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World’s largest 3D-printed building completed in Dubai
The 6,900-square-foot administrative building was the product of human-machine teamwork.
Source: www.curbed.com
Princeton University sues design and construction teams over delayed project
The University is suing Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (TWBTA) and Jacobs Entities for professional negligence and breach of contract relating to their architecture and design of the Andlinger Center.
Source: www.dailyprincetonian.com
A Community of 50 3D Printed Homes Is Under Construction in Mexico
At 500 square feet apiece, the houses aren’t large by American standards, but they each have two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
Source: singularityhub.com
AIA’s 2020 Gold Medal goes to Marlon Blackwell
A celebrated architect and educator, Blackwell is known for modern buildings that honor the site.
Source: www.curbed.com
BLA Design Group Wins First-Prize Award In MICROHOME International Architecture Competition
BLA DESIGN GROUP has won first place for a sustainable microhome design called Shifting Nests through the 2019 International MICROHOME architecture competition. Presented by Bee Breeders, the inaugural MICROHOME architectural design competition is the first chapter of Bee Breeders’ Small Scale Architecture Appreciation Movement, which highlights small projects from around the world that offer big …
Source: www.canadianarchitect.com
Milwaukee High Rise Architect Paid $180 Per Hour
City plan to build 32-story tower offers rare public peek at what designers, others earn.
Source: urbanmilwaukee.com
Ancient Native American Site Uncovered in Connecticut by Road Crew Workers
A 12,500-year-old Native American site has been unearthed in Connecticut by road crew workers constructing a bridge. Now, more evidence of the culture and
Source: www.thevintagenews.com
This Boston Hospital Is Feeding Patients Through Its Rooftop Farm
A few years after the Boston resident was diagnosed with prediabetes, she was referred to Boston Medical Center’s Preventative Food Pantry as someone who is food insecure. The food pantry is a free food resource for low-income patients."You become diabetic because when you don’t have good food to eat, you eat whatever you can to survive," Golde
Source: www.ecowatch.com
Azerai La Residence, Hue Hotel in Vietnam Named One of World’s Greatest Places
The 122-room boutique hotel in the former imperial capital of Vietnam has been a regular presence on many of the hotel industry’s most coveted honors and awards.
Source: www.travelpulse.com
CA school HVAC systems ‘silently undermining’ student success
UCD and Berkeley Lab scientists conclude that, even when California schools have new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, the vast majority don’t work well enough to ensure healthy classroom air.
Source: amp.sacbee.com
