SOM Associate Mina Hasman has been invited to join a new task group launched by UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) that aims to develop a definition of social value for the built environment. An architect and sustainability advocate, Hasman will work alongside leaders from across the building design and development sector to promote a vision … Continued
On June 23rd, SOM Director of Urban Design and Planning Dan Ringelstein will speak at ULI Poland’s virtual conference, “CLIMATE.CAPITAL.CITIES.PEOPLE: Has COVID-19 Changed the Course?” The event is the first of “The City of a Future,” a virtual five-part series hosted by ULI Poland throughout June and July. Panelists will explore how the vision of cities has changed … Continued
How are designers and companies able to transition seemingly overnight to produce PPE at such an impactful scale? From LVMH producing hand sanitizer instead of perfume to Brooks Brothers making up to 150,000 surgical masks per day, designers and factories are doing everything they can during this critical time to give back to their communities. … Continued
On Monday, June 22nd and Tuesday, June 23rd, Associate Director Daniel Cashen and Senior Architectural Designer Daniel Inocente will present at the The Festival of BIM and Digital Construction—the world’s largest virtual event for digital construction. In a presentation titled “Computational Methods for Facade Design,” Inocente will discuss computational modeling of highly differentiated facade systems; … Continued
SOM has extended its commitment to climate action by joining the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) as an Advancing Net Zero partner. In this role, SOM will help drive the development of WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, which aims to achieve zero carbon built environments by 2050. Extending the focus beyond operational carbon and toward … Continued
New York City began the first phase of lifting coronavirus restrictions this week and as office workers gear up to return to Manhattan leveraging new technology and office redesigns will be key for a safe return, Commercial Observer panelists said. . . . “This work from home experience has been an invaluable education to us,” … Continued
On Thursday, June 18th, SOM Director of Urban Design and Planning Dan Ringelstein will speak on a virtual panel hosted by ULI Beijing. Ringelstein will share insight on resilient strategies for city planning and on how design can enhance public health and wellbeing. Based in London, he will offer a European perspective on how cities are responding … Continued
As architects, designers, and engineers—as human beings—we stand with our Black colleagues, the Black community, and all people of color in the fight for justice and equality. Racism has no place in our culture, and we unequivocally condemn it in all forms. The fabric of our society, the founding promise that all humans are created … Continued
The Stratford has been named a finalist in the 2020 RIBA Regional Awards. The tower, which combines a five-star hotel with apartments, was included on the East London shortlist. For the 42-story tower, SOM’s integrated team of architects and engineers focused on the idea of a vertical community that would promote social interaction and reflect … Continued
In another time, not long ago, an elevator was a conveyance to reach a higher floor, an open office was a spot to clock eight hours while hoping your boss didn’t catch you checking Facebook and a doorknob was one of those banalities of architecture that seemed to warrant attention only when it needed replacing. … Continued