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The article discusses Japanese architect Shigeru Ban's humanitarian projects. The article describes his use of nontraditional building materials such as paper and his efforts to improve the quality of housing following natural disasters by providing shelters for earthquake victims in Haiti, Turkey, and India. Also discussed are Ban's designs for expensive homes such as condominiums in New York City.

The article focuses on the concept of wooden skyscrapers by Canada-based architect Michael Green. Special attention is paid to Green's concept of replacing steel and concrete as building materials. Other topics addressed include Green's career development and concerns related to carbon emissions during the production of concrete and steel. The article mentions Green's white paper "The Case for Tall Wood Buildings," which shows how to use engineered wood to build skyscrapers.

Completed under the purview of Headwaters at the Comal, a nonprofit created by NBU in 2017, the endeavor is a public-private partnership and, due to its meticulous habitat restoration, a case study of how architecture firms can approach rewilding. Thirteen years ago, the Texas-based energy provider New Braunfels Utilities took stock of its holdings and realized that it wasn't getting much use out of a 16-acre parking and storage complex along the state's Comal River. Perhaps it would make for a suitable employee events center, NBU wondered, reaching out to architecture firm Lake | Flato in nearby San Antonio. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles Blaine Brownell, an associate at NBBJ's Seattle office who keeps busy in his off-hours transforming the profession's perception of building products. He uses a mix of media, such as electronic mails, blogs, and more recently a book entitled, Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials that Redefine Our Physical Environment, to convey a new message about materials, that they can be exciting, surprising, and, perhaps most important, of benefit, not just to buildings, but to people and to the environment.

There are few architectural commissions as distinctly Lower-Level Plan American, or as distinctly political, as a national presidential memorial in the nation's capital-especially when that memorial is for a personal hero. If the original Kennedy Center is a monolith on a hill, The Reach is a series of pavilions in a garden. DIAGRAM: Previous Spread: The three main pavilions of The Reach as seen from the roof terrace of the Stone building, with the Welcome Pavilion at left, the Skylight Pavilion (with a video projection on its side) at right, and the River Pavilion beyond that. PHOTO (COLOR): Though there are at least seven entrances to The Reach, the main one is at the Welcome Pavilion (top and above), which houses a boardroom and classroom that open to a redwood deck that mimics, in material and length, the PT-109 torpedo patrol boat that Kennedy commanded during World War II. [Extracted from the article]

ARCHITECT magazine has announced that it will discontinue its print edition and transition to a digital-only format. The decision was made in response to the practical challenges and environmental concerns associated with print publications. The magazine believes that the digital age offers enormous potential and a wider reach, allowing for greater engagement with readers and the ability to address current events in real-time. Despite the shift, ARCHITECT will continue to provide up-to-date content, host competitions, and produce online Studio Sessions. The magazine expresses gratitude to The American Institute of Architects for their collaboration and looks forward to continuing to cover their work. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses return of the Land-Value Tax (LVT) as an advantage for architects due to stimulation of construction and removal of disincentive to construct higher-quality buildings. Topics discussed include views of Henry George, on private land-ownership as unfortunate paradox due to rising rents in cities but not wages, LVT pairing with property taxes in Pennsylvania and LVT carrying political risks as it could hit the land-rich and income poor taxpayers.

The article presents views of several architects regarding their job retirement. Featured architects include Jennifer Matthews from Array Architects, George Knight and David Haresign from Bonstra Haresign. Also discussed are opinions of these architects on pensions, retirement income and Social Security benefits.

Located at one of the northmost points in Wisconsin, the hamlet of Cornucopia was named for its abundance of resources, which in the early 20th century included timber, fishing, and farming. Architect: Salmela Architect, Duluth, Minn. - David Salmela, FAIA (principal, designer); Salmela-designed deck chairs face the lake and contrast with the black cladding of the main house and new outbuildings. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with architects Craig Reschke and Ann Lui , founders of Future Firm, is presented. Topics covered include origin of the firm's name, mission of the architectural firm, description of Night Gallery, the nocturnal exhibition space they designed in Chicago, Illinois, the greatest challenge to managing a successful practice and pens in different line weights as their design tool of choice.

An illustration by Asaf Hanuka of architects providing aid after a natural disaster is presented.

The article discusses a study by the Institute of Personality and Research (IPAR) on the psychology and processes of creativity. Topics include the participation of architect Philip Johnson in the study at the University of California in Berkeley with the tests and questionnaires, earlier testing with Air Force officers under the research guidance of Dr. Donald MacKinnon as well as analytical and artistic skills of postwar American architects.

The article presents an obituary for architect Zaha Hadid.

An interview with Paul Andersen, director of the architectural firm Independent Architecture, is presented. Andersen identifies the mission of the architectural firm and its first commission. He also talks about the influence of architect Oswald Mathias Ungers on his work and the best advice he has ever gotten.

The article offers information about architecture firm Cúre & Penabad Studio located in Miami. It aspire to create an architecture of place, with projects that are created using building techniques that are culturally relevant and performative. It try to capitalize on the intelligence sedimented in evolving building morphologies to tackle the challenges of the environment.

The article reviews the exhibition titled "Zaha Hadid at the State Hermitage" in Russia which features a retrospect on the famous architect who was heavily influenced by Russian Suprematists of St. Petersburg.

An interview with architect Eric Owen Moss is presented. Topics discussed include his architectural design of the Hayden Tract in Culver City, California with a rooftop addition called Pterodactyl, his views about the integration of creativity with the architecture, and a description of the chaotic order of the Hayden Tract.

The article presents an interview with architect Ben van Berkel of the UNStudio architecture firm on his design of pavilions for the Qingdao World Horticulture Expo flower and horticulture trade show in Qingdao, China. Topics of conversation included the spread of garden expos from Europe to Asia, the symbolism of the form of a rose in van Berkel's architecture, and the design of the facades of the pavilions.

The article discusses the works of Spanish architect Andrés Jaque as of November 1, 2013. The author focuses on the role of architecture in the overbuilding before the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, Jaque's piece a wall hanging called "Fray Foam Home," and his architectural firm in Madrid, Spain. Also commented on are Jacque's family and education background, his design of the vacation villa "House in Never Never Land," in Ibiza, and installation for the REDCAT Gallery in California.

An interview with architect R. Steven Lewis, president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), is presented. When asked how he become an architect, he states that his father is an architect and that he grew up in a household that featured yellow tracing paper and Prismacolor. His professional experience includes starting the firm RAW Architecture in Los Angeles, California. He wishes to accomplish NOMA's Pipeline project, which aims to cultivate interest among middle school and high school students.

The article features 2012 American Institute of Architects (AIA) gold medalist Steven Holl. Information regarding Holl's childhood in Bremerton, Washington, his involvement in car designing in high school, and his education under architectural historian Hermann Pundt at the University of Washington in Seattle is provided. Also mentioned is the architectural project of Holl with a Dallas couple which he called the Stretto House.

The author comments on the report of Philip Kennicott, culture critic of "The Washington Post," that the U.S. Congress is considering the appointment of a non-architect to the vacant post of Architect of the Capitol. He said that this is a bad thing for the profession, but Kennicott sees the matter somewhat differently. He revealed that Kennicott thinks that the Architect of the Capitol's responsibilities should split into administrative functions and more purely architectural ones.

The article offers news briefs related to architecture. The sixth conference of The International Society of the Arts, Mathematics and Architecture will be held at the Texas A&M University from May 18-21, 2007. Students enrolled in any accredited design program are invited to submit a project for the American Society of Furniture Designers competition. The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation offers funding to individuals and institutions to support projects that expand the recognition of women in architecture.

The article discusses architects responding to damage caused by the April 2011 tornado in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The article describes a task force of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) including James E. Grimes which assessed the structural integrity of buildings and aimed to ensure quick recovery of damage. Also discussed is the team's process of tagging unsafe structures.

The article covers issues of interest to architects. It offers information about the exhibition "Architecture in Uniform" at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, Quebec until September 18, 2011. It provides an overview of the book "Model Making," by Megan Werner. A new website created by design consultant Steve Kroeter and designed by Pentagram, Designer & Books features the books that architects and designers read.

The article talks about ethical discourse within architecture. Topics include the ethical obligation shared by architects with professionals like lawyers and doctors, things that have kept ethics from discourse within architecture including the powerlessness of architects about their overall role within the hierarchy of lenders, clients, and contractors, and the launch of the journal "Architecture Philosophy" whose editorial goal is to attract some articles on architectural ethics.

The article focuses on works of American architect Marshall Brown. Topics include his design studio, which is located in the Overton Hygienic Building, built in 1922, which is supposed to be one of Chicago's early-20th-century brick and terra-cotta significant buildings; the Chicago Architecture Biennial exhibition "The Architecture of Creative Miscegenation" featuring works of Brown; and views of Laura Miller, an architecture professor at the University of Toronto, on his designs.

The article focuses on alternative careers for architects to consider and the stories of those who have successfully made the transition. Featured architects who changed careers include Hana Kim, design manager and exhibit designer at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, Chris Humbert, technology and engineering teacher at Park City High School in Utah, and Jeffrey Totaro, an architectural photographer.

In this article, the author presents his opinion that people with disabilities can also be architects. Topics discussed include that accessible design allows all users to participate fully in the site experience; complying with accessibility regulations do not provide the same level of nuanced design; and the need to shift the professional culture to provide significant outreach, accommodation, and scholarships.

The article offers the author's insights on various topics including the architects education, the project management, and the importance of service by architects to its clients. Also mentioned are the importance of social structures and conditions in architecture design, the design of the Chicago Torture Justice Center, and the role of architects in terms of social service.

The article focuses on Tania Salgado, a principal and co-founder of Handprint Architecture Inc. in Denver, Colorado. It is stated that her goal is to create modern buildings that work for everyone and to have projects that actually get built. It is mentioned that she has focused on putting her mind solely to her goal and with her deep persistence and passion, she has achieved success.

The article discusses the political activities of several U.S. architects. Architect Scott Rosen from Portland, Oregon is a candidate in the May 2012 primary to become the city's next mayor. New York City architect Joseph Aliotta successfully lobbied the city government to streamline the approval process for construction projects. Pennsylvania architect Paula Maynes successfully defeated legislation that would have allowed interior designers to become licensed.

The article discusses advice from architect David Rockwell on how architectural firms can carry out pro bono work. The article suggests collaborating with outside architects and nonprofit organizations on pro bono projects, integrating unbillable hours for architects, and participating in a variety of pro bono projects.

The article informs that many architects and planners turned to a rational approach to organize the the city of Philadelphia as it continued to explode in both population and size in the early 20th century. It is stated tha Louis Kahn's 1952 ink, graphite, and decoupage traffic study for downtown Philadelphia found place in the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) archives.

The article focuses on the form and evolution of the pencil and mentions the architect's challenge in modern-day studio, which is to determine what to actually do with a pencil, and not what to draw with one.

The article offers brief information on various gift ideas recommended by architects and designers including Lace's Amare ring by Los Angeles, California designer Jenny Wu, Snarkitecture's Broken Ornament gypsum-cement holiday bauble, and Tombow's Dual Brush Pens.

The article offers tips to make architectural firms more communicative, transparent, and effective. Topics include the importance of internal communication to creating quality design and moving projects toward, the need to make office communication happen face-to-face, and the importance of having interaction between staff members at all levels with clients at meeting and site visits as frequently as possible.

The article discusses how cloud-based systems can be used by architectural firms to increase efficiency. The author describes cloud-based products for architects including the Submittal Exchange and Greengrade products from Matt Ostanik and the Newforma Project Center from Newforma. The article suggests that cloud computing reduces power consumption and encourages firms to find products that allow intrafirm collaboration in offices and on jobsites.

The article presents information on several gift items, suitable for architects and designers, including "Will Design for Money" T-Shirt from Words Brand, Dual Brush Pens from Tombow, and Edition Two pocker deck from Playing Arts.

The article presents information on gifts items, ideal for children who wants to become an architect, the book "Iggy Peck Architect," by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, Star Wars Limited Edition Notebook from Moleskine, and Architectural Blocks from Haba Toys.

The article presents information on several design inspired gift items for architects including backpacks and duffels from Redland London, Helvetica No1 wrist watches from Mondaine, and Public Transit Maps from Max Roberts.

The article offers information on how residential architects get into a new building types in the U.S. Topics discussed include the San Francisco, California-based firm Zack de Vito Architecture, the renovation of the Printing House condominiums in the West Village of New York, and the Passive House standards.

The article offers a look at the growth of public interest design among architects in the U.S. While the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Latrobe Prize 2013 report argued that good design and good deeds can go hand in hand, it also noted 87 percent obstacles, which are low pay and the scarcity of community-focused jobs. It also found that many architects are practicing public interest design full-time, and that the opportunities are underdeveloped.

The article discusses the importance for architects to convince clients to buy-in to their design concepts through effective communication skills. It elaborates on the approach of House + House Architects in educating their interns on the art of speaking. Betsy Williamson of Williamson Chong Architects explains the need to present the big process as a seamless effort to clients so as to build trust. John Ike of Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects expounds on handling disagreements with clients.