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Can't wait to see this. I've made a small contribution to its contents... Publishing this September: ‘London Arboretum’ explores the role of trees in urban design. Conceived and edited by @judithloesing the book marks the culmination of the Architecture Foundation’s inaugural research fellowship. Pre-order via link in bio for free shipping within the UK🌳🏢🌲🏛️🌴 ⁠London is a forest, home to more than 8 million trees, one for every Londoner. Yet it rarely feels that way. In this provocative and timely book, architects, ecologists, artists and activists argue that trees deserve a more central role in the city’s design—not as decorative afterthoughts or technical fixes, but as spatial and cultural protagonists. London Arboretum is a richly illustrated compendium exploring how trees shape London and how London has shaped its tree spaces. From the ancient woodland of Epping Forest to a community orchard in Hackney and the annual Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, the book guides readers through 26 archetypal tree spaces, using social history, photography, and original drawings to reveal the stories rooted within them. Edited by Judith Losing with contributions from Ken Worpole @kenworpole, Linda Tieu @ling__linh Gio Iozzi @haringey_tree_protectors Loretta Bosence, Eric Guibert @ericguibert & Richard Wentworth, Studio Celine Baumann @studiocelinebaumann and muf @mufarchitectureart Photographs by @blndrfld Design by @studiochristophervictor This book is being published as a limited print run. Shipping is free on all pre-orders via 🔗 in bio.

Urban Layers and Living Spaces: The Evolution of Housing in Kayseri Nihan Muş Özmen, Burak Asiliskender DRArch Journal of Design for Resilience in Architecture & Planning This study analyzes how housing in Kayseri, Turkey, has changed through urbanization and modernization across four eras. It explores the interplay of national policies, global trends, and local adaptations, revealing a complex process of tradition meeting modernity. Discover how Kayseri's evolving domestic architecture reflects shifting urban realities. https://lnkd.in/dECyq_f5

From the Studio series presents "Finding the Balance" with @USCArchitecture faculty Alex Robinson, who teaches in the Master of Landscape Architecture + Urbanism program. Students are challenged to find the middle ground between large scale planning and the role of design in space making for a more sustainable future. #SustainableArchitecture #USCArch #USCArchitecture

EXTENTS, a design collaborative led by two Taubman College faculty, will present its work at the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial this fall. Founded in 2017 by Cyrus Peñarroyo, assistant professor of architecture, and McLain Clutter, associate professor of architecture, EXTENTS is one of nearly 100 firms, collaborations, and individuals participating in this year’s international exhibit. Founded in 2014 and first held in 2015, the Chicago Biennial elevates the city’s historical legacy at the forefront of architecture and design. This year’s event, titled Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, will bring together projects from 30 countries to address questions of housing, ecology, and material innovation. The Biennial opens on September 19, 2025, and runs through February 2026. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eZ6ZMT3m

ARTEVIVO: School of Arts and Crafts as A Cultural Bridge for Barrio Colombia | Bachelors Design Project on Cultural Architecture ‘ARTEVIVO’ is a Bachelors Design Project by Manuela Alejandra Vargas Dávila from the ‘Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño - Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.’ The project aims to create a cultural landmark that integrates art, community, and urban space, transforming the area between Barrio Colombia and MAMM into a dynamic ecosystem for artistic expression. It will activate the public realm through architecture, providing inclusive spaces like plazas, terraces, and pathways, fostering participation, learning, and cultural exchange. To submit your academic project for publication at ArchiDiaries login to ArchiDiaries page. #Architecture #EducationalInstitution #CulturalArchitecture #TropicalArchitecture #FacultaddeArquitecturayDiseñoUniversidadPontificiaBolivariana #Medellin #Colombia https://lnkd.in/gdeM26dx

How have oceans shaped the spaces and buildings we live in? This is the question we are exploring this week at the European Architectural History Network thematic conference The Built Ocean, organized by André Tavares and his team at the University of Porto. I have the pleasure to be chairing the session on Resources, with presentations by Dr Andrew Toland, Maryia Rusak, Qingyun Lin, Pari Riahi and Jonathan Galka. Join the discussion if you are around: https://lnkd.in/emmPaSEa

Excited to share my new booklet: “How to Entangle Architecture with Haraway’s SF(s) and the Chthulucene.” This work is an exploration of how architectural thinking can intersect with Donna Haraway’s speculative frameworks—String Figures, Speculative Fabulation, Science Fiction, and Sympoiesis—while reimagining design within the context of the Chthulucene. The booklet speculates on architecture as a playground for ecological and more-than-human narratives, moving beyond anthropocentric approaches toward entangled, relational, and symbiotic futures. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how theory, ecology, and design can weave together new ways of imagining architecture. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/deE6FzSX

In the Masterplan Gaia, every landscape decision reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility. In this interview, João Castelo Branco, partner at hori-zonte, shares how the integration of native plant species and the naturalisation of existing water lines go beyond aesthetics - they build resilience, foster biodiversity, and ensure long-term urban sustainability. More than design, it’s a vision for a balanced future where cities and ecosystems thrive together. Developed in collaboration with STILL urban design Landscape architecture by Tiago Amaral #SustainableArchitecture #LandscapeDesign #UrbanResilience #horizonte

🌍 Thrilled to announce the publication of the new article in Built Heritage: “Investigation of the Concept of Sustainability of the Nomad Vernacular Architecture: A Case Study of the Qashqai Tribe in Iran.” For nomadic communities, a home is more than shelter — it embodies safety, identity, and adaptability. 🏕️ In this study, I explore the Qashqai Black Tent as a unique architectural form that has withstood centuries of seasonal migrations, deeply rooted in sustainability. 🔑 Key insights from the research: - Use of natural and locally available materials - High adaptability to diverse climates and living conditions - Sustainable balance across environmental, physical, economic, and social dimensions - Lessons from vernacular wisdom that can inspire contemporary sustainable design This research shows how traditional knowledge and practices hold valuable answers for today’s architectural and environmental challenges. 📖 Read the full article here: [https://lnkd.in/d8BGBjHu]

Building a Woman: An Alternative Rite of Passage Through Vernacular Architecture | Masters Design Project ‘Building a Woman’ is a Masters Design Project by Sarina Patel from the ‘Bartlett School of Architecture - UCL.’ The aim of this project is to provide an alternative to the Maasai Emuratare ritual by creating a rite of passage centered on learning, preserving, and innovating vernacular architecture through the construction of Manyattas. By combining ancestral wisdom with architectural education, the project empowers girls to participate in cultural continuity while fostering sustainable building practices. To submit your academic project for publication at ArchiDiaries login to ArchiDiaries Page. #Architecture #ResearchCentre #InstitutionalArchitecture #CulturalArchitecture #AridArchitecture #Sustainability #BartlettSchoolofArchitectureUCL #London #UnitedKingdom https://lnkd.in/gJeHiCir