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IKEA’s research and design laboratory SPACE10 has unveiled their latest project, SolarVille, to showcase new ways to democratize access to clean, renewable energy. Based in Copenhagen, the team partnered with blockchain experts BLOC, Blocktech, WeMoveIdeas India and architecture practice SachsNottveit. The project explores how combining new technologies with solar power can make clean energy more affordable. The vision centers on cooperative micro-grids where homeowners can become makers and traders of clean energy.

Change isn’t happening fast enough for women in architecture says Jeanne Gang, who suggests that all firms should be set a target to close their gender pay gap. Speaking to Dezeen at the end of 2018, the Studio Gang founder said that more needs to be done to root out sexism in architecture, and that

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This article is an updated version of its original post on March 15th, 2016.
“In the ongoing debate about women in the architecture profession, you rarely hear an argument for why equal representation is important; it’s generally assumed to be an unquestionable moral imperative. However, in this article originally published on the Huffington Post as “Why Women’s Leadership Is Essential for Architects,” Lance Hosey argues that, regardless of your position on equality as a moral imperative, better representation of women in architecture could benefit everyone in the profession—in very tangible ways.

the building’s form resembles the mountaintops that surround it.
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Pruning is a vital part of keeping the trees and shrubs in your landscape healthy and attractive. But when is the right time to do it? We’re here to answer that question for a whole range of popular garden plants. From roses, fruit trees and hydrangea…

the winning proposal incorporates a residential program, including 16,500 sqm of social housing, along with flexible workspaces, retail, and a kindergarten.
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Campaigning for equality in architecture is at its peak, says Christine Murray, so why is the number of women in the profession still going down? It’s possible that all the talk about women in architecture is making things worse. I realise that’s a radical statement coming from me. Since founding the Women in Architecture survey and

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Though all small spaces present design challenges, the living room can be especially tricky as it is where you probably spend the most time and entertain guests as well. How do you strike a balance between making the room feel as spacious as possible …

Since its founding in 1851, The New York Times has published thousands of obituaries listing the lives and legacies of some of the world’s most influential people. However, by their own admission, the listings have historically been dominated by white men. In order to address this, The Times launched its “Overlooked” series in 2018, telling the stories of women such as Sylvia Plath and Emma Gatewood.