How to bring earth architecture to urban areas

Interest in earth architecture is re-emerging in contemporary construction, in part due to its environmental impact, or rather, lack of - buildings made of earth can typically boast greater thermal mass and produce fewer carbon emissions during their material extraction, production and construction. However, earth architecture comes with its limitations - particularly in most urban and retrofit contexts. So how can architects maintain the essence and benefits of earth architecture in a contemporary, accessible way? Read our latest journal piece on Clayworks Rammed Earth Finish here: https://lnkd.in/e2YrufE8

Architecture Meets Nature — Biophilic Design As architecture adapts to climate and location, the boundary between constructed form and environment becomes a canvas for daring experimentation. The following article looks at how architecture may interact with edges, whether they be riverbanks, shorelines, or forest floors. Each notion reinterprets the relationship between humans and the environment in a unique way, combining material, ritual, and ecological. To view the projects, visithttps://lnkd.in/eG2MXxPu. #biophilicdesign #architecturenews #architectnews

Illinois Tech College of Architecture welcomes Peruvian architect Kevin Malca as the 2025 Jeanne and John Rowe Fellow. His research investigates how indigenous practices—such as the water-harvesting “qochas” of Peru’s Quispillacta community—can shape ecological and sustainable approaches to contemporary architecture. Through teaching and a funded research project, Malca will examine the ways ancestral knowledge informs modern design, offering new frameworks for thinking about architecture as an interconnected cultural, ecological, and social system. https://lnkd.in/gWNBWuKC

I absolutely love tracing the steps of previous architects, particularly on historically significant structures like this 1846 gem. Here, the entire rear portion of the structure is new and is based entirely on the "front" building's details. Through their details and proportions, I couldn't help but appreciate the thoughtfulness they imbued. There was a sensitivity to the materials and their ordering that was different—whoever designed this little Greek beauty was thinking a little differently than their contemporaries. In this sense, I feel every architect needs to do this at least a dozen times as an introduction, and if you are into adaptive reuse and historical preservation, you finally "get it" after your 50th project. Through this, you become well-rounded and useful. Any architect who masters historical buildings will always be busy—our society values preservation. But this requires one to drop their ego, and that goes against everything modern society says to do. The same goes for architecture schools—it’s all about "your vision" and discovering "your" style. There are grains of truth in that, but it is reserved for the top 5% of architects. #historical #preservation #architecture

The executive order states that, in the District of Columbia, classical architecture (inspired by Greek and Roman styles, with elements such as columns, friezes, and harmonious proportions) will be the "preferred architecture" for federal public buildings. DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/einM2NQF

Mass timber is stepping out of niche projects and into the mainstream—and it could change everything about how we build. In Ep 61 of Better Buildings for Humans, Dean Lewis (Skanska’s Director of Mass Timber) takes us inside its rise: from 200-year design lifespans to 18-story possibilities, biophilic benefits, and major carbon savings. 🌲 If you’ve ever wondered why developers, architects, and communities are falling in love with timber again—this is the conversation. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gFuj-tDd #MassTimber #SustainableArchitecture #BiophilicDesign #CarbonSmart #BetterBuildings

The Architect's Newspaper highlights this season’s most anticipated openings, with projects that showcase sustainability, material innovation, and transformative design. Among them is Limberlost Place at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus, a 10-storey mass timber academic hub by Moriyama Teshima Architects with Acton Ostry Architects Inc. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eSKFn3AM #LimberlostPlace #MassTimber #GeorgeBrownCollege #TorontoWaterfront #SustainableArchitecture #LowCarbonDesign #NetZeroCarbon #TorontoGreenStandard #TimberInnovation #CanadianArchitecture #MoriyamaTeshimaArchitects #ActonOstryArchitects #DesigningForCommunity #ArchitecturalLandmarks #FutureOfArchitecture #ArchitectsNewspaper

The ACN lecture by Jan Peter Wingender is now available online (in Dutch): https://lnkd.in/eQeQXSDj On 2 September, architect/partner Jan Peter Wingender (Office Winhov) spoke at the NYMA makersplaats about ‘Contextual Design: The Art of Adaptive Reuse.’ His central question: how do you breathe new life into old buildings without erasing their history? Jan Peter built his argument around the theme of ‘doubt’ and illustrated this with examples from his own practice and architectural and art history. This was the third lecture in the four-part ACN Architectuurcentrum Nijmegen series on contextual architecture – architecture that is sensitive to its surroundings and creates new connections. #officewinhov #janpeterwingender #ACN #NYMA #repurposing #architecture #lecture #sustainability #heritage #contextualdesign

🏛️ The Timeless Genius of Rome’s Pantheon 🏛️ Quick Summary: Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the Pantheon still stands as the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. Its oculus not only provides light but also reduces structural stress—an ingenious design far ahead of its time. A masterpiece of architecture and engineering that continues to inspire modern construction. —- 🟪 Questions: 🟪 How did ancient builders achieve such precision without modern machinery? What materials and techniques made this dome last for centuries? Could we design something today that rivals its longevity? #GeneralContractor #CommercialConstruction #Construction #AEC #AncientEngineering 🎥 : Instagram (daily_learningfacts) | Educational Purpose Only —- ✅ Click Follow To See More! ✅

🏛️ What does it take to transform history into the future? In this highlight from Building Toronto’s Skyline, Nick Ainis speaks with Eric Rodrigues, Founding Principal & Creative Director of Boldera Architects, about adaptive reuse and heritage conservation. From preserving cultural essence to meeting modern needs, Eric shares how his vision is reshaping Toronto’s skyline—one historic conversion at a time. 🎧 Watch the highlight and hear how heritage can fuel innovation. 🔗 Full episode: https://ow.ly/8zMy50WWNBh #BuildingTorontosSkyline #Architecture #HeritageConservation #AdaptiveReuse #TorontoDevelopment #Boldera