Innovations in technology continue to transform the way we live and interact with our surroundings. One such innovation is smart glass, a revolutionary material that has the potential to significantly reduce heating and cooling costs in buildings....

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on every aspect of our lives, including the way we design and experience our built environment. As we navigate through this unprecedented time, architects and designers are reimagining spaces to...

The construction industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies and methods being developed to streamline the building process. One such method that has gained popularity in recent years is prefabrication. Prefabrication involves...

Urbanization has brought about significant changes to our cities, with concrete jungles replacing natural habitats. However, landscape architects are playing a crucial role in reversing this trend by incorporating biodiversity into urban spaces. By...

Plastic pollution is a global environmental crisis that continues to worsen day by day. The excessive use and improper disposal of plastic waste have led to devastating consequences for our planet. However, there is a glimmer of hope – the...

In recent years, 3D printing has been making waves in various industries, from healthcare to aerospace. But one area where this technology shows immense potential is in the construction industry, particularly when it comes to affordable housing....

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, known for its strength and durability. However, it is not impervious to damage. Over time, concrete can develop cracks and fissures due to various factors such as temperature...

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves, are becoming increasingly common due to climate change. These events can cause significant damage to infrastructure, disrupting essential services and endangering lives. In order to...

Sustainable development has become a pressing concern in recent years as we grapple with the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. As we strive to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint and preserve our natural resources, it...

In the era of rapid urbanization and technological advancements, the concept of smart cities has gained significant attention. Smart city planning aims to leverage data and technology to improve the quality of life for residents, enhance...

Landforms masquerading as architecture and vice versa seem to dominate a few sets of older images hosted at the Library of Congress. Photos taken between 1865 and 1872, these are?photographically speaking?almost impossibly ancient, approaching a...

Here are some photos of the HBKU Student Center (2011) in Doha, Qatar, by Legorreta + Legorreta, photographed by Asli Aydin. Central patio designed with Jan Hendrix.  

Are you contemplating about whether you are buying or building yourself a custom-made home" Newly renovated homes can be very heart warming, but nothing would beat a custom-made home that have considered all your needs today and in the future. An...

Here are some photos of the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastián, Spain, by VAUMM (2011), photographed byXimo Michavila. Back in 2012 I featured photos of the building’s exterior and balconies, so the below photos focus on the...

At the Holz-Handwerk show there are tons of circular saws, tons panel saws and tons of CNC mills. But there’s only one Logosol M8 Portable Sawmill. This crazy contraption is something like a chainsaw combined with a tracksaw, and one man (or one...

Today would be Mies van der Rohe’s 128th birthday. This year Google did not opt to “celebrate� it with a doodle,but they did so two years ago: I probably wouldn’t have taken notice of this anniversary either, except for two recent...

From German machine manufacturer Martin comes the Speed 20/10, a rollable spray station for varnishing. The one-meter by two-meter surface is covered with a roll of ordinary, cheap packaging paper, which varnish won’t stick to; so when spraying...