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Stay up to date on the latest news about the ACAWorkshop.
The Architect’s Newspaper Reports on ACAW 2024
This year's workshop showcased prototypes that explore terra cotta’s applications in water management, evaporative cooling, coastal resiliency, and as modular seating.
SKINS Newsletter: Exploring Innovation in Architectural Ceramics at ACAW
In addition to this year’s presentation recordings, you can learn a lot more about ACAW through the podcasts and video presentations included in Facade Tectonics' SKINS Newsletter: ACAW Special Edition.
Bridging Nature and Architecture: RIOS + Arup’s TerraClad® Assembly at ACAW 2023
RIOS + Arup's assembly system’s adaptability and sustainable design ensure a reduced environmental impact.
A Cost-Effective Masonry Solution: Terra Cotta Long-Format Brick
Working with Studio NYL, HGA decided to revisit their original Center for Arctic Studies (CAS) cladding concept for the 2023 ACAWorkshop, exploring custom extruded terra cotta baguettes.
The Architect’s Newspaper Reports on ACAW 2023
Included in the coverage of the 2023 ACAWorkshop is an article by The Architect's Newspaper, reported on by program assistant Trevor Shillaci.
That’s a Wrap! ACAW 2023 Overview
Several themes emerged from this year’s 10-month-long research workshop, including bioclimatic/biophilic design, transitional space, and structural design.
Architectural Record Covers the 2023 ACAWorkshop
ACAW 2023 took place in Buffalo, NY from August 14-17th. At the public Symposium on Thursday, each team presented the results of their months-long prototype development. Matthew Marani with Architectural Record reported on the event.
Eric Parry – “Architectural Practice is a Collaborative Exercise”
How a garage, a carpet and living on a bus helped shape Eric Parry.
Boston Valley Terra Cotta Announces 2023 Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop
The eighth annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW) will commence on August 14, 2023, with an opening keynote speech by Eric Parry, RA.
ACAW 2022 in the Friends of Terra Cotta Newsletter
In their fall newsletter, the Friends of Terra Cotta published an article on the 2022 ACAWorkshop, discussing the importance of solar performance in façade design.
Designboom and Dezeen cover the details of a living façade collaboration
The modular system aims to provide wildlife – including bees, birds and plants – with space to thrive on the façades of buildings in urban environments.
2021 ACAW Team Receives Recognition for Collaborative Project, V-Soleil
Architecture Research Office collaborated with Heintges Consulting and fabricator TriPyramid Structures during ACAW 2021 to explore the limits of terra cotta and they developed V-Soleil, a curtain-like brise soleil inspired by organic forms.
