Collaborate Disseminate
Few designers have done as much to popularize the modern trend of covering buildings in greenery as Stefano Boeri. Since his Bosco Verticale met with critical acclaim, the Italian architect’s firm has been steadily producing lush tree-covered buildings… Continue reading Tree-covered tower’s lush exterior equivalent to 2.5 acres of forest
Dubai isn’t exactly lacking in eye-catching skyscrapers, but a new tower by automotive brand Bugatti and developer Binghatti is sure to turn heads. The stunning building will host luxury residences and include a pair of car elevators, allowing well-hee… Continue reading Bugatti’s amazing tower will allow owners to drive up to their penthouses
Imagine an army of drones flying around our cities, relentlessly focused on detecting building issues before they become serious and carrying out repairs autonomously. It sounds like science fiction but researchers aim to explore whether this could ind… Continue reading Drone research center takes autonomous building repairs to the skies
Inspired by the work of groundbreaking American biologist Margaret D. Lowman, students at Spain’s Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) have built a research center to allow scientists to monitor bird and insect life, as well as the e… Continue reading Tiny timber research center provides treetop view of forest life
For a lot of people, tiny houses bring to mind very small and simple dwellings – and this can sometimes be true. However, they can also be surprisingly luxurious too, such as the latest model by MitchCraft Tiny Homes, which offers a spacious interior l… Continue reading Luxury tiny house fits big home comforts into portable package
Work was recently completed on what’s being hailed as the largest mass timber building in Asia. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito & Associates, the project features impressive green design, including solar panels that produce more electricity … Continue reading Asia’s largest timber building an eco-friendly class act
As the founder of Foster + Partners, Sir Norman Foster is usually associated with massive projects like supertall skyscrapers and soccer stadiums, but his latest design sees him turn his hand to something far more modest. Working with sustainable build… Continue reading Concrete shelter puts a starchitect spin on emergency housing
As society continues to transition away from fossil fuel use, what should we do with all the old infrastructure that’s left behind? MVRDV offers one possible answer with this upcoming project in China, which will transform a former oil refinery into a … Continue reading Former oil refinery transformed into mixed-use sustainable powerhouse
3D-printed architeture has gone from strength to strength over the past few years, with the cutting-edge tech used to build everything from an experimental Mars habitat to a string of major residential works in the United States. The latest notable adv… Continue reading Curving data center to be Europe’s largest 3D-printed building
Squeezing a usable interior layout into a tiny house is always a challenge, but the Elevate, by Canada’s Acorn Tiny Homes, tackles this issue by using an elevating bed, creating a flexible room that doubles as both a light-filled study area and a bedro… Continue reading Elevating bed transforms tiny house interior with the push of a button