Architecture News
Architecture news moves fast, and this category keeps you on top of it. illustrarch reports on new projects, competition results, industry shifts, and notable openings from around the world. Check back regularly for clear, concise updates on the buildings and ideas everyone in the field is talking about.
Will Forma Replace Revit? Autodesk Finally Answers
Autodesk's own FAQ says Forma will replace Revit over time, as it details AI plans including a standalone Assistant due in 2027.
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How HKS Made Astra Tower, Utah’s Tallest Building, Feel Local
Astra Tower, Utah's tallest building since it opened in May 2025, takes its cues from Salt Lake City: a glinting GFRC skin, air-quality...
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Manipal University Team Turns Treated Sewage Into Stronger Biochar Concrete
Manipal University Jaipur researchers find biochar from treated sewage can strengthen concrete, with a 5% cement swap performing best overall.
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Ahmedabad Civic Body Plans 3D Digital Twin of Entire City
AMC plans a 625 sq km GIS survey giving 25 lakh properties digital IDs and mapping 5,200 km each of roads and utilities.
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SAGA Space Architects Completes 36 3D Printed Student Homes in Denmark
SAGA Space Architects completes a 36-unit 3D printed student housing scheme in Holstebro, Denmark, saving 90% of site trees.
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OpenAI’s Astra Model Aims to Turn AI Into an Architecture Workflow Operator
OpenAI's Astra model, launched Sept. 3, 2026, runs multi-step tasks across software, raising promise and cybersecurity concerns for AEC firms.
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Four Design and Architecture Contests Open for Entries This Fall
Four separate design contests, in California, Vancouver, Canada's new RIBA chapter and the MENA region, have opened for entries.
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MAD to Convert 1923 Rotterdam Warehouse into Dance Center
MAD will convert a 1923 Rotterdam warehouse into Danshuis, a dance center opening in 2030 on the River Maas.
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