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Seems like a harsh critic towards teachers, but in reality it targets the Academy in general. In my opinion, given that our Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment - Robert Gordon University offers such a technical/construction approach to our career, why not create temporary experimental modules that combine disciplines? [And then ask later if RIBA is happy with it] Or everything has to be that rigid? Regarding the Modelmaking topic: Imagine mixing Material Science and Biology with Architecture. Proposed module: - 'Bio-Integrated Design' (Architecture + Science School) Then mix Arts and Crafts with Bio-Integrated Design. Proposed module: - 'Modelmaking in the Digital Age' (Architecture + Gray's School of Art) Exercising on traditional techniques with traditional (and new) materials. I really cannot possibly believe it is that hard. RGU has incredible infrastructure and workshop spaces for this. And I don't mean simply getting us a lecture from a Mycologist, or a Stonemason, which is nice. But actually make workshops that become appendixes of the Studio projects, and let students have a continual sensorial experience across the career. How many students go through Architectural School without having tried traditional model-making techniques? It should be a crime! You would hear sometimes that students might 'not want to get their hands dirty' - But in reality, I suspect Uni doesn't offer attractive model-making-immersive subjects. And they limit themselves to laser-cutting and 3D printing - work that we don't even do ourselves! I think this can be achieved! The more interdisciplinary, the richer the experience and knowledge acquired. What about traditional Scottish crafts? (those linked with architecture - like granite masonry) Why wait for them to be lost? Students are missing out on so much! Marie Airth Silvia Bassanese Jamie Yorkston, MCIAT, FHEA Peter Exley Maria Sanchez Prof Lynn Kilbride I humbly open this thread. And I am happy to discuss further.

🔵 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬! 🔵 The 𝐍𝐄𝐁 (New European Bauhaus) 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 is a strategic initiative aimed at revitalising European neighbourhoods through sustainable, inclusive and aesthetic design. It integrates various EU funding instruments to support the full cycle of implementation of an innovative solution from research to deployment.  The Facility consists of two main components: 1) a 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (R&I) component focused on fundamental research and testing (funded under Horizon Europe), and 2) a roll-out component for 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (delivered through investments across different EU programmes). The aim of the NEB Facility is to strengthen 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 and enhance 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, provide 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, and explore new business models aligned with the NEB values in the 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. Sounds interesting? Share your thoughts on the above topics by 𝟏𝟕 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 to define the NEB Facility 2025-2027!  You can find more details on the initiative in the NEB Facility Scoping document via the link in the original post.

Challenges with creating more open space? Vertically folding wall innovations may enhance a design needing open flow. Consider learning about newly developed patented architectural wall innovations in DoorWall’s AIA-registered presentation. Register for our December 11th webinar to earn AIA HSW CE Credits. https://buff.ly/4f3kFh3

On November 28th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, join KIRKOR’s Director of Sustainability, Lara Gumushdjian, for a thought-provoking seminar on the discoveries, challenges, and opportunities of the specific-based approach to embodied carbon. The current discourse about embodied carbon in architecture is focused on how both design based and broad stroke strategies can decarbonize buildings. Although the WGBC’s Report “Bringing Embodied Carbon Upfront” suggests that both methodologies can reduce carbon, that is only one side of the story. Hosted by the Ontario Association of Architects, this webinar delves into another narrative to expand on what a specification-based strategy means in action, the results of its application, the significant information gaps revealed through our research process, and the “Carbon Disconnect”. Register through the link below or check out our blogs for a head start on learning: https://lnkd.in/gVCYPB_G https://lnkd.in/gKi9UczW

Tomorrow in Segovia! Buildings, Carbon, Heat, and Health Holly Samuelson (Harvard GSD) This lecture will highlight over a decade of architectural research, focusing on workflows for simulation-aided design, heat vulnerability and health in buildings, and designing for reduced carbon emissions in a changing climate and infrastructure context.

Today is #WorldArchitectureDay, and the KAI family is ecstatic to celebrate this year’s theme, “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design.” It’s the perfect opportunity to highlight the role of young architects in urban planning and development! At KAI, our numerous young architects and designers are essential to our success, and their fresh and thoughtful perspectives strengthen our creative process. Their passion for fostering the participatory client engagement and design processes is an asset to every project! Our architects and designers can’t wait to dive into discussions about this year’s big topics: energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable materials, and sustainable mobility. These are more than just buzzwords—they are core to how we design, what we believe in and our philosophy of #TransformingCommunities, making sure every project meets the needs of everyone involved, today and for the future. Let’s build a better tomorrow, together! Learn more about how you can celebrate this year’s theme at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eQk_Qh5a UIA - International Union of Architects #WAD2024 #AEC #Architecture #SustainableDesign

Whole systems thinking represents a paradigm shift in design philosophy. At its core, it advocates viewing designs not in isolation but as integral parts of a larger ecological and social tapestry. Up now on ADR, Tim McDonald speaks to Belinda McGrath and Chris Bickerton from BVN Architecture about how how whole systems thinking can enhance individual projects and contribute to a broader cultural shift towards sustainability. Read: https://lnkd.in/g9tAsSZc Image: The digitised and circular pathway for Systems Reef by Mitch Page.

Useful doesn't need to be ugly. The New European Bauhaus' leitmotiv is "Beautiful, Sustainable, Together". What could this look like in real life? The New European Bauhaus is a policy and funding initiative that was established to translate the European Green Deal into tangible change on the ground and ensure that the green transformation is people-centric, putting #societal needs first. The broad objective of the New European Bauhaus is to revitalise European #neighbourhoods with design for sustainability and inclusion. The purpose of this consultation is to understand the concrete needs on the ground and to gather the most cutting-edge ideas required to transform the built environment. More information below ⬇️

Happy and proud to see this joint work published with our NET4Age-Friendly colleagues as the follow-up of the session we held at #ICAUD2021 - The 4th International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design. Back in 2021 we were reflecting on the theme of the New Normality, which was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This global event that affected the world implied some huge reflections in many of the design fields, forcing architects and engineers, urban planners, and designers to rethink many of the consolidated knowledge in the designing approaches. Some of that changes were temporary and went back in a short time; meanwhile, others seem to have become permanent and able to challenge our personal and social mindset, both as designers, as well as end-users. Those changes stress the importance of a rising transdisciplinary interaction among the diverse fields of knowledge, which has affected the whole people real-life realm at a global scale - the perfect context for #SHAFE!! Read our chapter here: https://lnkd.in/dYCXGz6B

"how can #technology serve as a #positive force for #good now and in the #future?" at the Ramboll Design Excellence #Forum 2024 (#RDEF_24),  co-oraganised with UCL and LRL Space in UCL PEARL on 27 september 2024, we explored this with progressive industry partners, #architects, #engineers, and #designers, Patricia Viel of ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, Sara Sheikh akbari of Zaha Hadid Architects, Mikela Chatzimichailidou of UCL, Emily Scoones, and Darren Gibson, in a session hosted by Lars Ostenfeld Riemann of Ramboll. check out the trailer below for a sneak peek into Session C. stay tuned for more insights. full recap and exclusive session recordings, coming soon to our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gzYhXwVK 🎬: Beatriz Camargo Castel-Branco Riandara Pratama Karma Armani Sathish Kumar Arun Prasad John Lenin Morais #jointhediscussion #design #communication #environment #ramboll #domoregood #bepartofthesolution #excellence #education #leadership #technology #jointhedialogue