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  • Zigurat Unites Students of 43 Nationalities and 11 Master’s Programs for the Celebration of Student Week 2019 in Barcelona

    Zigurat Unites Students of 43 Nationalities and 11 Master’s Programs for the Celebration of Student Week 2019 in Barcelona

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    Universitat de Barcelona reaffirms its commitment to Zigurat through the Institut de Formació Contínua-IL3 by offering its facilities for the event

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    updated: Aug 7, 2019


    BARCELONA, August 7, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​Zigurat Global Institute of Technology brought together in the city of Barcelona students of 43 nationalities to celebrate the second edition of the Zigurat Student Week, held in the building of the Institut de Formació Contínua IL3 – Universitat de Barcelona.

    Participants of 11 master’s programs, coming from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America, met in person to participate in academic workshops presented by professors and industry leaders and to visit a selection of locally based projects and pioneering companies.

    Listening to the industry

    At the event, the latest industry trends, in terms of digital transformation, were covered, such as the innovative proposals in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), presented by Angela Shen-Hsieh from Telefónica; the introduction to key issues such as Technological Ethics and Intrapreneurship from a 100% digital perspective, a session directed by Robin Weninger from shapingwork; and the different applications of Blockchain, by the hand of Dr. Daniel Diemers, who ended his session with a very interesting Shark Tank dynamic. Jean Bosco Ahorukomeye, a student of Global Master’s in Blockchain Technologies, sums up his experience at the event: “I have met a lot of people, made friends and many contacts for my future and my business.”

    The Architecture and Engineering students examined several implementation cases of BIM methodology, as well as new digital workflows and the most innovative collaborative processes. The concepts of Smart Contracts and the increasingly popular Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) were addressed from a very practical and dynamic approach to encourage teamwork and collaboration among participants. The presentations by architect Ignasi Pérez Arnal and engineer Issam El-Absi, on IPD and BIM workflow creation, respectively, were particularly highlighted by the participants. What the Master’s in Global BIM Management student Nasreen Mursi values most about the event is that it “truly connects you with everything that is happening in the industry.”

    In addition, more transversal sessions were also held to cultivate less technical, but equally essential, social skills, such as communication, leadership and team building, at the hands of international specialists such as James Basha.

    Visits to companies and sites to complete the ‘Barcelona experience’

    ​The Zigurat Student Week was also an ideal opportunity to get to know first-hand the technology companies and outstanding projects in the city. The students of Digital Transformation and Blockchain visited Telefónica’s headquarters and Barcelona Tech City to get to know the technological ecosystem and the panorama of digital innovation in the city better, among which the initiative of Mobile World Capital Barcelona stands out for receiving the MWC in Barcelona. For their part, the students of Architecture and Engineering got to know the Networkia Business Center, a unique project developed and executed entirely in BIM in the very center of Barcelona.  

    Zigurat Awards

    To conclude an unforgettable week for everyone, Zigurat rewarded the work and effort of the participants by delivering the now traditional Zigurat Awards, which recognized teams and professionals who excelled in different academic activities during the week.

    ​About Zigurat Global Institute of Technology

    https://www.e-zigurat.com 

    Zigurat Global Institute of Technology is an educational institution that has managed to bring together people, knowledge, industry, and technology. Zigurat contributes to the progress of society with an advanced, innovative and disruptive proposal, linking the master’s programs with the real skills of today’s industry.

    Source: Zigurat Global Institute of Technology

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  • 2018 Maintains the Skyscraper Construction Momentum of the Previous Decade

    2018 Maintains the Skyscraper Construction Momentum of the Previous Decade

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    updated: Dec 12, 2018


    CHICAGO, December 12, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has released its annual report, the “2018 Tall Building Year in Review,” part of the Tall Buildings in Numbers data analysis series. The report shows that 143 buildings of 200 meters’ height or greater were completed in 2018, including 18 “supertall” buildings of at least 300 meters’ height, a new record. The total number of supertall buildings worldwide is now 144. In 2013, there were 76 buildings 300 meters or higher worldwide; in 2000, only 26. The 528-meter Citic Tower in Beijing was the tallest building completed in 2018.

    China has maintained its reign as the most prolific country when it comes to the construction of tall buildings, with 88 completions in 2018, for 61.5 percent of the total. This is a record for China, exceeds last year’s figure by eight, and represents an even greater proportion of the global total than the 2017 figure of 54.4 percent. China’s previous record was set in 2016, with 86 buildings of 200 meters or higher. Second place was again held by the United States, with 13 completions, up from 10 in 2017. And once again, outdoing its own record from last year, Shenzhen, China, recorded 14 completions, making this the third year in a row in which the city accounted for the world’s largest number of 200-meter-plus completions, and comprising nearly 10 percent of the global total.

    Given the rate of urbanization seen in the world – and that we must build the equivalent of a new city of 1 million people every week to accommodate this growth – it is not surprising that the pace of tall building construction continues.

    Antony Wood, CTBUH Chief Executive Officer

    “Given the rate of urbanization seen in the world – and that we must build the equivalent of a new city of 1 million people every week to accommodate this growth – it is not surprising that the pace of tall building construction continues,” said CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood.

    Other dominant characteristics of the 200-meter-plus set included the office function (42 percent), and concrete as the main structural material (62.9 percent). The average height of 200-meter-plus buildings completed in 2018 was 247 meters, a slight increase over the 244-meter figure for 2017. The average height of the World’s 100 Tallest Buildings grew to 381 meters.

    CTBUH examines buildings 200 meters and higher due to the completeness of available data for buildings in this category.

    View the full interactive report on The Skyscraper Center.

    Media Contact
    Jason Gabel
    Email: press@ctbuh.org
    Phone: 1 (312) 283-5769

    Source: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

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  • New Children’s Book That Celebrates Diversity in Architecture Launches on Kickstarter

    New Children’s Book That Celebrates Diversity in Architecture Launches on Kickstarter

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    African-American women make up only 444 out of 113,554 architects in the US. One children’s book sets out to change that.

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    updated: Oct 29, 2018


    LOMA LINDA, Calif., October 29, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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     Norman’s Architecture Adventure, a children’s book that celebrates diversity in the architecture field, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.

    “Norman’s Architecture Adventure” is about a young African-American boy who wants to be an architect like his mom. She is his inspiration and best friend but he gets restless one day when she is busy working and he wants to explore. His curiosity gets the better of him as he sets out on his own into the unknown, meets new friends, and learns that having an imagination is the greatest adventure anyone can have.

    This book was inspired by my friend who is one of the youngest female African-American architects in the United States. The story subtly challenges gender and racial roles while celebrating a child’s innocence and imagination. I hope it can be part of a larger movement to encourage greater diversity in the profession I love.

    Joshua Sanabria, Author & Illustrator

    “This book was inspired by my friend who is one of the youngest female African-American architects in the United States,” said Josh Sanabria, author and illustrator of Norman’s Architecture Adventure. “The story subtly challenges gender and racial roles while celebrating a child’s innocence and imagination. I hope it can be part of a larger movement to encourage greater diversity in the profession I love.”

    Efforts to encourage more African-American women to pursue a career in architecture could not be more timely. Recent statistics convey a profession that is drastically behind the curve. The University of Cincinnati’s Database of African-American architects reports that out of 113,554 architects in the United States only 444 are African-American women.

    This incredibly small 0.39 percent represents an opportunity for positive disruption from the top of the profession down to how children are inspired to pursue a life in architecture from an early age.

    “Norman’s Architecture Adventure” is being published by GoArchitect, an indie publishing company on a mission to foster curious and creative confidence in order to unlock generations of innovators, leaders, and positive thinkers.

    To learn more and support this mission-driven campaign, Norman’s Architecture Adventure is available on Kickstarter until November 23rd.

    For more information visit www.ArchitectureAdventure.com

    Media Contact: 
    Josh Sanabria
    Email: jpsanabria@goarchitect.co
    Phone: 909-500-1916

    About GoArchitect:
    GoArchitect is an independent publishing company on a mission to foster curious and creative confidence in order to unlock generations of innovators, leaders, and positive thinkers. Founded in 2018, GoArchitect sells worldwide on www.GoArchitect.co and select retail stores.

    Source: GoArchitect

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  • Interni Icon Makers Design Talk at Ironside

    Interni Icon Makers Design Talk at Ironside

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    MIAMI, December 7, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    To kick off Art Basel week in Miami, Ironside hosted INTERNI Magazine for a conversation with Giulio Cappellini, Rene Gonzalez, Carola Hinojosa, Nasir Kassamali and Piero Lissoni for their ICON MAKERS December issue. IRONSIDE is a uniquely landscaped environment setting the stage to host powerful salon talks with influential designers and architects. Over 100 special guests from the design community attended the talk.

    ICON MAKERS narrates the history and the presence of Italian design through an overview of 100 protagonists in the field. On Tuesday morning INTERNI Magazine and Ironside joined forces to host a brunch and panel discussion.

    “This was the first of many successful lifestyle events that we have planned to further establish our IRONSIDE and INTERNI partnership,” said Ofer Mizrahi founder of Miami IRONSIDE.

    INTERNI, founded in 1954, is the first Italian interior design magazine and is now the leading international systems of communication on design, architecture and décor. In the past six decades, INTERNI has grown with design, as it spreads and invades all aspects of the everyday life; the magazine has made an increasing commitment to the communication of design culture on an international level.

    Source: Miami Ironside

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  • Costa Rica Architecture Firm Wins International Property Awards With Caribbean Resort

    Costa Rica Architecture Firm Wins International Property Awards With Caribbean Resort

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    SARCO Architects Costa Rica receives its fifth award from the International Property Awards, and is nominated for the Grand Finals for region’s best in Leisure Architecture.

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    updated: Nov 20, 2017


    San Jose, Costa Rica, November 20, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    Sarco Architects Costa Rica was honored with several design awards at the 2017 Americas Property Awards at the Toronto Royal York Hotel in Canada on 13th November for their Cap Limón Luxury Club Residences Resort in the Dominican Republic. Sarco Architects Costa Rica competed against the best property and design professionals across the Caribbean region and was presented with two top-tier 5-Star Awards for best project in two award categories.

    The awards presented to the firm were: “5-Star, Best Leisure Architecture” and “5-Star, Best Leisure Development” for the Dominican Republic.  Additionally, Sarco Architects Costa Rica was presented with the nomination for the Grand Finals for the Leisure Architecture award category.  As a nominee, the firm will be competing for the title of “Caribbean’s Best” for Leisure Architecture.

    “We are extremely honoured to receive now our 5th award at the International Property Awards and for becoming now a 4-time 5-Star award winners. Winning awards for a new category and a new region, plus being nominated for the Grand Finals is a huge accolade for us.”

    Roderick Anderson, CEO & Design Director

    The Americas Property Awards are part of the International Property Awards, the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognised programme in the world.  Now in their 26th year, the International Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of 70 industry experts.  Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability.

    The judging panel is chaired by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, The Earl of Liverpool, and Lord Thurso, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

    After 14 years of designing luxury residences for international clients from North America and Europe, Sarco expanded into international projects and are now awarded as the best architects in the Dominican Republic with a luxury resort project.

    “We are extremely honoured to receive now our 5th award at the International Property Awards and for becoming now a 4-time 5-Star award winners.  Winning awards for a new category and a new region, plus being nominated for the Grand Finals is a huge accolade for us.” – Roderick Anderson, CEO & Design Director

    Sarco Architects will be competing for the “Best Leisure Architecture Caribbean” award at the International Property Awards Gran Finals to be held at the famous Savoy Hotel in London, on December 4th.

    The full award winners list of the Americas Property Awards is available here: https://propertyawards.net/americas-2017/

    Sarco Architects Costa Rica

    Phone +506.2283.4107

    Email: info@sarco-cr.com

    Web: www.sarcoarchitects.com

    Source: SARCO Architects Costa Rica

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