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…
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…
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…
Whether we like it or hate it, street art is an important part of the identity of cities all around the globe, as it can help shape and define the sense of community and personality of a metropolis. There are many cities that already offer “street art tours” as graffiti and urban expression have already…
Engineering is an industry that is constantly facing new challenges, and as engineers, we need to make sure we do everything we can to stay as updated and prepared to overcome such challenges. Professionalization in the field of engineering and design is an essential part of a successful engineer, but there are other simple habits…
Attending workshops, conferences, seminars, and other courses are all great ways for professionals to keep developing their existing skills and acquire new ones, too. This is also the case of architects, who must remain updated and informed regarding how the industry changes and then adapt to those changes. However, all these up training can take…
During the last couple of years, the world of labor has seen many changes that have completely shifted the way we think about employment. Small business owners are being able to offer competitive prices and services against larger corporations in a successful and effective way, and the gig economy has also shown a new and…
Often times, when we think of architecture and urban design, we imagine the skylines of big cities, with complex, interesting, and both modern and classic buildings and skyscrapers shaping the identity of different towns and cities across the country. However, architecture also plays an essential role in community design, not only shaping the identity of…
Whenever we go out of our homes, urban design is all around us, even when at times we might ignore it or simply not notice it. Urban design is the art and the process of giving shape and form to public spaces, transportation systems, services, and amenities. It is such an essential aspect of our…
The industry is becoming more and more aware of the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives when it comes to architecture, engineering, and construction design. From the actual design of buildings and public spaces to the materials that are used, there have been many changes regarding the way we think about urban and residential…