Well-Being in Architectural Education: Theory-building, Reflexive Methodology, and the ‘Hidden Curriculum’ [Scholarly Article - Journal of Architectural Education, February 2022]

Title:

Well-Being in Architectural Education: Theory-building, Reflexive Methodology, and the ‘Hidden Curriculum’

 

Authors:

Naomi Stead, Maryam Gusheh & Julia Rodwell

Authors from Monash University

 

Published:

Journal of Architectural Education, 28 February 2022

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10464883.2022.2017699

 

From the article:

What has been less commonly addressed in the research literature is the well-being of architects themselves, especially in relation to their work, and the highly particular tensions and cultures which condition it. This paper looks to turn questions of health in architecture inward to the profession and its people, within architectural education.  

 

University of Canterbury, New Zealand - Ravenscar House Museum: A remarkable gift to Ōtautahi

Title: 

Ravenscar House Museum: A remarkable gift to Ōtautahi  

 

Published: 

University of Canterbury, 14 February 2022 

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news/2022/ravenscar-house-museum-a-remarkable-gift-to-otautahi.html  

 

From the article: 

When Ōtautahi Christchurch’s striking purpose-built Ravenscar House Museum opened to the public late last year, it was the realisation of a long-held dream.  

 

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Ravenscar House: A Biography, February 2022 

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These smart homes are designed to adapt to rising sea levels by mimicking a pufferfish [Yanko Design, January 2022]

Title:

These smart homes are designed to adapt to rising sea levels by mimicking a pufferfish 

Author:

Shawn McNulty

 

Published:

Yanko Design, 7 January 2022 

https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/01/07/these-smart-homes-are-designed-to-adapt-to-rising-sea-levels-by-mimicking-a-pufferfish/

 

From the article:

Puffer Village is a system of smart homes with built-in architectural technology that allows them to adapt to changing water levels and stormy weather conditions.

Future Cities: New Challenges Mean We Need to Reimagine the Look of Urban Landscapes [SingularityHub, 18 December 2020]

Title: 

Future Cities: New Challenges Mean We Need to Reimagine the Look of Urban Landscapes

Authors:

Nick Dunn & Paul Cureton

Published:

SingularityHub, 18 December 2020

https://singularityhub.com/2020/12/18/future-cities-new-challenges-mean-we-need-to-reimagine-the-look-of-urban-landscapes/

From the article:

Imagining future cities has long been a favorite activity for architects, artists, and designers. Technology is often central in these schemes—it appears as a dynamic and seemingly unstoppable force, providing a neat solution to society’s problems.  But our recent research has suggested that we need to significantly rethink the way we imagine future cities, and move our focus from an overarching technological vision to other priorities, such as environmental sustainability and the need to tackle social inequalities.

 

Princeton University - Robots and Humans Collaborate to Revolutionize Architecture

Title:

Robots and Humans Collaborate to Revolutionize Architecture

 

By:

Princeton University

 

Published:

Tech Xplore, 21 October 2020

https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-robots-humans-collaborate-revolutionize-architecture.html

 

From the article:

Two Princeton researchers, architect Stefana Parascho and engineer Sigrid Adriaenssens, dreamed of using robots to simplify construction, even when building complex forms.

South Africa - Renowned architect Gawie Fagan dead at 95

Title:
Renowned architect Gawie Fagan dead at 95

Author:
Zaza Hlalethwa

Published:
Arts24, 14 September 2020
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From the article:
Celebrated South African architect Gabriel Theron Fagan died on 13 September 2020 in his home in Cape Town. He was 95. His daughter, Helena Fagan confirmed the news to Arts24.