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https://lnkd.in/greucRbh The #housing crisis is international and won't be solved one brick at a time. We need a rigorous understanding of what's gone wrong in the nexus between housing and finance - and fix both sides of that and the feedback loop between them that has caused the affordability crisis. All this and more discussed with a real expert on such matters Prof Josh Ryan-Collins in this latest Grimshaw Cities podcast. Andrew McAnultyCameron Murray Cameron KusherRiley Flanigan

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After reading a report today that the aspirations of UDT (Urban Digital Twin) are not delivering due to complexity, can simiplicity & segmentation a winning strategy like a (SCP) "SOCIAL CAPITALIST PLAN" that recognizes one size doesn't fit all, like large<MEDIAN>Small or ABC, 123, xyz ☑️✅⚠️⛔️ to HELP VISUALIZE Urban <suburban> Rural Zoning with 4 colors ☑️ Demolished (What WAS ) ✅ Existing ( What IS ) ⚠️ Proposed (What is ON GOING ) ⛔️ Possible (What could be ) #OFFICEHOMES workforce housing is an alternative to Affordable Housing which has become not so affordable at $440/unit, while adding up offers affordable ground floor work/live options for owners of thousands of 1-4 family structures across the city. https://lnkd.in/eSDattt7

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We’re proud to announce that K2 Architects are acting as Lead Designers on two major projects for Liverpool John Moores University: Henry Cotton Building Redevelopment – £12.5m A bold decarbonisation and modernisation of a key strategic asset for the university, to deliver flexible, light-filled learning spaces for the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science. City Square Temporary Teaching Hub – £3.8m Refurbishing commercial office space into high-quality interim teaching environments during Henry Cotton’s transformation. 👉 Read more from LJMU: https://lnkd.in/ekMSUqa3 #HigherEducation #SustainableDesign #Architecture #NetZero #CampusDevelopment #Liverpool #K2Architects #LJMU #PublicSectorDesign #Decarbonisation #Placemaking

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Our new paper on 'AI-enhanced conversational design processes' is finally out! You may access it here: https://lnkd.in/e7Bwx_bf Lok Hang Cheung, Giancarlo Di Marco, Juan Carlos Dall'Asta

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Passive House in the UK: Looking Back to Look Forward Source: UCL (Henrietta Lynch, PhD Thesis) https://lnkd.in/eiaztgZJ “A Critical Examination of the Role of Policy for Retrofit of Existing Housing Stock to Achieve the UK’s Carbon Targets” As the UK moves toward net-zero goals, much of the focus falls on energy retrofit. But embedded within this policy discussion is a bigger architectural question: How early did we know what “low energy” housing could truly look like? This thesis offers both policy insight and a subtle reminder long before standards like Passivhaus became mainstream, there were examples in the UK quietly exploring deep insulation, thermal continuity, and whole envelope design. By designing for performance, not just appearance, we can create buildings that are more responsive, responsible, and resilient. Super-insulated Low-demand Envelope-first Passive-ready #PassiveHouse #LowEnergyHousing #UKArchitecture #SustainableDesign #BuildingPerformance #Retrofit #ClimateArchitecture #ThermalDesign #ArchitecturePolicy #UCLResearch #architecutre

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This week on our series on Designing Therapeutic Environments, we are honored to feature the work of Joar Nango, an Indigenous Sámi artist and architect. In Chapter 14, Joar introduces "Girjegumpi", a mobile library project that serves as a powerful critique of Western-centric architectural paradigms. By integrating traditional Sámi building practices and Indigenous worldviews, Joar demonstrates how the built environment can become a space for resistance, healing, and the affirmation of identity. For practitioners in #Architecture and #LandscapeArchitecture, this chapter is a call to embrace "contextual building", a process that respects the flow of materiality, uses salvaged materials, and celebrates Indigenous spatial knowledge. 🔗 Explore the Girjegumpi project: https://lnkd.in/gkchP6JS #SamiArchitecture #IndigenousDesign #ArchitectureResistance #IFLA #CulturalIdentity #SpatialJustice #SustainableDesign #DesigningTherapeuticEnvironments

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New in Urbanisation: Experimenting in Cities: A Deleuzian Approach to Urban Living Labs for Transformative Adaptation, by by Alejandro Barcena, Joanne Douwes, Anshuman Karol, Hayley Leck, Shruti Priya, Rabi Raj, Nina Schoonman & Catherine Sutherland. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5PJfQXf Sage

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Report calls for "stronger governance across the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor, alongside an overarching spatial strategy setting out where housing, laboratories and commercial space will be prioritised — and how supporting infrastructure will be delivered" https://lnkd.in/evqrJ_8J

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Urban Development Zones (UDZs) The Government’s formal introduction of UDZs is an encouraging step forward in delivering housing, infrastructure and regeneration AT SCALE. Informed by the experiences (both positive and lessons learned) of the SDZ model, UDZs could provide a real, workable framework: >>Fast-track planning once schemes are fully in place (no appeals) - makes sense given the process they’ll have gone through. >>Public infrastructure aligned from the outset - absolutely crucial. >>Stronger certainty for developers, funders and also for the existing communities locally - a plan-led model. >>Masterplan-led, with real commercial flexibility - this is NOT planning by market forces, but a practical and flexible approach to allow for evolution. As urban planners, are we on the cusp now of an impactful tool that bridges planning ambition with delivery reality?? Especially on complex brownfield and multi-owner sites, this seems like a strong opportunity! Let’s get real on viability, phasing, and implementation, and bring forward strategic sites for Candidate UDZ designation URGENTLY. The start of a key process is underway… Official announcement can be read here: https://lnkd.in/e824cqvr KPMG Future Analytics | KPMG Ireland | KPMG #UrbanPlanning #UDZ #Housing #Infrastructure #Masterplanning #PlanningReform

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I was pleased to connect online in the FIAE (Females in Architectural Education) Forum this week, joining colleagues from across the UK and beyond to discuss gender equity in architectural education. One of the key reflections I’m taking away is how quickly women come together to drive change when needed. This is a fantastic initiative led by Victoria Farrow and Kelly Mackinnon, currently supported by all the architectural schools in the UK (and some abroad). The forum brought together over 60 schools to share insights, experiences and emerging data - marking an important step in establishing an initial sector-wide baseline and shaping future action for our students and the next generation of architects. #FIAE #ArchitecturalEducation #GenderEquity

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Dear All, I’m delighted to have contributed and being part o the co-authors to the latest #HomesEngland guidance on Car Parking — Parking: What Works Where (Second Edition). This important publication builds on earlier work to explore how parking can be better designed and integrated within residential developments, moving beyond simply accommodating cars to enhancing the quality of places we create. It brings together updated strategies, practical insights, and case studies to support more thoughtful, context-sensitive approaches to parking design. The guidance reinforces a crucial message: parking is not just a technical requirement, but a key element in shaping liveable, safe, and sustainable neighbourhoods. By carefully balancing convenience, safety, and design quality, we can create environments that support communities and improve everyday experiences. I’m proud to have collaborated with colleagues and partners on this work and in particular #HomesEngland Sustainability and Design Team, Proctor & Matthews Architects , Georgina Bignold & David Birkbeck , and to contribute to an evolving conversation about Parking, Density, Local living, #20minuteneighbourhoods, design quality, and the future of our built environment. “This timely document is a must-read for everyone engaged in residential development and housing design, offering valuable insights for shaping better places.” You can explore the guidance here: https://lnkd.in/eCi445np #Parking #Placemaking #UrbanDesign #Urbanplanning #Architecture #Housing #HomesEngland #SustainableDevelopment #Planning #Design #20minuteneighbourhoods Amy Burbidge Elizabeth Redbourne Georgina Bignold David Birkbeck Andrew Matthews Stephen Proctor RTPI International Royal Town Planning Institute RTPI Scotland RTPI Cymru RTPI Northern Ireland University of Dundee ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Urban Land Institute Urban Design Learning Design Council Urban Design Group RIBA RIBA Europe The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Landscape Institute Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) PlacemakingX Placemaking Europe Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) RICS UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) World Economic Forum World Health Organization Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Urban ReLeaf UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) Scottish Futures Trust Carlos Moreno Gehl - Making Cities for People

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What does it mean to design with communities, not just for them? Engaged Urban Design (Term 2) invites students to rethink urban practice through participation and critical engagement. Led by Professor Catalina Ortiz as part of the MSc BUDD at UCL.

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Pleased to share the publication of our new book in2025: Intelligent Innovative Design: Metaverse RAR and Future Urban Design. This work represents an integrated research and practice synthesis from our team’s exploration of urban virtual-physical integration technologies and future-oriented design frameworks. It introduces an innovative theoretical system based on Extended Reality (RAR) and the metaverse, demonstrating how these emerging technologies reshape the spatial logic, experience, and methodologies of contemporary urban design. 📌 Key contributions of the book: • Proposes a city design paradigm that integrates physical space with virtual extensions through RAR technologies. • Showcases practical project cases illustrating applications of metaverse and XR tools in commercial and urban design scenarios. • Bridges the gap between cutting-edge digital technologies and future urban planning practice, offering insights for planners, architects, and technologists. #UrbanDesign #Metaverse #ExtendedReality #CityInnovation #FutureCities #IntelligentDesign

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Thanks to Benjamin Friedman for pointing out this benchmark, and to Theodore Galanos and Nathan Miller for their thought-provoking posts. This article is a must read for anyone dealing with AI for interpreting architectural diagrams. “This isn't just inaccuracy; it's hallucination at a scale that makes the output unusable without complete human verification” It has been said before: In Architecture, pixels are not enough.

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S7E6 of my 'Hodja on Architecture' podcast is now live. This episode explores how authorship becomes hybrid in AI-driven design, revealing that creativity shifts from producing ideas to guiding and evaluating them. Links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify: atlihankaracali.co.uk / podcasts

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Make sure to follow the [CPU]ai page to see work-in-progress #ComputationalDesign projects emerging from our BA3, MArch1, and MArch2 cohorts at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA)! Students will be sharing ongoing work developing and exploring #AI, #data, and #computational workflows for #architecture and #urban #design. Alexandra Cristina Iordache's MArch2 WIP using #AI for site modelling below 👇

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