Category: In The News

New Deadlines

2015 Oculus Editorial Calendar
The Oculus 2015 Editorial Calendar has been set. If you are an architect in practice or by training, or see yourself as an astute observer of New York’s architectural and planning scene, Oculus wants to hear from you! You may submit projects/topics from anywhere, but architects must be New York-based. Please submit story ideas/projects by the deadlines indicated below to Kristen Richards, Hon. AIA, Hon. ASLA: kristen@ArchNewsNow.com.

Winter 2015: “Makers in a Digital World” or “Architecture & the Digital World”
How we present and build what we do: 21st-century visual representation, mapping, big data. Life-cycle of a building: an idea, draw it, digitize for CNC milling machines, construct, share via Instagram, etc. Cooper-Hewitt tech “pencils”; etc.
Deadline story for ideas, projects: 08.07.15 Continue reading “New Deadlines”

Announcing the New York Architecture Diary!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the New York Architecture Diary, a go-to resource for all things architecture taking place in New York City! The Diary is meant to make visible the vibrant programming found across the five boroughs on a comprehensive and independent platform. It lists information for talks, conferences, walks, exhibitions, tours, film screenings, and other activities related to architecture and its allied disciplines. Explore the site today!

The New York Architecture Diary is a sister site to the London Architecture Diary, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, and is managed by a consortium of institutions and schools of architecture. The creation of the New York Architecture Diary was made possible by a grant from the New York State Department of Economic Development’s (NYSDED) Division of Tourism and with institutional support from The Architectural League of New York. Continue reading “Announcing the New York Architecture Diary!”

Sighted: 2015 AIA Convention Special

05.14.14: The 2015 AIA convention in Atlanta opened with a keynote speech by former President Bill Clinton. “There is no question in ways large and small, those of you who are designing the built environment are going to have a big impact,” he said, and called on architects to take advantage of “low-lying fruit” – such as former NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s Cool Roof initiative. Continue reading “Sighted: 2015 AIA Convention Special”

AIANY and Center for Architecture Launch Search for New Executive Director

“AIANY and the Center for Architecture are looking for a leader with a strategic vision for deepening our positive impact on New York City’s built environment by demonstrating the transformative power of architecture,” said AIANY President Tomas Rossant, AIA. “The two institutions have accomplished much for the City and lead a global network of architecture centers focused on educating the general public about the value of design thinking. We seek an Executive Director that will enhance this work and usher in our organizations’ further growth.” Continue reading “AIANY and Center for Architecture Launch Search for New Executive Director”