Inspiration: Collections

This collection showcases a variety of building types and systems with a wide range of traditional m aterials including thatch, wood, bricks, rammed earth and stone.

Providing spectacular views while minimizing the disturbance to nature, these well-designed lookout structures are destinations in their own right.

These built and conceptual projects propose vegetation as a vertical solution to improve air quality , regulate heat and transform urban life.

Celebrate the art of small living by discovering past A+Awards Winners whose tiny homes have paved t he way for the designs of today.

From under your feet to over your head, every architectural component has the potential to be the hi ghlight of a building —especially ceilings and stairs.

Over the years, the A+Awards program has celebrated the essential role museums play in society and t he world of architecture.

The enduring allure of the Alps is continues to fuel architectural creativity, stretching the limit of engineering and design.

In homes where light and space are not as ample, clear partitions, colored walls and level differenc es can help separate rooms.

What is the power of silence? These sculptural memorials demonstrate the emotional energy that pared down architecture can generate.