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South African artist Porky Hefer revealed a collection of seating pods that are both eco and animal-friendly.
Photos by Antonia Steyn
The American Institute of Architects has announced its 2018 Best Small Projects in the United States.
Photo courtesy of Geoffrey C Warner
Casa Bambu; relax and rejuvenate in this tropical oasis.
Secret hatches, rotating bedrooms, wings and more. Moving Buildings on Pinterest.
Small space? Get inspired! See 30 house plans under 100 square meters here.
As compiled by Dezeen, "Eight of Will Alsop's visionary but unbuilt architectural proposals"
New York City celebrates all things design from May 11-23 2018.
Family, friends, fans and colleagues have been paying their respects to British architect Will Alsop, who passed away over the weekend.
Reinforced concrete 'Casa H' in Chile is a 'testament to the beauty of reinforced concrete.' It was designed by Felipe Assadi.
Photo: Fernando Alda
20 winners of the Award for International Excellence were announced by The Royal Institute of British Architects, see them here.
Photo: Leonardo Finotti
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation reached out to fans and asked them to show off their FLW inspired tattoos. See them here.
Ford's new technology allows blind passengers to feel passing landscapes by touching the window of the vehicle they're in.
"Each year, the program recognizes 10 projects that integrate design excellence and environmental performance, with one winner being elevated to COTE Top Ten Plus—an indication of exemplary proven energy performance and post-occupancy lessons."
Photo: Doublespace Photography
ArchDaily asked their readers for images of their most impressive architectural models. See them here.
Different cities around the globe have different levels of pollution in the air. This Earth Day art installation in London includes 5 of them.
It's International World Book Day. Arch Daily compiled these architecturally innovative bookcases in tribute.
Elizabeth Diller of Diller Scofidio Renfro has been named the world's most influential Architect by Time magazine.
Each year, people gather in the Black Rock Desert for a week long event of unique Art and Architecture called Burning Man.
Designer Edward Van Vliet brought this out of service crane back to life. It's now a sought after accommodation, and part of the Yays Concierged Boutique Apartments. The crane-turned-cabin features fantastic views of the Amsterdam waterfront.
"Boogertman Partners, Africa's largest architecture practice, has promised to tackle its gender pay gap in response to Dezeen's Move the Needle initiative."
Mini living residences are grouped together and each use only use 15-20 sqm of space. The community shares things like a kitchen, gym and outdoor area.
ArchDaily celebrates International Women's Day (this month) with an open call to women all over the world who run their own firms.
Solar panels, sustainable building materials, and a fully rotational base make this northern Italy home quite unique!
Slim house cleverly allows natural light into the home through the sloped roof.
13 inclusive emojis have been proposed by Apple, including a hearing aid, guide dog and people using wheelchairs.
Safdie Architects new Golden Dream Bay project in China puts affordable housing on the map without sacrificing efficiency or humanity.
The newly completed Vaughan Metropolitan Centre in Toronto has a shell-shaped roof and mirrored panels that redirect natural light to the inside of the station.
Engineer and architect Eladio Dieste designed and built the revolutionary church of Cristo Obrero in the 1960's. Here, it is documented in photographs by Gonzalo Viramonte.
Pi plays a key role in architecture, design, engineering and construction. The 14th day in March each year is recognized as Pi Day. "Pi represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter."
The photo was borrowed from Martin Krzywinski and Cristian Ilies Vasile.
The Window House allows owners to enjoy the outdoors from inside.
2018 Pritzker Prize Laureate, Balkrishna Doshi.
Answers to many of the frequently asked questions surrounding Apple's new headquarters, Apple Park.
Levi's laser technology with partner jeanologia allows a variety of washes to be produced within 90 seconds. Using a laser to distress and shade jeans cuts back on Levi's environmental footprint, and helps them get closer to their "zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020."
Lego is cutting down on plastic waste by launching new blocks that are part of it's a plant-based (sugar cane) line.
10 questions about his career path, interest in design, and new products.
"Print Your City" initiative uses recycled plastic to make urban furniture.
Svart Hotel: The Arctic Circle's first energy net-positive hotel.
The World Architecture Festival is being held from November 28-30 in Amsterdam. It's time to submit your applications.
75 clever Valentines with Architecture in mind.
Louvres allow natural light to flood this London home during day, and provide protection and privacy during the night.
The 50-piece Ecocapsule is ready for production. It's a mobile dwelling that is self-sustainable and accommodates two.
Bogotá architecture captured via drone by designer Camilo Monzón Navas.
Gensler and Reebok are getting pumped up about their new collaboration.
Variety is the key to function at Troll's Peak cabin in Norway.
A collection of 15 'Sunning Staircases' by ArchDaily.
This Toronto office has recently updated with vibrant pops of color.
Winners have announced for the Circular Materials Challenge.
Fact-checking powerhouse Snopes recently published a collection of debunked architectural rumors. Read about them here.
Future Forward! 6 must-sees at the Interior Design Show in Toronto
Could you do it? Ab Rogers Design has created a 19 square metre concept apartment.
The American Institute of Architects awards projects that have "stood the test of time for 25-35 years and continues to set standards of excellence for its architectural design and significance."
Self-contained cities of the past, present, and future.
A collection of the 50 most popular architecture photographs of 2017.
The Stretcher Railing Society in South London up-cycled stretchers from World War II into railings for the community.
Buildsense put old materials to good use when they reused materials from the previous build to complete this ranch style home.
Mushrooms, algae and ocean plastic; some of the unusual materials that were used in design this year.
Architecture students converted a historic bank into a library for the town of Newbern. It provides the first public internet hub, and social centre.
The National Association of State Fire Marshals has announced that it will offer a free fire-risk evaluation tool on it's website as of January 1st 2018.
The Mourn urn. "a bioplastic that can be produced from bacteria found in sewage water. It has similar properties to regular plastic, but biodegrades at a similar rate to wood."
As of early January 2018, Toronto's Bentway park will be open to the public. It's promises to "change how Torontonians gather and experience art and events downtown."
Marketing agency NeoMam transformed The Simpsons home at 742 Evergreen Terrace into a series of different architectural styles.
Instagram account floorplan_man. A creative, unique and very colourful perspective on typically bland floor plans.
The Discovery Centre is located in Quebec, Canada. It was constructed entirely of local wood and has received two awards at the 2017 American Architecture Prize.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi took 8 years to build. Watch it here in a 3 minute time lapse.
Building a bridge between the Yale School of Architecture and the community.
3 people can assemble this home in 6 hours. Best of all, it rings in for just $33K.
"The hotel opening is slated for summer 2019, but the complex’s revamp goes way beyond its signature structure."
Vietnam's skyscraper complex, named the Empire City, will feature three towers, a public viewing deck, and vegetated 'sky forest' terraces.
Aerial photographs of Los Angeles and New York's architecture.
The bus follows painted markings on the road, and is a combination of a train, bus and tram.
The Sol Friedman House in the Usonia Historic District is for sale. For 1.5 million, it could be yours.
Get inspired by the Swedish Fall colors and stay overnight in a Danish micro-dwelling.
How and why do people use parks? By answering this question, city and park planners can gain valuable insight.
Locally sourced wood was used to build the Bridgehouse. It won first place at the Ontario Wood Design Awards in 2016.
The restaurant is half-sunken into the sea; it will eventually become part of the marine environment it is surrounded by.
Located in Varna, Bulgaria; the seashell shaped library attracts citizens to its shelves and entices them to pick up a book and unplug.
Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Alphabet, (which is Google's parent company) has a vision for Toronto's waterfront.
Using basements to their full potential. 10 homes with impressive basement use.
A pinecone inspired treehouse created by Italian architect Claudio Beltrame is situated amongst the trees in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage area.
Forget parking cars! Where there's room for a parking spot- there is space for a tiny-Tikku-home.
12 gravity defying buildings-they're anything but ordinary.
Shipping containers repurposed and used to build a home in California.
POP UP: A water reservoir, parking garage (that moves up and down as water levels in the reservoir rise or drop) and green space...
Worth the wait? 7 years longer than originally planned, and 10 times more expensive than budgeted for; the Elbphilharmonie was built using algorithms to produce an exceptional sound experience.
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada has announced the winner of it's Moriyama RAIC International Prize.
As the Summer winds down, make plans to tour these LEED-Certified wineries and breweries.
Explore this modern, minimalist cottage situated inside a vineyard near Valencia, Spain.
A collection of spaces intentionally designed for someone who is fond of reading; and of course the books that come along with them.
Pedestrians can now enjoy Chicago from a never-before-seen perspective. The Chicago Riverwalk allows people to explore an active shipping route, the cities ecology, participate in outdoor activities and more
The first museum dedicated to contemporary African Art and the tallest building in the sub-Sahara.
A proposed timber tower will be the world's tallest. It will also filter water in Central Park.
The roof rotates; thus allowing the homeowner to enjoy the same view from multiple rooms in the house.
The flight 93 National Memorial.
9 Museums opening this Fall with significant Architectural influence.
Explore 10 dwellings that cling to a larger 'mother' building to survive.
Cibinel Architecture built this boathouse cottage combo in Northern Ontario. It boasts beautiful lake views and enough dock space for the entire family.
Titled "Turning The Pages 2.0" Microsoft and The British Library partnered to release pages from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Arundel.
What are your design preferences? Do you enjoy something more minimal, or something a little more rustic and refined?
One day set-up time, mobility, and minimal waste. Welcome to The SHED Project.
Designer Fernando Abellanas has created his own "refuge in the city", and the best part is, rent is cheap!
"At night, neon lighting illuminates the buildings through windows and skylights like a beacon, making the museum complex the focal point of the park."
"10 must-see landmarks on Norway's scenic tourist trails"
Bike culture in Toronto is booming. Bike specific condos are next.
"In the world of architecture, Frank Gehry is a living legend."
A park in San Francisco has been revamped with a pop of colour. The park has gone from "from unsafe and outdated, to accessible and vibrant."
The rip in this building is actually an Art installation that was designed by British Artist Alex Chinneck.
For any architecture lover out there, these 10 wedding locations are sure to have you saying "I Do!"
Mariana Bisti uses a drone to explore Hong Kong's skyline at an angle you've never seen before.
Landscape Architect Claude Cormier has come up with some clever designs for the revitalization of Berczy Park in Toronto.
A proposed underwater storage facility could potentially house Amazon's stock as the demand for online purchasing continues to grow.
Architecture from 68 countries are included in this years World Building Of The Year Award at the World Architecture Festival. Check out who is on the short-list:
This building had many layers of renovations and alterations before Original Regional Architecture came in and brought it back to life.
Inspired by sailing, boats and the sea; these buildings bring a taste of nautical life to land.
18 U.S must-see landmarks to visit on The Fourth of July.
Azure magazine explores the best of the best Interior Design studios in Canada.
10 of the worlds most stunning and creative water fountains.
We all scream for ice cream! This parlour is located in the heart of a popular Art courtyard in Poland. The cones were specifically used to help identify the cone shaped 'V' in the brands name: "Lodovnia".
The Royal Institute Of British Architects' annual award for the 20 best new builds.
Brillhart is brilliant when it comes to blending in with your surroundings-
A look inside some of the most extraordinary coastal homes.
1 Spadina: The University of Toronto's brand new location for the school of Architecture, Landscape and Design.
Take a spin through 20 of the most bike-friendly cities across the globe.
Recycle, Reduce, Re-Use! The environment is fragile, and we have an impact on it every day...This Dutch design team is turning poo into power.
We're pretty excited about Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday - To be Frank, our blog is all about FLW this week! Take this quiz and see which Frank Lloyd Wright building you are!
Tours of the Taliesin are 50% off today in honor of the upcoming 150th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Take a tour of the private island and home of Faith Hill & Tim McGraw.
Okie dokie, poke! Humblefish in New York needed to switch up their decor style. The restaurant used to be a dingy, dark bar. Now, after being re-vamped, it's light, fresh and inviting- Just like their poke bowls!
Today Google commemorates architect Zaha Hadid; the first female awarded the Royal Gold Medal.
"These gorgeous architectural feats prove, if nothing else, that inspiration for great design might come from the most natural of sources: nature"
The brick wall; which was hand-laid, was inspired by soundwaves as they move through water.
Why camp when you can glamp? Glamping can be summed up as glamorous camping, or people who can't be bothered to "slum it" in a tent.
Creative and compact tiny bedrooms are both functional and save on space. Check out the Dezeen top 10 here:
This apartment building was constructed without harming a single tree. The result is unique, charming and environmentally friendly.
Apple's new headquarters, "Apple Park" also nicknamed "The Ring" will run on sustainable energy and allow workers to feel the breeze from outside.
Get off the grid with this 250 foot Canadian built tiny home.
A piece of the popular HBO series Westworld is up for grabs. Located in Glendale, California, this historic cottage could be yours
The "coolest" shipping container this Summer...
A historic Philadelphia whiskey factory converted into a chic 4-bedroom boutique hotel and restaurant.
Off the grid: an aerial view of cities that evolve and consume historic railway and roadways.
Trend Alert! Blackout curtains with an edgy, creative style. These curtains have cut-outs of whatever your imagination desires...
Arch Daily defines art and architecture; 13 of the most noteworthy projects
In case you missed the AIA Conference on Architecture this week in Orlando, here is a summary of the conversation Michelle Obama had with AIA President Thomas Vonier.
Thanks to the subreddit /r/evilbuildings, BoredPanda was able to compile this list of "The Most Evil-Looking Buildings That Could Easily Be Supervillain Headquarters"
This library has no windows. Instead, engineers and architects used thin slabs of marble.
A look at the epic homes architects build for themselves.
Are gender-specific restrooms becoming old-fashioned?
Sarah Scoles cut her water consumption for a week and explored what life will potentially be like in a post-water America.
Travelling through the wilderness discovering homes built amongst the woods.
Inside Tokyo's intricate flood control system, "G-Cans"
Using a shake plate to test buildings in preparation for potential earthquakes.
"Former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, will give a keynote speech at this year's AIA National Convention in Orlando – following a protest over the lack of female speakers for the event."
A former tank station in Salzburg, Austria was converted into a very chic loft...
Hyper-realistic renderings allow us to experience things in a virtual way that was impossible just a few decades ago.
A look at 13 buildings that earn the title bizarre.
Nicknamed a "super-slender" skyscraper; this conceptual New York tower will bend at the top-making it the world's longest building.
The Franklin Mountain House-A 3 storey, stacked home located in El Paso, Texas.
Ethan Schlussler built the ultimate treehouse. He refused to use books-Instead, he relied solely on his imagination.
Architecture in Ireland: 8 of the best
Lego tape-that's right! A totally nostalgic trip down memory lane. Stick it to nearly any surface and start building.
The Vikings Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a beautiful stadium with a reflective glass exterior.
Welcome to the very possible future of construction. A Russian/San Fransisco based 3D printing specialist can print and paint an entire home in 24 hours.
Work wearables are popping up this year on a job site near you. They can track things like worker location, heartbeat, productivity and more
A glimpse inside a WWI cement factory that was purchased by architect Ricardo Bofill. To this day, he continues to transform the building from what it once was- into a lush, liveable paradise.
"To honor a living architect or architects whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision, and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture."
Italian architect, Stefano Boeri is famous for creating plant-covered skyscrapers. Now he's thinking bigger...much bigger.
Abstract; a new Netflix series, started streaming on February 10th. It "tries to help people not only see the built, designed world, but understand how it gets that way."
World-Renowned Architect Frank Gehry is lining up to teach an online master architecture course.
The way to make a city great is to plan for public spaces, areas where people can gather, socialize and be together.
Design, innovation, passion and endurance. These homes really have it all.
Renaissance, Ranch and Tudor (to name a few!) Popular and iconic American architectural home design styles.
"The Schmiedhof Alm Restaurant lies in the exclusive Zell am See Ski region of Austria, 1,720 meters above sea level."
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; but when does one take it too far?
"Slightly reminiscent of a submarine’s periscope, the Horinouchi House’s triangular-shaped exterior allows it to fit snugly into its modest plot of land."
Replica architecture that resembles the original- it exists in many cities around the world, dubbed "Duplitecture"
Floating fields, aluminum buildings and rooftop swimming pools- the list goes on!
Architects from the Vardehaugen firm in Norway are giving their clients the full-scale experience.
"The goal is to have solar roofs that look better than a normal roof."
"With the number of passengers travelling by train set to double in the next 25 years, Network Rail is spending almost £27billion on new track and stations."
Two Dutch designers have created 'BAG2WORK'. They're employing refugees, producing knapsacks and recycling garbage.
Designer Sheng-Hung Lee utilizes mangroves and concrete pots to develop a green defence to soil erosion rising sea levels.
The Arcade Providence; which happens to be the oldest shopping mall in the U.S.A, has been renovated into micro lofts and businesses.
Exploring what is left of the caretaker apartments in the libraries of New York City.
Colombian startup 'Conceptos Plasticos' converts rubber and plastic waste into housing for impoverished communities.
Google and Monotype have teamed up to create Noto. One typeface that can translate 800+ languages and 100 different scripts.
"After being closed for a two-year restoration, the New York Public Library’s historic Rose Main Reading Room and Bill Blass Public Catalog Room will reopen to the public ahead of schedule on Wednesday, October 5th at 10am."
Opened in 1928, the luxurious Hotel del Salto had magnificent views of the Tequendama Falls in Colombia. Tourists flocked to see its old world architecture, and take in the beauty of the falls.
Spatial design affects psychology. We design office buildings to ignite creativity, hospitals to promote health and well being, and airports to reduce travel-related stress.
The African American experience is integral to the museum’s architecture. “You’re using construction as a vehicle to carry ideas” says lead designer David Adjaye
"In a city full of eye-catching structures, our first thought was that it shouldn't just be something to look at," said Heatherwick.
Inside the highly technical dining room of Nero. Located on the Palatine hill in Rome.
The Sagrada Família basilica has finally entered its final stages of construction. The basilica, located in Barcelona has been under construction for over 130 years.
Joyce Wang designs this Hong Kong restaurant with a nod to the unique grilling preparation used by the chef. She incorporates burning and smoking into the design process.
The Utsikten Viewpoint rests on the Gaular mountain along the western coast of Norway.
Economic sustainability, social sustainability and environmental sustainability outline the 3 key qualities of the Banque Libano Francaise (BLF) in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Invisible Barn is covered in a reflective film that mirrors its surroundings. While humans can not recognize the reflection; animals can.
17 sites by Swiss architect Le Corbusier (or Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris) have recently been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The new app 'Pokemon Go' is allowing users to experience buildings and the environment in new and interesting ways
Architects have started taking over empty big box retail stores and transforming them into something the community desires.
"The Multi, from German engineering outfit Thyssenkrupp, is a mag-lev elevator system that doesn’t just go up and down—it goes sideways."
Joris Laarman Lab have created a robot in Amsterdam that quite literally prints a 3D bridge and builds it simultaneously.
A temporary floating bridge has been installed in Italy's Lombardy region. It was designed by conceptual artist Christo and allows pedestrians to literally walk on water
“The Playboy’s Town House, from a 1962 issue of the magazine, was originally created for Hefner himself."
"To make a moon village, think beyond Science and Engineering"
France to install solar pavement over the next 5 years.
"Being able to repurpose this waste and incorporate it into my gown for the #MetGala proves the power that creativity, technology, and fashion can have by working together." -Emma Watson
The so-called tough phone can be dropped 2m onto concrete and operate; it is water and dust proof and survives extreme temperatures.
The Smiths’ adobe-style house, designed by Stephen Samuelson with architect Harry Perez-Daple; the interiors are by Judith Lance.
The makers of this material are clearly being provocative- The ultimate recycled building material
Mashable got exclusive access to Apple’s brand new headquarters. The grand opening is scheduled for 2017
A statement released by her office said: "It is with great sadness that Zaha Hadid Architects have confirmed that Dame Zaha Hadid, DBE died suddenly in Miami in the early hours of this morning."
Arch Daily explores 9 projects that feature creative and eye-catching windows.
Block’hood is a virtual neighbourhood-building simulator that
enables users to get creative and experiment with buildings, without the
real-life consequences.
Dezeen asks famous architects to tell us about their favourite brutalist buildings. Click the button below to read more!
The SkySlide was designed by Gensler; it allows users to slide from the 70th floor to the 69th floor via a glass slide on the outside of the building.
Dutch microbiologist Hendrik Marius Jonkers has discovered a bacteria that is capable of mending cracks in concrete.
"China has seen a number of architectural gems springing up in recent years, including one building shaped like a teapot and another that has been likened to a pair of trousers."
Named "Next Tokyo" the skyscraper will accommodate half a million people. It includes urban farming, including the growth of algae to be used as a clean fuel source.
These builds are flood and earthquake resistant; and support communities through natural disaster.
Take a look at the 2016 Wood Design Award winners
The Ribbon of Light bridge is under construction in Los Angeles. The bridge will connect pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from the Boyle Heights neighbourhood to downtown Los Angeles.
Heneghan Peng Architects (Dublin, Ireland) and Kearns Mancini Architects (Toronto, Ontario) won the international competition to design the Canadian Canoe Museum on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
This sauna is built on the shores of Lake Huron. It has a cedar interior that mimics the curves of a grotto.
Laura Bliss writes about how the cities (some of us) live in have evolved from smog making machines into "Heroes of The Environment"
This concrete home was inspired by domestic water tanks that are used in the area to supply houses with water.
“Ten years ago if you said ‘green roof,’ a person would think the roof was painted green”
A favourite spot for the community to spend free time; Paprocany Lake in the city of Tychy has recently undergone a total facelift.
A look at the tallest skyscrapers to be completed in 2016.
A home armoured against extreme weather, fully solar powered & boasts the latest in renewable energy technologies... welcome to the Sure House
Hadid's first residential development in The Big Apple promises to be futuristic and sleek.
Wood buildings are sustainable, strong and a renewable resource. Builders & architects are making the move towards timber for their building product of choice.
They're 300 square feet- but designed to feel like 600. With high end finishes & butler service...these places won't last long
The Travolta/Preston residence was designed to accommodate John's passion for aviation- He even parks his Qantas Boeing 707 in the yard.
A skyscraper named "East 44th Street" in midtown Manhattan with open-air garden terraces between floors
TIME Magazines annual list of Inventions of the Year...These 6 made the list; and what's better-> they're by & for Architects.
Steven Holl, a New York architect has been approved to build two skyscrapers in Copenhagen harbour-The catch is the pedestrian bridge that connects them.
Former Mathematician and McMaster University professor; James Stewart had his Toronto home built with unique curves reminiscent of mathematical symbols.
Odd & intriguing: Thomassons exist in every city. They serve no apparent purpose, yet they're maintained.
Concrete Canvas: add water and erect a concrete tent that is durable and permanent
The drought in California is pushing farmers to get creative with their crops; utilizing solar energy is the new trend
Thai architect Jun Sekino teamed up with Design For Distaster (D4D) to design schools that were destroyed by...
The modest structure, so named because one could, if so inclined, fire a bullet clean through without hitting anything, first housed immigrant workers...
Nice Architects of Slovakia have designed the ultimate in glamping accommodations in their off grid Ecocapsule. With solar cells...
Today is the 46th anniversary of the first time we walked on the moon. The story from Time Magazine linked below...
Not sure Renzo Piano and Steven Holl have been getting it right? Here’s your chance to make your mark on one of their buildings...
And now for something completely different - the finalists for the 2015 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition have been posted. Entrants...
Within days of Islamic State releasing a video showing their destruction of sculptures in the Mosul museum and the ...
Aboard a No. 6 local train in Manhattan, Weill Cornell researcher Christopher Mason patiently rubbed a nylon swab back and forth along a metal handrail...
Willy Wonka's glass elevator moves one step closer to reality with this new design for lifts that can move horizontally as well as vertically, and which promise to...
Bjarke Ingels is an architect who isn’t afraid to think weird. When a competition solicited ideas for what to do with a huge trash-munching power plant...
Only 25 years in, one of the ugliest examples of modern architecture is slated for a $270 million renovation. Mettre du rouge à lèvres à un cochon.
I can't decide what the coolest part of the Amager Bakke Waste-to-Energy plant is: The unique wedge design, the ski slope, or the laser lit smoke rings...
This unique house was envisioned as a safe haven from the common and powerful cyclones in Northern Queensland, Australia. I think it will also work for the zombie apocalypse...
Our friends over at Archdaily.com have posted a follow-up to their popular post "The 10 Most Inspirational TED Talks for Architects". This new list of an additional 10 talks runs the gamut of issues from...
What happens when you task an up-and-coming Thai architecture firm with the design of a modern orphanage? You get a design void of preconception and...
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The 2014 Pritzker Prize has been deservedly awarded to Japanese architect Shigeru Ban for his innovative and inspirational humanitarian work. In the arena of social networks...
Dean Putney writes: "...users were booting up and creating any virtual world they wanted...Hopes were high! Oculus seemed untouchable; the white knight of VR. Well, F@%# it. Facebook just bought the thing."
Students in the Renewable Energy and Ecological Design (REED) program at Vermont’s Green Mountain College have designed a jewel of a home for ...
"Think Global, Act Local" has been a popular mantra for a number of years. Recently, one of the planets most recognizable brands has embraced this socially-aware philosophy...
Form before function or the other way around? The answer is obvious in the case of urban infrastructure facades. Recent technological advancements in areas...
David Pescovitz writes: "Cartoonist Rube Goldberg's absurdly complex mechanisms for achieving easy results are so ingrained in popular culture that the artist/engineer's name appears in the dictionary as an adjective..."
Kyle VanHemert writes: "Steve Jobs thought the best stylus was the one between your thumb and your middle finger. The iPad and iPhone were built around that simple idea..."
