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Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design

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Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:53 Architects Blind architect Chris Downey shares his message to designers that universal design goes much further than simply meeting a code to make everything accessible. Universal Design Insights Downey is blind.

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AIASF Equity by Design to launch 2018 Equity in Architecture Survey

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AIA San Francisco (AIASF) and the Equity by Design Committee, launched the third national Equity in Architecture Survey on February 12, 2018. Building upon the survey conducted in 2016, the third survey will further advance the national movement for equitable practice in the profession.

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First look: Rem Koolhaas to design San Francisco tower

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Rem Koolhaas and his architecture firm, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), will design a 550-ft residential tower in on Folsom Street in San Francisco. OMA is partnering with Related California, and has offered $72 million for the property, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.

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Koolhaas, OMA selected to design San Francisco high-rise residential tower

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Rem Koolhaas and his architecture firm, Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), have been named lead architect for a 550-foot residential tower on Folsom Street in San Francisco. OMA is teaming with developers Related California and Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp. on the project. High-rise Construction'

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group DLR Group today announced the acquisition of Sonoma, California based civic and public safety design firm RossDrulisCusenbery (RDC). The addition of RDC adds focused design excellence of new building types to DLR Group’s global Justice+Civic studio.

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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022

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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA. Why Study Masters in Architecture in the USA? 5-year B Arch and the M Arch are the superior two examinations specified by the USA’s National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for giving an architect license. Harvard University. Cornell University.

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5 criteria to optimize medical office design

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5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.

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