According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are more than 553,000 homeless people in the country on any given night, which represents 0.17% of the population. Even when these numbers might not seem that big, homelessness represents a huge problem for cities, as it is a symptom of a housing issue…
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For those working in areas of design, such as architecture and engineering, coming up with different ideas on a regular basis can become quite exhausting. Therefore, feeling stuck with a project that requires a lot of creativity can be difficult, especially when we have been continuously working on other projects. That’s why architects should look…
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Nowadays, engineers have become some of the most sought-after professionals in the job market, as they come with a very wide range of skills to offer that companies are looking for. As a result, recruiters and HR managers are facing quite a challenging situations, since several studies show that there are more open engineering jobs…
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Choosing to pursue a career in any field shouldn’t be taken lightly, as it can determine the path we will follow for the rest of our lives. This is particularly true when it comes to the industries of architecture, engineering, and design. Even when we might think these are the fields we want to grow…
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Architecture plays a pivotal role in the way towns, cities, and countries develop, evolve, and inspire its inhabitants. We cannot deny that buildings shape us, they modify and even determine our mood, our personalities, and without these structures, life simply wouldn’t be the same. In order to celebrate the importance of architecture, and so that…
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We have mentioned before that architecture and public space design are essential parts of a city’s identity, as it can say a lot about what a city has been through, where it is now, and where it is heading. Architecture also has a deep impact on the life of those who inhabit a certain place,…
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During the last couple of years, we have seen how engineering careers have become quite popular both for students and for the workplace in general. There are many large companies who are currently looking for engineers to fulfill the wide range of positions available. This has resulted in a saturation of entry-level jobs and demand…
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Nowadays, social media plays an important role on people’s lives, whether they use it to enhance their online persona or to boost their business. Therefore, we cannot deny that taking advantage of these fairly easy to use platforms is one of the most cost-effective ways to build a brand, regardless of our field. The same…
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Last week, Architectural Record, one of the biggest monthly magazines of the industry, announced the honorable winners of this year’s Women in Architecture Awards. The honorees are Toshiko Mori, Sharon Johnston, Claire Weisz, Mabel O. Wilson, and Dana Cuff. This year’s is the sixth edition of the award, which aims at recognizing the work of…
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For many of us, finding or building the perfect house is a process that may take a lot of time and hard work, especially when we have a very specific idea of what we are looking for. However, during recent years, and as younger generations start becoming active in the real estate market, housing alternatives have…
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