Team Three

Why we save things from buildings is a no-brainer, but the harder question is, “to what extent?” Budgets are tight and space is even tighter at most institutions that hold architectural fragments in their research collections—and risk, loss, scarcity, value, technology are daily pressures. I spent the day at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation with the Classical American Homes Preservation Trust, Richard H. Jenrette Foundation and the people around the country who protect architectural fragments that have been cast-off of buildings—the voussoirs, tiles, molding, finials, doorknobs, rebar, hinges, nails, wallpaper, paint chips, carpeting, radiators, I-beams, and pipes that are tangible links to the buildings that matter to us—famous or not, standing or demolished. The specter of deaccessioning precious (and not-so precious) objects always looms, and so does the ongoing challenge of adapting an accessioning policy that spells out, literally, what’s worth cherishing until we don’t anymore (or can’t). As we pursue a #circulareconomy for buildings and materials, we will encounter different kinds of cast-offs whose value to study and research is less certain than an 8th century Moorish tile or a Frank Lloyd Wright textile block. Asking and answering these questions now, though, is an important step toward the kind of environmental stewardship that encompasses both the planet and the fragments of our best intentions. Thanks to Jorge Otero-Pailos for hosting us at the Preservation Technology Laboratory. #preservation #historicpreservation #technology #architects Joseph A. Beatty Benjamin Prosky

Two weeks ago, the leading lights of renewable #bamboo construction revealed their strategies to get the job done in light of industry regulations (and sometimes that means getting creative). L-R: Jorg Stamm, Christian Wiesbeck, Kjell Tahon, and Vinc Math (and the only weirdo in a suit). Thanks to Iraklis Kalamenios for organizing the 2024 #europeanbambooexpo, which featured memorable opportunities for 1:1 discussions and a thoughtful slate of inspiring talks. Team Three was proud to be a sponsor. On to 2025 and beyond! International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR) American Bamboo Society American Bamboo Farmers Alliance Forest Stewardship Council

If you’re headed to the 2024 International Mass Timber Conference in #PDX next week, you’re in for a treat-–it’s going to be a blue-ribbon group of sessions and speakers. Here’s a media tip: Don’t miss the chance to tell roving reporters that it’s about measuring how far the mass timber industry can go AND about measuring our progress toward broader economic and social goals. If we can build with renewable materials quickly and sustainably for the residential markets in a growing number of cities and communities, what’s stopping us? If this interests you, I’ve got a book coming out in October that you can pre-order now about mass timber in #residential design called Against the Grain: Mass Timber in the Home, published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., featuring the work of features the work of Susan Jones, Jennifer Bonner, Ty Tikari, Andrew Waugh, Veit Pedit, Fiona Dunin, Helen & Hard, Pool Leber Architekten, MAATworks, and others! https://shorturl.at/sFMNS https://shorturl.at/jqBV7 #buildingdecarbonization #resilience The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Association of Home Builders #architecture #architects

Thanks to Adair Winder for a thoughtful review of Together by Design: The Art and Architecture of Communal Living....in ArchitectureAU, one of my favorite journals. The review touches on some of the projects in the book by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, Relearn Suderbyn NGO, Charles Durrett, Katie McCamant, and others, but there are other great ones to discover like Pollard Thomas Edwards' New Ground Cohousing. Check out the review and, of course, the book: https://shorturl.at/prM14 #cohousing #coliving Cohousing Association of the US Jessica Tackett Chronicle Books Lynn Grady Trish Becker-Hafnor Patrick Devlin The American Institute of Architects (AIA) RIBA

Something I really enjoyed writing about: As the sole survivor of Cité Falguière, Atelier 11’s soul is the first and last objective of complicated restoration by gh3* and officine TNT Architecture ®, with advice from Studio Gang, and Freaks Architecture. This project is as much about preserving a building as it is perpetuating a purpose, which extends back to its legacy as an artists’ haven and extends forward to tackle #decarbonization. The Architect's Newspaper The American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA Continental Europe AIA International L'AiR Arts Association #cop28 #cop28uae Team Three

Pollard Thomas Edwards’ work for New Ground is featured in this excellent Guardian piece highlighting the benefit of #cohousing for third-age Londoners. 🏡 If you want to learn more about New Ground, I would selflessly direct you to my most recent book, Together By Design (Chronicle Books / Princeton Architectural Press, 2022), where you’ll find a whole chapter dedicated to it. https://shorturl.at/vwxHY Cohousing Association of the US RIBA The American Institute of Architects (AIA) RIBA Journal https://lnkd.in/gFC96k2X

“…they wanted buildings for kids who aren’t supposed to be in buildings.” It takes a talented design team to meet a brief like that (for The Ecology School in #maine) and the stellar team in question included Kaplan Thompson Architects, BRIBURN, and Simons Architects. Thanks to my interview subjects for their time and candor—it was a real pleasure to write about this project. #sustainability #architects #ecology #decarbonization The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Team Three International Living Future Institute #netzero Jennifer Castenson Madeleine D'Angelo Paul Makovsky https://lnkd.in/gzykBB58