Universal design works for a much wider range of users, so it’s especially important for Florida architects. In a state that’s brimming with rental homes and has a high concentration of retirees, design that fits more people comfortably makes the built environment safer and more welcoming. Continuing education in universal design keeps skills fresh and…
The coming Trump administration plans to overhaul America’s infrastructure through private investments. It’s a “revenue-neutral” proposal that’s intended to lighten the government investment load, speed up projects and provide more jobs for American workers. But can he swing it? Experts are on both sides of the aisle. Some say private investments are the only way…
If you’re the forgetful type, continuing education credit requirement deadline might creep up or pass on by. Or maybe you’re thinking about taking a break from architecture, and wondering how to handle continuing education credits in the meantime. Every architect knows the importance of continuing education. It’s an integral part of being an architect. But…
Arch Daily asks readers, not a panel of judges, to name their annual Building of the Year winners. The magazine says they haven’t been disappointed yet in their crowd-sourced approach to finding the best of the best. Fourteen buildings from around the world got the nod in 2016, out of hundreds of reader submissions and…
The 2016 political climate suggests that Americans are bored and suspicious about sustainability. Now, after years of regarding sustainable design as the way of the future, architects are concerned that the whole mindset is in jeopardy. But leaders in architecture and sustainable design aren’t giving up. The presidential election isn’t the only example of ecology…
Every new crop of architects comes into the industry with a slightly different education. Fifty years ago, students of architecture worked more in groups, routinely pulled all-nighters and the digital revolution seemed light years ago. Now, the industry has changed and schools have adapted to the new landscape. Students today have more tools and a…
The design trends making headlines right now and for the coming year reflect a taste for better overall living and efficiency. Upstarts such as the connectivity and healthy homes are settling into the mainstream. Outdoor spaces aren’t just for gardening and entertaining; they’re for living. And corporate spaces are getting a makeover, too. What might…
There are architects, and then there are industry leaders who pave the way for everyone else. You have the chance to be either. And the choices you make now will shape your entire career. Industry leaders don’t follow the crowd and they aren’t afraid of making a mistake. If you’re confident in your skills and…
Sofia Siegel, project manager with Verdical Group, is a Green Building Consultant and an Environmental Advocate in the Los Angeles area, working with USGBC-LA and LBC-LA on local initiatives. We recently asked Sofia about the benefits of green buildings from both an environmental and health standpoint. Here’s what she had to say: How did you…
This blog has been updated for 2025. Click here to read the latest California CE requirements! California architects need continuing education that focuses on state issues. And PDH Academy addresses an important one: The 2017 California Accessibility Course. This course satisfies both California state and requirements for professional development education, and all of…
