiative. Las Vegas-based data management and curation platform Terbine will use IoT data from government agencies, building operators... View full entry
The American Institute of Architects released its latest report this morning, marking the eighth consecutive month of increasing architecture billings as a sign of continued economic recovery for the industry. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 56.6, a one-point... View full entry
Foster + Partners’ hotly-contested Tulip Tower proposal in London may now spring to life once more as several UK outlets are reporting the £500 million ($691 million) scheme is set to be granted approval by housing secretary Michael Gove. Planned for the site opposite The Gherkin, the... View full entry
As 2021 slowly comes to a close, begin the upcoming year by applying to a fellowship. Below are three fellowship opportunities at a firm, non-profit organization, and academic institution. Each provides a unique position that offers the applicant hands-on experience in sustainability, climate... View full entry
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced this year’s batch of Wren Insurance Association Scholarship recipients. The Wren Scholarships have been an important part of RIBA’s program since its inception in 2013. Each year, students who showcase a unique potential are... View full entry
The Architectural League of New York has announced a new pilot partnership with New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) that will help extend the latter’s Architecture + Design Independent Projects program as we approach the new year. The grantmaking partnership will create opportunities for... View full entry
Intelligent City, a Canadian company focused on innovation in housing, has offered a glimpse inside their new factory in Delta, British Columbia. The facility, which has now begun building mid-to-high-rise urban housing projects for Canada and the United States, will use advanced robotics to... View full entry
Looking for fresh architectural career opportunities? Peruse Archinect's latest weekly highlight of featured employers for a selection of exciting openings across the U.S., Canada, and remotely. For even more listings, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of architecture... View full entry
This post is brought to you by UCLA Architecture and Urban Design, an Archinect Partner School Join UCLA Architecture and Urban Design for their Graduate Programs Open House virtually on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. The program includes curriculum overviews and Q sessions. The day will... View full entry
A new report released by New York City-based, non-profit advocacy group Transportation Alternatives reveals the deficiencies of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Open Streets program, an initiative formed in the wake of the pandemic to create safe, socially distanced outdoor space for New Yorkers. Less than... View full entry
Worries about the giant developer’s ability to repay its debt and a total of $300 billion in liabilities have put global investors on edge. Beyond the company itself, there are worries about a potential spillover into the rest of China’s real estate industry or economy. — CNBC
Evegrande missed another round of payments last Monday, setting it back again ahead of Wednesday’s scheduled $47.5 million interest payment. Investors are blindly looking for a government bailout, but financial experts remain uncertain as to its prospects. The company says it plans to go forward... View full entry
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released a statement reaffirming its opposition to unpaid internships in architecture as well as offering advice for how firms and students can help combat the issue. Under NCARB’s licensure rules, employers are required to... View full entry
The Department of Architecture at East Los Angeles College announces its Fall 2021 lecture series. Open to students and the public, the school features three lecture presentations from four esteemed Los Angeles-based architects. Archinect's ongoing Get Lectured series features each... View full entry