Our Cities Are Broken. Here’s How Architects Can Fix Them
Urban sprawl and flawed high-rise designs have ravaged cities for decades. What's the solution?
Inspiration: Stories
In-depth case studies on amazing architecture and the building-products that helped make it a reality.
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How to Create Truly Solar-Powered Architecture
With a façade encased in over 12,000 solar tiles, the Copenhagen International School pushes well be yond carbon-neutrality.
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Architectural Details: COBE’s Audacious Silo Makeover
COBE eschewed restoration in favor of transformation.
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10 Architecture Projects Made Possible by Engineers
Behind every architect, there is an ingenious engineer.
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Is This the World’s Most Beautiful Kitchen?
Toncelli’s kitchens are not only about function or aesthetic, but also material innovation.
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Architectural Details: Foster + Partners’ Transforming Apple Store Façade
Apple's Dubai store features 18 moving “solar wings” along its curved front.
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Architectural Details: MVRDV’s Magnificent Crystal Houses
MVRDV's project features unique glass bricks blended with traditional terracotta ones.
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Jeff Jordan Architects Explores a Better Way to Specify Buildings
Jeff Jordan Architects' projects require a careful process of material selection.
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19 Lovingly Detailed Drawings of New York City Architecture
James Hancock has drawn everything from the brownstones of Brooklyn to the Art Deco Chrysler buildin g.
