As part of the AEC sector’s effort to decarbonize in light of the industry’s contribution to climate change, architects, engineers, and researchers are increasingly devoting efforts not only to the design of space but to the composition of materials, structural systems, and façades. In the... View full entry

According to Archinect’s Guide to Job Titles, an Architectural Designer exists as a polymorphic phenomenon so varied and nuanced that there subsists no exhaustive description of their fundamental nature. Some might run their own projects, working through all phases of a project... View full entry

With its enticing mix of bustling economic centers, world-renowned academic bastions, and picturesque landscapes, the New England region is where it's at — and the number of active openings on Archinect's industry-leading job board reflects that. For our latest weekly curated job picks, we... View full entry

Over recent weeks, Facebook’s rebranding and embrace of the metaverse has added a further dynamic to the role of digital space in our future lives. While the definition of the metaverse has been adapted numerous times since its coining in Neal Stephenson’s cyberpunk novel Snow Crash in... View full entry

Having an architecture degree doesn't mean your career path is tied to working at an architecture firm. Architects and individuals with an architecture background have contributed to several fields adjacent to the industry. Since 2008, Archinect's "Working Out of the Box" series featured... View full entry

Hardly a week goes by without major architectural developments in Canada grabbing the headlines on Archinect. From an ambitious Safdie-designed urban scheme in Toronto, a cantilevering tower concept in Vancouver, a new center for Inuit art in Winnipeg, a museum transformation in Calgary, to a... View full entry

On 31st October, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will begin in Glasgow, Scotland. Among the events across the two-week conference is Built Environment Day: the first time a dedicated day at COP will be given to addressing carbon emissions from buildings. The dedicated... 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 question “Will a robot take my job?” is never too far from any discussion about the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the future economy. The answer to this simple, justified question is anything but clear, and continues to divide experts in economics and business... View full entry

Retail design has gone through plenty of changes over the years. From exciting storefronts to immersive experiential designs, architects and designers have helped reshape design possibilities for retail. But, beyond the looming fear of the retail apocalypse, the pandemic has added... View full entry

As is frequently discussed on Archinect, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the already-bourgeoning trend of companies offering remote working options to employees. In our recent survey of the architectural community’s plans to return to offices after the pandemic, only 29% of respondents... View full entry

Is architectural visualization more than a pretty image? The response to this question can be polarizing. Some argue that this advancement in 3D rendering software combined with the lofty ambitions of firms striving to pitch success to their clients has its fair share of pros and cons... View full entry

With construction activity in the Pacific Northwest region rapidly picking up again, design professionals are in very high demand as we can see from the latest openings on Archinect's industry-leading job board. For this week's curated job picks, we have selected a small collection of exciting... View full entry

The last quarter of the year is here, and architecture firms are searching for new talent to join their team. As the industry-leading job board, Archinect Jobs features the latest employment opportunities for architects and design professionals where ever they are in their careers. This... View full entry

Since 1912, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) mission has been to empower schools of architecture and faculty to "educate increasingly diverse students, expand disciplinary impacts, and create knowledge for the advancement of architecture." Through ongoing... View full entry