World’s largest sundial pulls double duty as sustainable powerhouse

Plans have been revealed for an unusual new artwork and events space in Houston, Texas. Described as the worlds largest freestanding sundial by architect and artist Riccardo Mariano, the arch-shaped structure will be covered in solar panels, generating… Continue reading World’s largest sundial pulls double duty as sustainable powerhouse

This scientist believes he can turn you into a barbecue master

Barbecue is serious business, and some of the most serious about it hail from Texas. Chemist and backyard chef Jeremiah Gassensmith is so serious about it he has even taught a class on it to his science Honors students.Continue ReadingCategory: Around … Continue reading This scientist believes he can turn you into a barbecue master

Eye-catching exterior shades Texas’ new tallest skyscraper

Following hot on the heels of what we thought would be the tallest skyscraper in Texas comes another supertall that will actually be just over a dozen feet taller. Created by HKS, the Wilson Tower will rise to a height of 1,035 ft (315 m), and will be … Continue reading Eye-catching exterior shades Texas’ new tallest skyscraper

Stacked mixed-use supertall twists its way to tallest skyscraper in Texas

Prestigious architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has revealed plans for the tallest skyscraper in Texas. Reaching a supertall height of 1,022 ft (311 m), the building will host offices, housing and hotel space, and will feature an eye-c… Continue reading Stacked mixed-use supertall twists its way to tallest skyscraper in Texas

Mixed-use entertainment complex built using 23 shipping containers

Following the recent Colo Crossings shipping container-based house comes a completely different container-based project, underlining the flexibility of the metal boxes. Located in Austin, Texas, The Pitch is a mixed-use entertainment complex built usin… Continue reading Mixed-use entertainment complex built using 23 shipping containers

World’s largest green H2 hub, Hydrogen City, to open in Texas in 2026

Hydrogen City will eventually harness 60 gigawatts of solar and wind energy, and use it to produce over 2.5 billion kilograms (2.4 million tons) of green hydrogen a year, keeping it underground in storage caverns at the Piedras Pintas salt dome before … Continue reading World’s largest green H2 hub, Hydrogen City, to open in Texas in 2026

House Zero brings high-end design to 3D-printed architecture

A lot of 3D-printed architecture is focused on creating relatively simple and utilitarian structures that look functional but show little thought paid to aesthetics. However, leading 3D printing firm Icon has joined forces with prestigious studio Lake|… Continue reading House Zero brings high-end design to 3D-printed architecture