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We are excited to introduce the 2026 Experimental Fellows at Bauhaus Earth, architects and researchers Ha Nguyen of arb Architects Vietnam and Hojung Kim, US-based professor, who have been selected to develop their project “Situated Regionalism” between Vietnam and Berlin. Their fellowship project, Situated Regionalism, investigates the potential of unfired brick construction across Vietnam’s seven ecological zones — engaging diverse geologies and Indigenous building traditions while confronting the ecological challenges posed by colonial-era infrastructure, war-related contamination, and rapid industrialization. Alongside the Fellowship, Ha Nguyen and Hojung Kim collaborate as co-founders of the Material Matters (MM) Research Lab, where they bridge computational tools with craft traditions to challenge architectural paradigms that have historically marginalized Indigenous practices. With the 2025–2026 Graham Foundation Award in parallel to the Fellowship, they will deepen and expand this material and cultural research. Stay tuned and find out more on our websites or on Social Media. Portrait © Le Lai Bauhaus Earth Chrissie Muhr Rosa Hanhausen Philipp Misselwitz Eda Özdemir #ExperimentalFellowship #Architecture #RegenerativePractice #Eartharchitecture #arbvietnam #bauhausearth

Built Form invites original research articles, review articles, practice articles, viewpoints, critical views, reports, field notes/observations, and other types of manuscripts for its upcoming issue. Topics include (but are not limited to): built form, urban morphology, urban design, architecture, the structure and evolution of cities, preservation and conservation, urban regeneration, local identity, urban aesthetics and landscape, heritage protection and management, spatial continuity and integrity, urban growth management, space syntax, Conzenian urban morphology, spatial analysis, typology, characterising and managing the urban landscape, artificial intelligence and built form. www.builtformjournal.org

Built Form invites original research articles, review articles, practice articles, viewpoints, critical views, reports, field notes/observations, and other types of manuscripts for its upcoming issue. Topics include (but are not limited to): built form, urban morphology, urban design, architecture, the structure and evolution of cities, preservation and conservation, urban regeneration, local identity, urban aesthetics and landscape, heritage protection and management, spatial continuity and integrity, urban growth management, space syntax, Conzenian urban morphology, spatial analysis, typology, characterising and managing the urban landscape, artificial intelligence and built form. www.builtformjournal.org

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

3D-printed artificial seawalls, called BioShelters, have been developed by a team of computational designers from ADA’s School of Built Environment to help re-establish oyster populations around Sydney Harbour. The BioShelters were recently installed at the new Sydney Fish Market on Blackwattle Bay, an area where natural marine habitats have been lost due to urban development. “Just as there is a housing crisis in Sydney for humans, there is one for sea creatures like oysters,” says Professor M. Hank Haeusler, Director of Arch_Manu [ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing] at UNSW, who leads the project. “What this project aims to do is create new artificial habitats that are as close to nature as possible.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gemsfi_J

Una località di montagna che non ha nulla di montano*. The theoretical paper explores the architectural and perceptual landscape of Breuil-Cervinia. By combining historical analysis with a field survey, the study investigates how urban development has reshaped alpine identity and collective imagination. The project delves into what it means to be “alpine” today, challenging traditional perceptions of alpine spaces and their evolution over time. Special thanks to Prof. Dr. Luigi Lorenzetti for his invaluable guidance throughout this research. #Cervinia #BreuilCervinia #alpinearchitecture

🌱 “Architecture is a healthcare profession.” — Helena van Vliet RA Dipl.-Ing. AIA On this week’s Better Buildings for Humans, we’re joined by architect, researcher, and educator Helena Van Vliet, who makes the compelling case for biophilic design as a necessity—not a luxury. Helena explains how aligning architecture with human biology can reduce stress, enhance immunity, and restore well-being—all while supporting urban biodiversity. 🧠🌳 We also explore: • The science of awe in design • Why edge conditions matter • How to build for life—not just humans 🎧 Listen now at https://lnkd.in/gFuj-tDd #HealthyBuildings #BiophilicDesign #SustainableArchitecture #UrbanEcology #BetterBuildingsForHumans

🏆 Harvard GSD has named Mauro Marinelli the 2025 Wheelwright Prize winner! His project, Topographies of Resistance, investigates how architecture can sustain mountain communities facing climate and cultural challenges. The $100K grant supports fieldwork in the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas 🌍⛰️ Also spotlighted: visionary finalists Meriem Chabani, Mohamad Nahleh, and Alfredo Thiermann—each pushing architecture’s role in justice, ecology, and infrastructure. Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/47PJU5t #Architecture #HarvardGSD #WheelwrightPrize #SustainableDesign #DesignResearch #ClimateArchitecture #MountainDesign #EmergingArchitects