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Defined by an eye-catching exterior consisting of 500 individual “rods” that will be illuminated as they sway with the prevailing wind, the aptly named Breeze of Innovation is a new tower envisioned for Silicon Valley. Assuming all goes ahead as planne… Continue reading Unusual tower catches the breeze to light up Silicon Valley
Despite the challenges and delays caused by COVID-19, 2021 looks set to be an outstanding year for architecture, with many high-profile projects planned for completion. With this in mind, we’ve chosen five exciting projects we’re looking forward to thi… Continue reading Five exciting architecture projects to look forward to in 2021
Many residential projects begin, logically enough, by designing the house and then adding the garden afterwards. KWK Promes’ “From the Garden House” involved a different approach – it started with a fully developed landscaped garden, with the house the… Continue reading KWK Promes fits a luxury house around a mature garden
Discarded lobster shells, oyster shells, and used wine bottle corks would typically be considered waste by most people. However, they are all being put to good use as building materials for a sustainable pavilion designed by BakerBrown Studio, planned … Continue reading Sustainable pavilion being made from used cork and waste oyster shells
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new process to convert old tires into graphene, which can then be used to make concrete. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but the team says the resulting concrete is substantially stronger.Co… Continue reading Graphene made from old tires helps strengthen concrete
High-profile British architecture firm Foster + Partners has completed a new library in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Designed with the local climate in mind, the glazed building is shaded by a large overhanging roof and screens, and offers respite f… Continue reading Foster + Partners’ library offers a shaded oasis in the UAE
Turkey’s Melike Altinisik Architects (MAA) recently completed work on a new supertall communications tower with a striking design. It reaches a height of 369 m (1,210 ft) over Istanbul and boasts a restaurant and viewing area offering choice views of t… Continue reading Supertall tower looks over point where Europe and Asia meet
Given roads are everywhere and involve some carbon-intensive processes to build, scientists are investigating how alternative materials could make the whole process more sustainable. We’ve seen how this could include everything from coffee grounds, to … Continue reading String used to bind asphalt together in green alternative to bitumen
VTN Architects continues its ongoing efforts to add greenery infused architecture to urban Vietnam with the recently completed Bat Trang House. Serving as home and workplace to a family of seven, the tree- and plant-filled residence is defined by a cer… Continue reading Tree-filled home stays cool in Hanoi – no air conditioning required
Four years after we interviewed one of the engineers tasked with realizing it, Norway’s remarkably ambitious Stad Ship Tunnel has finally been given the thumbs up. Slated to begin construction next year, the tunnel will cut through an entire peninsula,… Continue reading Mile-long ship tunnel will offer safe passage through hazardous peninsula