At the School of Architecture, students conceptualize, design and build housing for a real client — all in their first year. The Jim Vlock First Year Building Project was founded in 1967 and is ...

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Architecture began as a practice of design and construction. The word itself is derived from the Greek architektōn, or “chief carpenter.” During the Pax Romana, Vitruvius described an architect as a ...

[Image: courtesy Paul Howard Harrison] Among those field testing these tools are architects and designers. Some are beginning to use them as powerful new avenues for visualizing early stage concepts, ...

From reconnecting with nature to the practice of "emotional design," 2025 will bring some unique trends in architecture. The outlook for activity among architectural and design firms was positive in ...

Cities are inseparable from fast-paced lifestyles. Rising rents and “not-that-small” apartments characterize urban environments, perpetuating the chase for “bigger, faster, and more”. As economies ...

As you read yet another real estate listing with the note “Bring your architect!,” you may ask yourself, What does an architect do? Although designing splashy structures can be a part of the job, the ...