When new architects just entering the field take an unpaid internship, they could be setting a standard that says, “My work has no value.” The American Institute of Architects disagrees. So much so, their Center for Emerging Professionals campaign, “Know Your Worth” challenges that notion and counters it with a different belief: All architects contribute,…
DetailsAre you planning to attend the 2016 AIA convention in Philadelphia? Would you like to help your fellow architects by contributing to continuing education? If you’re particularly well-versed in one of several different areas, the convention and the AIA need your help. You could be a presenter, and it all begins with submitting your proposal.…
DetailsEveryone has heard a story about a new development or project that’s halted in its tracks for any number of reasons. Maybe a wildlife habitat is discovered. Or maybe someone unearths artifacts that require investigation. There’s a balance between progress and the preservation of history. And the point is to allow both to exist with…
DetailsThe green movement is everywhere. So much so that it’s no longer a peculiarity, but more just the way things are. Green roofs have been a part of that movement, but they aren’t as new as you might think. They’ve been around for more than just a long time; they might even be considered ancient…
DetailsIn a community of oh-so-serious architects, British designer Thomas Heatherwick is a bit of a renegade. He’s different, alright. But that doesn’t mean his designs are any less brilliant than anyone else’s. He only believes that function doesn’t have to be boring, or worse – ugly. Beautiful design is what makes Heatherwick stand out in…
DetailsCan architecture be defined as art? Some people think so. Still others might not make the same comparison, but it’s hard to deny that architecture is a source of inspiration. It’s human nature; we’re affected and inspired by the world around us. Sometimes that inspiration is a tree or a mountain. But the environment isn’t…
DetailsEarly childhood might be the ideal time to help children connect the dots between the buildings around them and the field of architecture. Although it’s a grown-up pursuit, children are natural-born builders. And once a child starts stacking found objects and building sandcastles, she’s already teaching herself anyway. College is a long way off, for…
DetailsOne of the most innovative public park spaces has been right under New York City’s nose all the time. But when they say “under,” they mean it. The new Lowline project proposal takes an unused space with loads of character, and turns it into something the likes of which the city has never seen. The…
DetailsAIA continuing education is a part of life for many architects. And for both architects and engineers, professional development hours come with the territory. If you want to stay licensed and keep professional association memberships, it’s one of those things that’s got to be done. At PDH Academy, we understand that your time is valuable.…
DetailsWhat’s the biggest complaint about solar panels, aside from the expense? It’s probably their lack of widespread aesthetic appeal. But Hollywood film director and solar aficionado, James Cameron, has developed something so attractive and useful, it’s like a solar flower field that can reduce grid-based electricity consumption to zero, or close to it. Attractive and…
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