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10/23/2024

Hello friends, we are excited to share with you our new company www.BuildTours.com for Architecture, Art and City Tours in New York. If you are in NY or plan to visit, you can check the schedule and programs on our website and message us for our friends special discount.

The best way to experience New York's architecture and art is to join our tours and immerse yourselves in it. During each tour, our guests walk for 2 to 4 hours, exploring a different area and discussing the history, present and future of its most important buildings and landmarks. Our tours divide the city into 8 parts according to the location and their distinct character, weaving history, art, and architecture in an engaging, story-telling manner to uncover some of the city’s hidden gems and best-kept secrets.

All our guides are professional architects, urban planners and art historians who share their knowledge and passion with locals and guests of New York. Our tours are designed and led by architects for all architecture and art enthusiasts and offered in 12 different languages. Our tours are immersive and transformational experiences that connect people with the city we love. We help our guests see, understand and enjoy the city in new ways and on a deeper level.

Please follow us on all social media and share the news with your friends and colleagues. We hope to see and welcome you soon in New York!

Discover New York's Architecture, Art and Design with our memorable tours and experiences led by local architects and city experts.

03/07/2023

The CIAM group (International Congress for Modern Architecture), formed in 1928, had a big role in the development of modern cities. Many of its members saw architecture and urbanism as the tools that combined with politics and economy were able to produce the enormous social change that was needed. Read the full article on our blog:
https://buildacademy.com/the-ciam-group-and-urbanism/
If you would like to learn more about architecture, you could sign up for our online courses and programs here: https://buildacademy.com

The CIAM group (International Congress for Modern Architecture), formed in 1928, had a big role in the development of modern cities. Many of its members saw architecture and urbanism as the tools that combined with politics and economy were able to produce the enormous social change that was needed....

03/02/2023

The Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier moved to Paris in 1917 and lived in it for the rest of his life. He developed many projects for the city which was the subject of his experimentation. Most importantly, like no other modern architect, he created a vision for the future of cities and was able to build it later in India. His goal was to create the prototypes and lay the foundations for modern architecture and town planning.
Read the full article on our blogpost and learn more from our courses on Modern Architecture: https://buildacademy.com/courses/architecture/modern-architecture-1/

https://buildacademy.com/le-corbusier-and-the-modern-cities/

The Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier moved to Paris in 1917 and lived in it for the rest of his life. He developed many projects for the city which was the subject of his experimentation. Most importantly, like no other modern architect, he created a vision for the future of cities and was able t...

02/07/2023

We live in the present and move into the future while honoring the past and learning from its lessons. The Legacy of the Modern Movement for our Architecture and Cities is extraordinary. The remarkable transformation during the first half of the 20th century was called the Modern Movement because it inspired an entire generation to create a new art, architecture, cities and ways of relation to the world. Some architects were looked upon as the prophets of modern times and their work and words influenced their contemporaries and many of the future generations.

The Legacy of the Modern Movement for our Architecture and Cities is extraordinary. The remarkable transformation during the first half of the 20th century was called the Modern Movement because it inspired an entire generation to create a new art, architecture, cities and ways of relation to the wo...

02/06/2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the devastating in Turkey. Bad architecture can kill people and good one can save them from natural disasters. I hope more people will be saved as the rescue teams excavate the rubble.

Build Academy has been developing solutions, prototypes and education for disaster resilient architecture in collaboration with thousands of experts and professionals all over the world.

If you know anyone in Turkey and Syria who is working on the reconstruction, please connect us and recommend our projects for resilient homes and emergency shelters: https://buildacademy.com/resilienthomes/

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01/24/2023

The Contemporary Architecture Heterotopia of Expo 2020 in Dubai that aim to transform people by inspiring them. The Universal Expositions (Expos) are a global opportunity for innovation. They are held every 5 years with occasional special expos happening in between. The expos aim to transform people by inspiring them and introducing them to novel ideas. One enters into the site, sees and experiences the pavilions and exhibitions and comes out as a new person. Find out more from our Build Academy Blog:
https://buildacademy.com/the-contemporary-architecture-heterotopia-of-expo-2020-in-dubai/

Learn more about contemporary architecture from our online courses and programs: https://buildacademy.com/courses/architecture/contemporary-architecture/

The Contemporary Architecture Heterotopia of Expo 2020 in Dubai that aim to transform people by inspiring them.

11/28/2022

Take advantage of our discounts at Build Academy! We are offering 50% discount on all our courses and programs. Just log on https://buildacademy.com/ and start learning about sustainable design, architecture, and real estate.

Build Academy is the #1 platform for Architecture and Real Estate online courses for professionals, students or enthusiasts. Learn new skills and knowledge.

11/22/2022

Check out the new article from the Build Academy blog!
The Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron designed the Beirut Terraces tower in 2013, also called the Vertical Village. Each residence has generous outdoor space and views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city of Beirut. The tower is a great example not just for Lebanon but also for the world. It provides an exceptional quality of life to its residents with its elegant and unique spaces. It adds another jewel to the skyline of the city and has put it once again on the global map of architecture.
Read the full article on our Blog:
https://buildacademy.com/the-dematerialization-of-space-in-the-beirut-terraces-contemporary-architecture/

Learn more about contemporary architecture from our online course: https://buildacademy.com/courses/architecture/contemporary-architecture/

A masterclass in modern building design, the Beirut Terraces beautifully incorporates cultural tradition to create a natural living space.

11/18/2022

This week the Smart City Expo World Congress in reunited leaders, companies, and governments working on improving the life on our planet. Ivan Shumkov, the founder of Build Academy, presented our work on resilient and sustainable architecture, cities and communities. We are excited to collaborate with major companies, universities and local governments to create strategies and actions for improving our build and natural environments and helping people find and pursue their purpose and dream careers.

09/26/2022

Build Academy is offering a 30% discount for all our updated courses and programs with the discount code “BuildAcademy30” until September 30. After that they will sell at the regular price of $99 or $199. You can see our updated courses in our catalog here: https://buildacademy.com/courses/

Keep learning and co-creating the world you want to live in!