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Toyota City Museum: Discover the Museum District Under Local Wooden Roof

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For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

  • The Toyota City Museum proves that innovation isn’t just for cars—architecture can drive sustainability too!

  • With Enscape's real-time rendering, your architectural vision comes to life faster than ever before!

  • Play meets purpose in Snøhetta’s Omaha Children’s Museum, a space crafted to spark endless creativity.

  • The London Stadium isn’t just a sports venue—it’s the greenest architectural marvel redefining sustainability in design!

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Toyota City Museum Defined a District Under a Wooden Roof With Local References

Completed in 2024, Shigeru Ban's Toyota City Museum sits in Toyota City, Japan, showcasing a district characterized by a wooden roof that merges with the existing Art Museum.

How to Make an Impact with Real-Time Rendering and Building Performance Analysis in Enscape

Discover Enscape 4.1, the ultimate real-time rendering tool for architects. Enhance visuals, boost workflow with energy insights, and achieve design excellence.

Snøhetta Unveils Design for Omaha Children’s Museum’s New Building and Plaza

Snøhetta revealed Omaha Children's museum design will be inspired by the 40-year tradition and centered on inclusivity and fun.

London Stadium will be one of the world’s greenest sports venues

The London Stadium is set to become one of the greenest sports and concert venues in the world with the installation of 6,500 square meters of solar membrane panels.

Generative Algorithms for Facade Design (Free)

This 2-hour workshop will explore generative design tools for creating context-driven, modular facade designs. The workshop is scheduled for December 30, 2024.

Parametric Workflows with Blender

This workshop teaches how to create custom toolpaths for 3D printing, CNC, and robotic fabrication using Blender's Geometry Nodes. The workshop is scheduled for January 11 & 12, 2025.

AI Tools That Revolutionise Urban Planning with Predictive Analysis

Digital Blue Foam and Autodesk's Generative Design for Buildings are reshaping urban planning by introducing AI-based predictive models for structural performance and optimization. These advancements empower architects to assess, refine,

Spaces DAO: AI-Driven Virtual Design Studio in the Metaverse

Spaces DAO, an AI-driven architecture collective, is transforming the metaverse by launching the first virtual design studio. In collaboration with platforms like Decentraland and The Sandbox, Spaces DAO allows users to discover.

Aldar Properties announces Mamsha Palm by Koichi Takada Architects

Aldar Properties launched Mamsha Palm, a luxury residential development on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, combining Japanese-inspired architecture with the energy of Abu Dhabi to offer a refined cultural haven.

The Elizabeth Line selected as RIBA Stirling Prize winner 2024

Designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation, and AtkinsRéalis, The Elizabeth Line has been named the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize winner.

The Diffusion Architect 2.0

This workshop will show you how to leverage AI diffusion models like SDXL and Flux to elevate your architectural design process and streamline workflows. The workshop is scheduled for January 18 – 19, 2025.

3D-Printing Clay: Exploring Coded Patterns

This workshop teaches how to create parametric ceramic designs using Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Human, LunchBox, and Pufferfish for 3D clay printing. The workshop is scheduled for February 1 – 2, 2025.

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