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Earnings for US construction workers now outstrip the private sector average as contractors face what’s being called one of the tightest labour markets they’ve ever experienced.
The situation has led a contractors’ group there to slam an education system that produces “too many over-qualified baristas and not enough bricklayers” as employers are forced to increase pay to attract skilled workers from a diminishing pool.
— Global Construction Review
Global Construction Review reports on the recent response by the Associated General Contractors of America to June's construction jobs numbers, which signaled a continued struggle for the industry to attract enough skilled workers — despite higher-than-average hourly earnings of now $... View full entry
For decades, fans of Frank Lloyd Wright have made the journey to the small residential neighborhood of Oak Park, Illinois to where the architect built more than 25 structures during the first half of his career. Of greatest significance is the home and studio he built for himself in 1889, which... View full entry
INT: Do you think sustainability in architecture is less of an issue in Japan?
KK: Historically, traditional Japanese architecture uses very sustainable designs that incorporate features such as natural ventilation instead of air conditioning, and things like that. But in the 20th century, as Western culture came to Japan, we forgot these kinds of designs. That’s what I’m trying to go back to.
— It's Nice That
"My dream is to start my own school and pass my lessons on to younger generations in the same way that Frank Lloyd Wright did with his School of Architecture at Taliesin [in Wisconsin]," Kengo Kuma told It's Nice That when asked about his future aspirations. "He has inspired me in many ways, but I... View full entry
Architecture educator, theorist, and scholar Dora Epstein Jones has officially been appointed as Chair of Architecture at the Texas Tech University College of Architecture, the school announced today. Succeeding current architecture chair Upe Flueckiger, Epstein Jones will begin in her new... View full entry
The Cass School of Art, Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University has appointed Professor Christian Frost as their new Head of Architecture, effective July 1st, 2019. Professor Frost, who is an experienced researcher and educator, studied Architecture at Cambridge before... View full entry
Widely known for designing many of Apple's iconic retail stores, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson teamed up with Denver-based Anderson Mason Dale Architects to design the CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering, a new 95,000 square-foot education and research facility that just opened at the... View full entry
Chicago's West Loop neighborhood celebrated the inauguration of its very first public library last Thursday. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the two-story library — which is the City of Chicago's 81st branch — was once part of the Harpo Studios campus and was donated to the city... View full entry
In a big win for architects, the US House of Representatives passed the Senate version of H.R.2353, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act on Tuesday. Architects across the country led the charge to pass this bill, highlighting its promise in discussions with their representatives. — AIA
The academic grouping known as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has long been regarded as the antithesis to the creative fields of art, music, and architecture. But the bill recently passed by the US House of Representatives allows states to use federal money to modernize... View full entry
Architecture's presence in academia plays an increasingly pivotal role in shaping and guiding new designers of the future. Many architects use their own experiences academically and professionally to instruct students in various capacities. Whether it be teaching in the studio, as a guest... View full entry
wHY Architecture's innovative partnership with EpaCenterArts has broken ground in East Palo Alto, coinciding with a community stakeholder event to celebrate the occasion on Saturday, October 13th. The planned $50 million 21,000-square-foot EpaCenterArts, the construction for which began last... View full entry
Tilburg University in The Netherlands has a new Education and Self Study Center known as the CUBE that was designed by Dutch practice KAAN Architecten. Tucked away in the northwest corner of campus and completed this past April, the 11,000 m2 building serves the university's faculty and... View full entry
Seeking employment but only interested in education projects? Be it a kindergarten facility or a university campus, the architecture of education plays an important role in shaping the minds of learning students. This week we have focused specifically on education opportunities currently active on... View full entry
Nearly 94% of British architects are white, despite 14% of the UK population being of a black and minority ethnic background. [...]
Warren is featured [...] in a new film due to premiere at the Royal College of Art (RCA) this month. Celebrating Architecture, which aims to encourage diversity in the profession, will be accompanied by architecture workshops for around 80 pupils from communities under-represented in the profession.
— The Guardian
The Celebrating Architecture initiative is co-lead by Venetia Wolfenden of the education and architecture consultancy Urban Learners together with design and technology school teacher, Neil Pinder. The film is scheduled to launch this month at London's Royal College of Art, hosted by The... View full entry
Ford sees his teaching as a way to counter the troubled history of urban planning in America. “We've decimated cities that were built by the hands of African Americans [...],” he says. “Those decisions are made by people outside of those communities. There are a limited amount of people at the table to advocate for our communities.”
“I'm letting kids know we have a history of building spaces and places,” Ford adds.
— Rolling Stone
Michael Ford began his mission to introduce the architecture profession to underrepresented youth through hip hop over a year ago. As times goes on, his Hip Hop Architecture Camp initiative is growing as he tours the U.S. This new Rolling Stone article looks into what the kids learn during... View full entry
The Cooper Union Board and President released yesterday a plan to return to full-tuition scholarships for all undergraduate students. This decision is the result of an ongoing strategic planning effort of re-examining the schools structure and values after the 150-year tradition of free... View full entry
