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fromFast Company
8 hours ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 hours ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
8 hours ago

When a billboard survives the wind, but not the boot

A malfunctioning billboard in Cheyenne humorously highlights issues with the GRUB bootloader used in Linux systems.
Environment
from99% Invisible
9 hours ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
fromPhilosophynow
2 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Dwight Schar: the rigor that re-shaped modern homebuilding

Success in homebuilding requires balancing change and timeless principles, with land being a key factor in generating lasting value.
Education
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Designing Coexistence: Meet the Winners of the First Edition of ArchDaily Student Project Awards

ArchDaily launched the Student Project Awards to recognize and support emerging architectural talent and innovative ideas from students worldwide.
#sustainability
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.
Environment
fromNature
4 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

'We're going to wonder why we didn't do it earlier': Trump's White House ballroom gets a stamp of approval

The National Capital Planning Commission approved the White House ballroom expansion despite a court order halting construction.
fromArchitectural Digest
23 hours ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
#architecture
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Capuchinas House / LABarq

Casa Capuchinas in Queretaro features a unique architectural identity using a single material, contrasting typical suburban housing designs.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Light, Lighter, Lightest: ArchDaily's April Editorial Focus

Building lightly is an ecological and ethical imperative shaped by environmental concerns and technological advancements.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
12 hours ago

Kaloki Nyamai Studio / Adjaye Associates

The studio in Karen is designed to harmonize with its environment, emphasizing introspection, production, and a dialogue with nature.
UX design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Architecture's Blind Spot: The Gap Between Design and Construction

Translating architectural ideas into buildable systems is the main challenge, concentrated in Design Development and Construction Documentation phases.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Light, Lighter, Lightest: ArchDaily's April Editorial Focus

Building lightly is an ecological and ethical imperative shaped by environmental concerns and technological advancements.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

"To address housing affordability in our community, we need all types of affordable housing options, including affordable ownership opportunities that allow individuals and families an opportunity to build equity alongside housing stability," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong.
East Bay real estate
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

What Architects Expect From AI Tools in 2026

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into architectural practice, enhancing design workflows and creative possibilities for firms worldwide.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

5 Art Job Openings That Are Definitely Not Exploitative

Qualifications for art-related positions often include unconventional traits and low compensation.
Health
fromMail Online
2 days ago

'Office Air Theory' claims your office is making you UGLY

Office environments may negatively impact appearance, leading to symptoms similar to 'sick building syndrome'.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
14 hours ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
Environment
fromEarth911
7 hours ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
East Bay real estate
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Euclid v. Ambler: A Century-Old Lesson for American Urbanism - Streetsblog USA

The Supreme Court's Euclid v. Ambler ruling entrenched zoning laws, perpetuating segregation and impacting housing prices and urban development.
Remodel
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Dismay as allotments set to become graveyard

Richmond Council plans to convert allotments into a cemetery despite significant public opposition and calls for a sustainable burial strategy.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

Home Design for a Longer Life: Can a House Really Promote Longevity?

When you design your home with intentionality, you are essentially 'hard-coding' healthy behaviors into your daily rhythm. Health outcomes are the result of thousands of micro-decisions—so in his own home, he prioritized spaces like the kitchen, whose open layout makes cooking a pleasure, and the gym, centrally located.
Wellness
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

How to Measure the Life Cycle of a Construction Material?

The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, consuming 32% of global energy and contributing to 34% of global CO₂ emissions.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza

Residents in Gaza are using salvaged materials to build temporary shelters due to restrictions on construction supplies.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
11 hours ago

Kengo Kuma & Associates Present Site-Specific Installation "Earth | Tree" at Copenhagen Contemporary

Kengo Kuma's Earth | Tree installation in Copenhagen blends timber, brick, and light, embodying a responsive architectural approach.
#home-design
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

Build It Better: The Materials That Make a Healthier Home

Healthier homes combine natural materials, advanced filtration systems, and vetted non-toxic products without requiring excessive spending or sacrificing design aesthetics.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
10 hours ago

Maison Louis Carre by Alvar Aalto, Revisited by In Common With

Maison Louis Carré is Alvar Aalto's only realized building in France, embodying his total work of art philosophy.
Design
fromDesign Milk
4 hours ago

OUTSIDERS Investigates the Space Between Society and Solitude

Modern design challenges conventional public seating to enhance social interaction and presence in urban spaces.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

The Illusion of Lightness: Designing Civic Voids for Public Life

The original intent of pilotis was to create a sense of lightness that would allow circulation and light to flow beneath a structure, but contemporary requirements render thin columns insufficient for large-scale civic projects.
Renovation
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
18 hours ago

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why urban planners should strive for 'the photo album standard'

My family had Slide Show Night when I was growing up. Not every Saturday, but a whole bunch of Saturdays. Either my sister or I would be in charge of setting up the projector, the screen, and loading the carousel. During the show, there'd be a few landscapes or skylines taken during vacations, but almost all the shots were up close. Like most dads, mine wasn't a professional photographer, but he did a good job of capturing memory triggers: faces, gestures, and decorations.
Photography
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
3 days ago

Perforated Brick: A Humble Affordable Building Material with Many Uses

Perforated bricks are now used creatively in architecture for both structural and decorative purposes, enhancing aesthetics and functionality.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.
#sustainable-architecture
Media industry
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

An Architecture of Care: ArchDaily's Direction for 2026

ArchDaily embraced recalibration and renewed editorial purpose to clarify responsibilities and meaningfully support architecture amid social, environmental, and cultural transformation.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

14 Major Museum Projects Currently in Progress Around the World

Numerous museum projects are being developed globally, reflecting a shift towards cultural institutions as public spaces for education and civic engagement.
Philosophy
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

When Do Buildings Begin to Matter? Rethinking Heritage in Local Time

Global heritage systems prioritize longevity and material authenticity rooted in European slow-growth models, disadvantaging rapidly changing cities where cultural time operates unevenly.
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Forest Toilet A & B / Ja-Sheng Chen Architects + Fa+p

The design of Forest Toilet A emphasizes the importance of integrating architecture with the natural environment, ensuring that the structure complements the existing landscape rather than disrupts it.
Design
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Spaces That Feel Back: How Buildings Respond to Human Behavior

Decades of research in environmental psychology and building science reveal that indoor conditions can profoundly affect human health and behavior. Lighting influences circadian rhythms and sleep patterns. Air quality impacts cognitive performance and respiratory health. Temperature and acoustics shape comfort and concentration.
Renovation
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins

Reclaimed building materials are salvaged for reuse, promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Heritage After Failure: What We Will Keep From Today's Architectural Mistakes

Failure and shortcomings often become central to architectural heritage as preservation results from evolving interpretations rather than original merit.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Architecture as a Platform: What Makes a Building Evolve?

Architecture increasingly adopts product design principles, prioritizing operational clarity, performance, and scalability over novelty, making buildings accountable for functionality and consistent user experience.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Heritage Without Permanence: When Architecture Endures by Disappearing

A Gothic cathedral can take centuries to complete. A world exposition pavilion may stand for six months. A ritual structure in Kolkata rises and vanishes within five days. Yet each draws pilgrimage, shapes collective memory, and reorganizes urban life. If heritage has long been defined by what endures, architecture repeatedly shows that cultural authority can also belong to what gathers people.
Design
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Seeding the Future and Reframing Architectural Impact

Prioritize supporting emerging architectural processes and collective, experimental practice over solely honoring completed works and established careers.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Designing for Presence: When Architecture Invites Us to Stay

Architectural design should prioritize presence by creating calm, comfortable spaces that enable staying, reflection, and shared awareness without demanding interaction.
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