Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU)

The wait is finally over! During our special Shed Week event this morning, we unveiled 6 better looking, more cost-effective designs for sidewalk sheds 👏 Created by firms Arup and Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), these new designs create a new universe of options for pedestrian protective equipment throughout NYC! See the full slate of new options: Design #1 “The Speed Shed” Designed by PAU Potential Use Case: A light duty shed that it is quick to deploy and quick to move. Good for short term projects and emergency repairs. The design features an angled transparent roof, allowing light in the sidewalk. Design #2 “The Rigid Shed” Designed by Arup Potential Use Case: A heavy duty shed for major projects, like tower crane operations and high-rise construction. The design features a small footprint on the sidewalk and minimal obstruction for pedestrians. Design #3 “The Baseline Shed” Designed by PAU Potential Use Case: Swiss Army knife of sheds that come in both heavy and light duty variants, adaptable to building and sidewalk dimensions on a wide variety of projects. The design features an angled transparent roof, allowing light to shine on the sidewalk. Design #4 “The Air Shed” Designed by Arup Potential Use Case: A light duty shed that is completely lifted off of the ground and anchored into the building for façade repair and window replacement projects. The cantilevered design is reminiscent of a balcony, with virtually no impact to pedestrians below. Design #5 “The Wide Baseline Shed” Designed by PAU Potential Use Case: A heavy duty shed for major projects perfectly suited for wide sidewalks on major thoroughfares. The design features heavy duty columns spaced far apart, to minimize obstructions on the sidewalk. Design #6 “The Flex Shed” Designed by Arup Potential Use Case: A light duty shed good for maintenance work, and emergency repairs. With easily adjusted roof heights and column placement, the design features a small footprint on the sidewalk the sidewalk, that can be modified to work around unique building elements, as well as sidewalk obstructions like street signs and bus stop shelters. Check back to see more on the methodology process and when you can see these sheds in your neighborhood!

LERA is pleased to be part of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) team on the Sidewalk Sheds for NYC Department of Buildings. Read more about the designs: New York City’s Scaffolding Gets a Long Overdue Makeover "the biggest reimagining of the city’s ubiquitous sidewalk sheds in decades." https://lnkd.in/eP9xDRGv https://lnkd.in/eB5J5Ude Richard Garlock, Rick Naumann, PE, EUR ING, Alex Kovacs, EIT

This week, we take a look back at the 2025 AIA Arizona State Conference held on October 23 in Scottsdale. More than 400 attendees enjoyed an invigorating day filled with powerful, insightful presentations by notable speakers from across the country. Key themes: Optimism, innovative design thinking, and a clear-eyed look at our future. Pictured: 1–2. Full audience at the Clayton House. 3- Rachel Green Rasmussen, AIA NCARB, AIA Arizona 2025 President, describes AIA Arizona continued mission and advocacy efforts from earlier this year. 4- Conference Emcee Tania Katan, speaking at the 2025 AIA Arizona State Conference. 5- Conference Chair Elizabeth McLean, AIA, welcomes the audience and introduces the conference theme: Impact. 6- Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA, founding principal of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), opening as the first speaker 7- Jonathan Boelkins, AIA, highlights his work on the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition, PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity. 8- Panel discussion featuring from left: Jay Atherton, AIA (moderator); Jonathan Boelkins, AIA; Brian Farling, AIA; Jesús Edmundo Robles, Jr Associate AIA; and Lee Swanson, AIA. 9- Lunch at the Clayton House. 10- Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA (left) with John Czarnecki, Executive Director of AIA Arizona during his book signing. 11- Conference attendees enjoying lunch. 12- Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA, (right) and Laura Vertes, AIA, President of AIA Southern Arizona during his book signing. 13- Kim Carson presenting on artificial intelligence and how it integrates with architecture—now and in the future. 14- Suchi Reddy, FAIA, NOMA, presents her work exploring how neuroscience and architecture create environments that foster connection, rest, and empowerment. 15- Zena Howard FAIA NOMA, discusses her many projects focused on Remembrance Design 16- From left: 2025 AIA Phoenix Metro President sue gray, AIA; 2025 AIA Phoenix Metro President-elect Andrea Hardy, AIA, NCARB, EDAC; Sarah Potzler, AIA; Whitney Warman, AIA; and 2025 AIA Phoenix Metro Treasurer Andrea Lucarelli, AIA. 17- AIAS Co-President Ivanna Suarez with Victor J. Irizarry, Associate AIA (right) and Luis Cruz-Martinez, AIA (left). 18- ARCHSOL, LLC team at the conference, from left: Sadaf Mehdizadeh, Associate AIA; Cassidy Stanton; 2025 AIA Phoenix Metro Associate Director Johnson Joseph Jeyakumar, Associate AIA; and Bryon Joyce. #aia #architect #architecture