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What are the most innovative design solutions that can help meet the housing needs of a growing population? What technologies can architects use to make housing more efficient and cost-effective? What challenges do architects face in addressing the housing crisis? Join for this discussion and more at: https://lnkd.in/gkvm5axd #TBS23 #housingsolutions #housingtrends #housingnews #housingsociety

It can be argued that currently we as architects design cities in reminisce over future thought and exploration, this could mean that our designs speak of past events and livelyhood, over future possibilities. My question is not heavily married to why we are designing in this manner but whether we considering having issues which occurred in the past, occur in the future? Secondly, are we as architects and urban designers saying our past cities were better or are we unable to think creatively beyond what was?

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What does the value of an architect mean to you? Is it to just draw and design buildings and place their signature on drawings?

The power of design to shape a better tomorrow. In the latest edition of our ‘Designing a Better Tomorrow’ series, Creative Strategist Rachel Edmonds explores how to overcome sustainability fatigue by focusing on the incredible power of design. She discusses three actionable design principles starting with, 'Make it Flex'. This principle advocates for creating environments that are adaptable to our continually evolving needs and expectations. Highlighting the work of Haptic Architects & Ramboll, we see how it’s possible to challenge the conventional notion of buildings as static structures, enabling long-term relevance amidst ever-evolving societies. "By strategically designing a system with flexibility as a core design principle, we can promote longevity and resource efficiency in a rapidly changing world." Learn more here and stay tuned for the next part in this series: https://lnkd.in/eQV4a-Nb #SustainableDesign #Innovation #ForwardThinking #DesignForTomorrow

In case you missed it, I've been working on an article series about 'Designing a Better Tomorrow'. In the latest instalment, I delve into combatting sustainability fatigue by focusing on the transformative power of design. I explore 3 actionable design principles, accompanied by inspiring case-studies. Check out the teaser below or for the full article head straight to https://lnkd.in/e3svMmFW

Architects: Crafting the future, one blueprint at a time. Unlocking the true value of architects.Reposting The American Institute of Architects (AIA) insights on our profession's impact. #architecture #AIANational

“Building design has become hugely technical and requires a lot of heads to resolve.” Sharing his insights on teamwork with Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), Peter McGovern of Henry J Lyons Architects says that the complexity and demands of building projects today often transcend the capabilities of any single individual. It is no longer sufficient for one person to handle all aspects of a design project; instead, success hinges on the collective efforts of a diverse and multidisciplinary team to produce good work across various scales. Video Courtesy of The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, segment “Is increased collaboration a way forward for Irish architecture?” __________ This is a part of a new series where AHG brings you a curation of ideas on collaboration and co-creation from some of the leading thinkers and practitioners from across the globe, to highlight how #BridgingTheDesignDivide can further the fundamental cause of good design: making better products, systems, and environments for people and the planet. Armin Azar Huseyin J. Ahmet Teoman Engin #collaboration #cocreation #design #interiordesign #architecture

Every year, the Notre Dame School of Architecture hosts an Accessibility Awareness Day where architecture students can experience what it is like to live with accessibility challenges. I love this annual initiative. As any product designer or manager knows, you can't create great products without getting into the mindset of your end users. Exercises like this are critical to understanding minority populations that aren't always represented in focus groups or usability studies. The same is true in software development. Individuals who rely on assistive devices represent anywhere from 1% to 14% of web users. However, screen readers aren't detectible in standard web analytics, so web developers generally aren't aware of how their software is impacting these users. Further, ADA compliance standards represent the bare minimum to support these users and represent more guidelines than easily-enforceable rules. This often leaves users with accessibility needs woefully underserved. Given the relatively small and/or unknown size of the user population and the lack of enforceable standards, product teams will generally have a very difficult time prioritizing accessibility initiatives. Taking these on is difficult, expensive, and disruptive with very little economic upside. I argue these initiatives shouldn't be prioritized at all. Accessibility shouldn't be a one-time project or treated as a separate initiative. It should become part of how development teams work - a standard set of requirements for all initiatives. This adds nominal overhead to each project, but becomes easier with each incremental ticket and avoids the disruption and risks associated with shooting for periodic overhauls to improve compliance. Audit and ADA training solutions like those offered by companies like Level Access (who I've used and recommend) and EqualWeb can be an incredibly helpful tool for product and technology teams to help make accessibility not just an occasional event but a way of working to serve all users.

What if I told you there was an international group of architects that completely changed the way we practice architecture and Urban Design. This was the International Congress of Modern Architects. From setting minimum standards for architecture, to creating the holy grail for Urban Design, this esteemed group of architects revolutionized what we design and how we design it. But was it for the better? Also a peek behind the curtains will you that this organization was not as harmonious as many would have you believe, and in the end it became its own undoing. This tale is as fascinating as the designs this organizations produced. Watch my latest documentary to get the whole story. https://lnkd.in/depyx-Ja