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Month: August 2022

Muyiwa Oki Elected as RIBA President

Courtesy of RIBA Muyiwa Oki has been elected as the next President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), one of the highest o[positions in UK architecture. As RIBA President-Elect from 1 September 2022, Muyiwa will take over the two-year presidential term from Simon Alfred starting on 1 September 2023. Read more »

Open Kitchens: Elements that Enhance Interaction and Flexibility

© Sean Airhart Flexibility within a space emerges as an architectural concept that follows society’s transformations. As the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright said, “Architecture is life, or at least as it was lived in the world yesterday, as it is lived today or ever will be lived.” In that sense, changing a kitchen’s layout …

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MAD Architects Reveals Design for the Mobility and Logistic Hub, MOLO, a Gateway Complex near Milan, Italy

Courtesy of MAD Architects MAD Architects led by Ma Yansong, unveiled renderings of the MoLo, short for Mobility and Logistic hub, a new gateway complex situated along the western boundary of the Milano Innovation District (MIND). In collaboration with Architect Andrea Nonni, Open Project, and Progeca, the 28.5 meters high complex brings together several facilities …

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Balancing Energy-Efficiency and Aesthetics: Large-Scale Thermal Fenestration Systems

The total energy demand from buildings has risen dramatically in recent years. Driven by improved access in developing countries, greater ownership of energy-consuming devices and increasing urban densities, today it accounts for over one-third of global energy consumption and nearly 15% of direct CO2 emissions. As the climate crisis aggravates and its consequences are more …

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What is an ADU? Another Trend or the Future of Housing?

The Breadbox ADU . Image Courtesy of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and WELCOME PROJECTS In a time where housing prices are unattainable and residents are looking to downsize their homes more than ever, enter the concept of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). These small and highly customizable homes are taking backyards across the …

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