Architecture Firms End 2021 Strong
Inquiries into new work and the value of new design contracts both remained strong, and backlogs, at an average of 6.5 months, remained near their highest levels since the AIA began tracking this metric in 2010.
Grant for Blacksburg Incubator Space Includes Architectural Services
Besides being a visible symbol of Blacksburg’s downtown turnaround after a challenging post-COVID recovery, the project will also contribute to the town’s sustainability priorities.
Case Study: Prototype Off-Grid Classroom
KUBE Architecture’s prototype for a portable off-the-grid classroom was developed to supplement D.C. public schools with a “plug-in” space for technology and computer classes.
“Homegrown” Creates Less by Using More of What’s Around
For its six-week tenure, “Homegrown” was a small room constructed of walls made of invasive plants and yard waste. That’s it. But, its construction leaves us with a series of questions about the nature of architectural production.
Q+A: Donald Lococo on Market Volatility and Sustainability
By focusing on current work, Lococo has been weathering the volatility, and by pausing to reflect, he’s been mapping a path forward for new work with an emphasis on sustainability.
Demand for Design Services Continues to Grow
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services for the tenth consecutive month in November, but changing conditions could be on the horizon
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ARCHITECTUREFIRM’s Three Hills House is a Meditation on Simplicity in Cedar
Three Hills House, designed by ARCHITECTUREFIRM, is a subtle nod to the Mayan Revival on a Fredericksburg hilltop.