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Presented by   When the market plummets and a recession sets in, the appetite for exciting new architecture tends to dry up. During these downturns, the real estate development sector—hardly the most adventurous industry—puts its huge, years-taking projects on hold, and architects see their work slow to a crawl. But during the downturn related to the Covid-19 pandemic, something was different. The architecture sector didn't actually take a huge hit. In fact, the industry as a whole has added a ton of jobs over the past year. What's going on? A new report on the state of creative industries looks at this surprising growth. Read my article to see why the architecture industry beat the downturn and survived the pandemic. — Nate Berg   This surprising industry added 670,000 jobs last year Architecture is usually hit hard by economic downturns, but a new report shows it’s faring better than many other creative fields.   READ MORE   This AI can prevent your death 10 years from now. So how does THAT work? This remarkable prediction model can sidestep an unnecessary surgery for people with heart disease.   READ MORE   An overlooked way to ditch natural gas in your home Hint: Team up with your neighbors.   READ MORE   The case for never buying new clothes again Changing the way we think about clothes is a revolutionary act.   READ MORE

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The unsung architecture of 1990s anime The intricate hand-drawn worlds of director Mamoru Oshii’s films hide lessons for architects.   READ MORE       Enter the 2022 Innovation by Design Awards The 2022 Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 11th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry. There are 46 categories that capture every facet of design. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. APPLY NOW

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