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An ambitious new project led by Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) could provide Helsinki with a sustainable source of heat and double as an attractive location for Fins to escape the long harsh Nordic winter. Named Hot Heart, plans call for a series of manma… Continue reading Tropical island getaways to provide sustainable heat to Helsinki
The winners of the most prestigious award in architecture, the Pritzker Prize, have been announced. French duo Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal are the deserving winners, with the judges lauding the pair’s decades-long efforts to improve and exten… Continue reading Modest maestros Lacaton and Vassal win 2021 Pritzker Prize
Influential architect Frank Gehry has developed a distinctive style over the decades, with his love of asymmetry and irregular forms giving rise to unusual projects like the brown paper bag. This continues with an almost-complete steel-clad tower that’… Continue reading Frank Gehry twists steel into Van Gogh-inspired tower
Qatar isn’t exactly lacking in notable architecture but a new floating hotel would certainly be a head-turning addition to the Middle Eastern country. Named the Eco-Floating Hotel, the project would rotate in place like a revolving restaurant and boast… Continue reading Eco-Floating Hotel puts ambitious spin on sustainable design
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a number of 3D-printed homes and developments begin to take shape as the technology matures and opens up new architectural possibilities. A new community being constructed in California is another interesting look at… Continue reading “Panelized” 3D-printed homes to form sustainable estate in California
Work is now complete on the Renzo Piano Building Workshop’s much-anticipated Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California. The project involved renovating the iconic 1930s Saban Building on the site, as well as adding a striking new gla… Continue reading Renzo Piano has a ball with eye-catching Academy Museum building
New Zealand’s Build Tiny has a knack for maximizing available floorspace in its compact builds and this is the case with its latest model too. Named the Wai-Iti Tiny House, it measures just 8 m (26 ft) in length, but the firm managed to shoehorn in a w… Continue reading Compact tiny house puts a new spin on homework with loft-based office
Reinforced concrete beams serve as important structural elements for buildings and bridges, but they are long and heavy and therefore require large machinery to both transport and install. Researchers at Spain’s Polytechnic University of Valencia have … Continue reading Lego-like 3D-printed beams offer lightweight alternative to concrete
Following news of its under-construction airport and Coral Bloom hotel, Foster + Partners has created yet another hotel to become part of the massive Red Sea Project desert development in Saudi Arabia. Named Southern Dunes, it will get electricity from… Continue reading Foster + Partners’ hardy luxury villas rise in the Arabian dunes
3D-printed architecture moves from niche hobbyist proposition to serious housing solution with a groundbreaking new project that’s nearing completion in Austin, Texas. Hailed by 3D printing firm Icon as the USA’s first 3D-printed homes, they are now av… Continue reading USA’s first 3D-printed homes hit the market for $450k