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The so-called sustainable buildings of today often fall short of genuine sustainability. Instead, the concept is reduced to mere clichés and greenwashing. In this article, we delve deeper into the underlying factors concealed behind the sometimes eco-friendly exteriors of contemporary architecture. 1. It’s Made Out of Non-biodegradable Materials An unholy alliance of construction companies, whose... The post 6 Reasons Why Today’s Architecture Is Unsustainable appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.
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The Classic Planning Herald International: A Window into the Global New Traditional Architecture Movement

The Classic Planning Herald International is a new quarterly magazine from the Classic Planning Institute. The project offers insights into what is happening in the New Traditional Architecture community and aims to challenge the modernist dogma. In this article, Michelle Sofge will tell us more about the Herald’s mission, its open approach to partnerships, and... The post The Classic Planning Herald International: A Window into the Global New Traditional Architecture Movement appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

a month ago 52 votes
Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade

We invite all readers to contribute to an architectural competition to reimagine the façade of a significant building on Madrid’s famous Gran Vía. This competition focuses on number 19, the Court of Contentious-Administrative No. 10 headquarters, originally built in 1921 and renovated in the 1970s. Gran Vía, a vibrant commercial artery known for its early... The post Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

7 months ago 45 votes
Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade

We invite all readers to contribute to an architectural competition to reimagine the façade of a significant building on Madrid’s famous Gran Vía. This competition focuses on number 19, the Court of Contentious-Administrative No. 10 headquarters, originally built in 1921 and renovated in the 1970s. Gran Vía, a vibrant commercial artery known for its early... The post Join the Architectural Competition to Reimagine Gran Vía’s Iconic Façade appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

7 months ago 28 votes
Four Versions: This Is How Penn Station, NY, Might Look if Rebuilt

You may have heard about ReThinkNYC, a movement and not-for-profit corporation dedicated to rebuilding the original Pennsylvania Station in New York through ReThinkPennStationNYC. Collaborating with classical architect Richard Cameron, they have developed three new variations on the station’s original design. In this article, ReThinkNYC will share their vision and plans in greater detail. Architect Richard... The post Four Versions: This Is How Penn Station, NY, Might Look if Rebuilt appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

7 months ago 74 votes
Architects call for a crisis meeting after politicians demand more traditional architecture

After enduring decades of failed modernism, the residents and politicians of Sweden’s second-largest city, Gothenburg, want to see more new traditional architecture. This has led architects and officials to call for a crisis meeting. During the 1960s and 1970s, Gothenburg underwent a dramatic transformation, which led to the loss of many historic buildings. This period,... The post Architects call for a crisis meeting after politicians demand more traditional architecture appeared first on The Architectural Uprising.

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What a Renaissance Painting Tells Us About the Future of Architectural Visualization

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