In honor of Women’s History Month — and badass women everywhere — I interviewed six women professionals in the design and construction fields, asking them about the biggest challenges of working in their field, what advantages there are to working with women in their field, and what advice they have for women starting their careers. … Continued
On Wednesday, March 17th at 3:30 p.m. GMT, Peter Jackson, SOM Director at the London Office, will participate in a panel discussion as part of the London Build Online hosted by the London Build EXPO. In “Adding Value to Projects Through True Construction Partnerships”, Jackson, among other panelists, will share his insights on some of … Continued
The SOM Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 SOM Foundation Robert L. Wesley Award. Three fellows—Viridiana Hernandez Sevilla, Temi Osanyintolu, and Daniella Slowik—will each receive a $10,000 unrestricted award to support their academic development. In addition to the three fellows, the jury decided to expand the number of fellows to include … Continued
Awarded annually, the SOM Foundation China Fellowship is a travel fellowship open to students in architecture and urban design. Each of three winners will receive $5,000 to pursue original travel research. The prize allows emerging design leaders to broaden their education through travel so that they may gain a deeper understanding of how their work … Continued
ASHRAE recently formed a task force to address climate change through responsible decarbonization strategies for the built environment. The ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization (TFBD) has been established to develop technical resources and provide leadership and guidance in mitigating the negative carbon impact of buildings on the environment and the inhabitants of our planet. … Continued
Rebecca Delaney, Associate Director of SOM’s Sustainable Engineering Studio, has been included on Building Design+Construction’s 40 Under 40 list. Every year, Building Design+Construction awards AEC leaders from around the world who are positively impacting their businesses, the industry, and their communities at large. Delaney’s team impacts 90 million square feet per year, saving 50% of … Continued
The current crisis has highlighted long-standing issues around the livability, safety, equity, and sustainability of streets, while placing new demands on residents, workers, and businesses as they tried to adapt to the spatial implications of the contagion. Cities around the globe responded with a speed unprecedented in peacetime, rolling out a range of adaptive measures. … Continued
SOM and Fender Katsalidis have won an international design competition for Central Place Sydney, a $2.5 billion commercial development that will contribute to Tech Central in Sydney’s Central Business District. In the city’s most significant CBD development in more than a decade, the design by SOM and Fender Katsalidis is set to transform the western … Continued
On Thursday, March 11th, SOM Sustainability Leader and Associate Director Mina Hasman will speak at the first Net Zero Conference hosted by the CIBSE United Arab Emirates. The event will showcase built net-zero projects from all around the world. The CIBSE UAE Net Zero Virtual Conference is a 2-day seminar that aims to provide a … Continued
Tiara Hughes, SOM senior urban designer and project manager, is a recipient of the 2021 AIA Associates Award. The award recognizes individual Associate AIA members who are outstanding leaders, creative thinkers, and have made significant contributions to their communities and the profession. Hughes is a devoted activist, educator, and advocate for underrepresented communities and voices. … Continued