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Learn to identify American architectural styles and understand the historic roots of the built environment with Planetizen Courses. https://lnkd.in/gUyp7DEz

Have a listen to my interview with Anne Lacaton & Jean-Philippe Vassal, 2021 Pritzker Prize Laureates and the Rothwell Program Co-Chairs at the University of Sydney’s School of Architecture, Design and Planning. They suggest architecture is about freedom, generosity, pleasure. Large spaces generate an essential feeling of escape and freedom. Large spaces facilitate appropriation, foster relationships within spaces, to allow for pleasurable situations, to encourage relations between people and promote social life. Enlarging does not mean wasting. Enlarging does not mean costing more. It means inventing space for uses and going beyond the norms and standards which reduce the living space. “TRANSFORMATION IS THE OPPORTUNITY OF DOING MORE AND BETTER WITH WHAT IS ALREADY EXISTING. THE DEMOLISHING IS A DECISION OF EASINESS AND SHORT TERM. IT IS A WASTE OF MANY THINGS—A WASTE OF ENERGY, A WASTE OF MATERIAL, AND A WASTE OF HISTORY. MOREOVER, IT HAS A VERY NEGATIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. FOR US, IT IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE.” Anne Lacaton & Jean-Philippe Vassal https://lnkd.in/eVZeDEA7

There are some challenging - and valid - points in this opinion piece, especially when you consider how Charleston was built, but there has to be a middle ground. Preservation guidelines are often a blunt tool, not well coordinated with zoning practices or intent. Historic districts have been overused in places where form-base zoning or neighborhood conservation districts would have been a better solution to achieve the end result. Adaptive use strategies need to be encouraged and innovation in grant programs to accommodate building upgrades, such as the installation of sprinkler systems, as valid as subsidies for facade improvements, to maintain the character of a neighborhood or business district.

Love the #NYSGBC and so glad to delve into the person and behavior aspects of the work ahead! To add some additional enticement (I hope), Jim D'Aloisio and I are presenting on embodied carbon in practice - the 4 materials revealed to be most impactful, the magnitude of impact they have in the industry and on this planet, and some immediate steps to use to reduce the burden in your work.

What's it like working with a team to produce Let's Build #architecture events all year? From graphics, social media, and copy to speakers, venues, food & drink, sponsors, and more, it’s a whirlwind! Lockdown got us comfy working solo even with a remote team (in the background kind-of), but now we're still itching for face-to-face, in-person human interactions. Since it ended, we still crave in-person human interactions and connections. For most of us, the shift back to the office shows it, and is (still) teaching us how to juggle being in-person and working with a remote team online/ others working-from-home. It's like we forgot how to socialize, but now we're relearning! Being in a team of 10, 15, 20? It’s no walk in the park—dealing with different personalities and work styles can be tough. Collaborating with our team (some in-person and remote) is interesting. But, we thrive on it, producing top-notch events every year. This year is no different; we’re back at London Festival of Architecture AGAIN! Join us on Thursday, June 6th, at tp bennett for “Climate Change: Reimagine Our City.” Grab your tickets now- https://lnkd.in/eJm5nthD #events #eventsmanagement #lfa #LFA #LondonFestivalofArchitecture #architects #architecture #marketing #marketer #marketingexecutive #seniormarketingexecutive #marketingmanager #london

Each academic year brings about changes in higher education, and innovative, science-based design features play a crucial role in enhancing the learning environment for college students. Understanding these higher education design trends is vital for architects who are creating the educational spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and well-being. In our newest blog, Dean Dalvit breaks down the trends he’s seeing in the space, from biophilic design to sustainable and healthy buildings. Head here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gicJfnmV

In our latest blog post, "Blending the Old with the New: Retrofitting Historic Buildings with Modern Technologies," we explore the intersection of historic preservation and modern sustainability.

What are the long-term implications of our designs? What are the socio-economic impacts of our work? How can we minimize carbon on the urban scale? How can we bring nature and people closer together? I am so looking forward to speaking about these topics with the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design at the University of Arkansas on Sept. 25th.   Through the lens of Henning Larsen projects and research initiatives, I will share ways of designing with a life-centered approach on an urban scale, from integrating new mobility modes, decarbonizing urban spaces, and enhancing biodiversity to incorporating bio-based materials in the design of resilient urban environments that support the well-being of citizens and nature. https://lnkd.in/ewh9JSbw #lifecenteredurbandesign

"This kind of holistic approach is what it will take to sensitively adapt our historic homes for a net zero carbon future, but we fear it doesn’t go far enough to affect the change needed in an equitable manner." - Stephen Anderson, Buttress An insightful piece in Architects’ Journal about tackling some of the barriers involved in retrofitting historic homes. Read the full piece here: https://buff.ly/3TTBBik