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🚀 New Episode Alert! 🚀 In our latest episode of the Tell Me More Pod, hosts Nate and Hali have an insightful conversation with Amy Rosen, a Sociospatial Designer at PLASTARC, Inc. Amy shares their unique career path in architecture, highlighting their roles in shaping innovative design strategies that integrate equity and social sustainability. With a focus on workplace strategy and the importance of data in design, this episode dives deep into the transformative power of architecture. 🔍 Key Takeaways: - Navigating non-traditional roles in architecture - The impact of data-driven design - Balancing creativity with professional demands - Integrating equity and social sustainability into design processes Listen now on Spotify and explore how you can find your unique path in the architecture world! https://lnkd.in/ezaAzfam #Podcast #CareerDevelopment #Architecture #DesignThinking #WorkplaceStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #Equity #Sustainability

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This large-scale assemblage sculpture by Chris Burden reminded me of a story about a man who fabricated several tall poles and placed them in the middle of a busy street. He then placed powerful lights at the top of each pole. When asked why he built the structures, he answered, “To get the lights up very high.” When asked why the lights needed to be so high, he answered, “So people are able to see the poles and avoid running into them.” In isolation, the man’s answers are completely reasonable, logical and rational explanations … for taking an utterly absurd action. Although our rational and logical faculties are powerful tools, they are not an antidote for foolishness. Due to the complexity of our society and daily existence, we often get lost in the weeds and fail to ask important overarching questions such as, how does this activity benefit the world and contribute to human flourishing? We often put too much faith in our ability to operate rationally within our limited sphere of operation and overlook the need to understand and ponder the meaning, purpose and ultimate impact of our collective actions. It is important to note that the most critical questions can’t be answered with an equation or algorithm. They almost always require the application of ethical and moral judgements.

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Watch to hear Dodd's thoughts on senior living dining choices, how to improve the options.

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🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 🏗️ MWAD Studio has just released a new blog post, and it’s a must-read for anyone passionate about pioneering future architecture! 🚀 If you have a few minutes to spare, I highly recommend checking it out. Dive into the latest insights and trends shaping the future of our built environment. Let’s explore the possibilities together! #FutureArchitecture #MWADStudio #Innovation #ArchitectureBlog 🏙️📝

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It's always a better to work with a firm who has the process. Let's connect to discuss more about our process. #ISP #Architecture #Process #Organize #ConstructionDocument #CDSet #DDSet #SDSet #Architecture #Rendering #3D #Revit #AutoCAD #Autodesk

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Design professionals—are you ready for #AIA24? Get ready to connect with your community next week in DC. What do you think is the best thing about being around other architects? Answer in the comments or with your own post using #OneAIA ✨ #AIA #OneAIA #Architecture #Design

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The original official name for the (geographically) smallest state in the union is the largest and longest: "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations." Although it is small in size, it is big in aspiration and self-image. The state is really comprised of dozens of small towns and villages, many founded long before it became a state, and these communities all have their own pride, history and architectural character. A4 Architecture is fortunate to work in many of these communities, particularly the ones near the coastline (which is many of them since this is the Ocean State after all). One town that is right in the middle of the state but isolated and protected by being on its own island in the middle of the Narragansett Bay, is Jamestown. Here is a short article on this community that, like Rhode Island itself, is small in size but big in aspirations and pride of place: https://lnkd.in/evKWkAcb Thank you for reading, liking, commenting and sharing this post, if you find it interesting or informative! #JamestownRI #ArchitecturalHistory #PrideOfPlace #RhodeIsland #ShingleStyle #BeavertailLighthouse

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Day 20 of World Landscape Architecture Month reflecting on creating objects with multiple functions in urban public spaces. #wlam2024 American Society of Landscape Architects The best public spaces provide variety, joy and flexibility, allowing people to determine the function of objects based on how they interpret them. What if a sculptural form was also a seat, a play opportunity and public art? We need more playable landscapes as well as play spaces. It was a joy seeing the #sculpturalseats at #strandaldwych transformed into a playable landscape because it was interpreted as an object of play. LDA Design Millimetre Makes MUF ARCHITECTURE / ART LLP says it well, “Can we make spaces for more than one thing at a time? Where you’re not fixing the meaning but making something that can be appropriated?” #digitalfabrication #accoya #ldadesign

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Gensler studied the intersections between what today’s post-secondary students and #office workers are looking for in work environments – and how this will shape future office #design. “To focus on my work” is the top reason people come into the office – for all generations, ranging from Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer. Let’s make office spaces as productive and attractive as possible by addressing one of the biggest complaints: poor #acoustics! Contact us to learn how #soundmasking can help. https://lnkd.in/gFX84FCS

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Are you thinking of hiring a remote architectural designing team but not sure about the work process or services? At ISP, we’ve perfected the process to bring your architectural visions to life with expertise and perfection. Collaborate with us today! Find out more at ispusa.net #Architecture #Design #Architecturedesign #Schematic #SchematicDesign #DesignDevelopment #CinstructionDevelopment #Construction #renderings #Rendering #3Drendering #walkthroughs #Flythroughs #360view #3Danimation #animations

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🔍 Exploring Healthcare Design: 3 Key Topics That Deserve More Research Sheila F. Cahnman FAIA, FACHA, president of JumpGarden Consulting LLC discusses three healthcare design areas that merit further investigation, including #clinic design, patient room #showers, and access to #daylight. By delving into these topics, #design professionals can deliver improved, space-saving care environments that not only reduce project costs but also improve #outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gztc9thv #healthcaredesign #PatientCare #Research #InnovationInHealthcare #ClinicDesign #NaturalLight #PatientSafety #Architecture #HealthcareInnovation

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Quick question. What physical tools do architects use most? Let us know in the comments below!

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David McFadden – Apr 24, 2024—It's accurate to still refer to current architecture as "contemporary," as it denotes architecture characteristic of the present era. However, within this broad category, several more specific movements and styles have emerged, reflecting the latest architectural innovations and philosophical shifts. Some of the notable contemporary architectural movements include: - Parametricism: This style utilizes computer-aided design to create fluid, geometric structures that are highly detailed and tailored to their specific environments. - Blobitecture: Also known as blobism, this style is characterized by organic, amoeba-shaped buildings made possible through digital design and manufacturing techniques. - Digital Morphogenesis: This involves using computational processes to produce biologically inspired forms, integrating complex shapes and structures that mimic natural growth processes. - Deconstructivism: This movement is about fragmenting elements of traditional architecture to create non-rectilinear shapes that appear to distort and dislocate. - Neo-futurism: Drawing from futuristic imaginations, neo-futurism incorporates technology and innovative materials to create cutting-edge, forward-thinking designs. - Neo-traditionalism: This approach mixes modern materials and methods with classical architectural styles to evoke a sense of nostalgia while adhering to contemporary needs. - Eco architecture: This style, focused on sustainability, emphasizes environmentally friendly practices and materials, aiming to reduce buildings' ecological footprint. Each of these styles represents a facet of what might collectively be considered contemporary architecture, showing the diversity and dynamism within the field today. These styles highlight the shift towards more specialized and technologically integrated approaches in building design that address the modern world's aesthetic and functional demands. #ContemporaryArchitecture #Parametricism #Blobitecture #DigitalMorphogenesis #Deconstructivism #NeoFuturism #NeoTraditionalism #EcoArchitecture #SustainableDesign #ArchitecturalInnovation References – Re-thinking the Future – Fast Company

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Have you ever noticed how most architects and designers often rock the 'all black' look? Maybe it's just their way of saving all the color for their architectural masterpieces! Check out my article diving into how some architects are using color to shape our built environment. This feature highlights some of the most unique designs that are embracing various color palettes to tell a story and infuse their designs with personality and vitality.

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What are your thoughts on the licensure process? Does it need reworked? "On average, the licensure process takes 13.3 years for an individual to complete from the time they start their first degree. In 2022, the most recent year for which data is available, 3,400 candidates completed the path to licensure, while 37% of individuals who began their NCARB Record ten years ago have stopped pursuing licensure." https://lnkd.in/dchH8mgQ #AIA #architect #architecture #licensedarchitect

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🚀 Industry Insight Alert! 🚀 I recently came across an inspiring quote from Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the International Code Council, during a Q&A session with BUILDER Magazine: "Instead of having panelized systems or modular systems be one-offs, being able to have it in a systemized approach where you could bring different components or pieces together in different configurations but have those pieces treated more like products. To have a productized approach [would make] approvals and acceptance a lot easier." This idea of a productized approach in construction is truly game-changing. Imagine a future where our modular systems are seamlessly integrated, streamlining approvals and accelerating project timelines. 🏗️ 🔍 Question for the Community: What are some practical steps we can take now to make this vision a reality? 💡 Your Thoughts: - How can we innovate in our current processes? - What role can technology play in this transformation? - Are there examples or case studies where a productized approach has already shown success? Let's start a conversation! Share your insights, experiences, and ideas below. Together, we can drive the future of construction towards greater efficiency and innovation. 🌟 #ConstructionInnovation #ModularBuilding #FutureOfConstruction #IndustryInsights #BuildingBetter

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