Long gone are the days when shopping centers put functionality over user needs. From shoppers to retail workers, today's users expect more than a space with conveniently placed stores and a food court. Instead, users lo... READ MORE >
Scandinavian architecture is widely recognized for its clean lines and austere color palette,... READ MORE >
As both a design style and a way of living, modernism is at the pinnacle of popularity--with n... READ MORE >
Versatility across diverse disciplines can be a difficult concept to master, especially in a field as esoteric as architecture. As the CEO of Heller Manus Architects and former president of the The American Institute of... READ MORE >
While water-based central radiant heating systems are not a new concept in architecture, this... READ MORE >
Designing for climates is a unique challenge that blends aesthetics with energy use and occupa... READ MORE >
In light of recent natural disasters and an increase in refugee resettlement, the need for fast, affordable, and reliable constructive methods is in high demand. Architecturally speaking, the scenario resembles post-WWI... READ MORE >
The Modern Architect radio show and podcast recently welcomed Bill Leddy, Architect and Princi... READ MORE >
Tom Dioro, host of The Modern Architect radio show and podcast, recently welcomed Steve Blank,... READ MORE >
It has been said that thanks to globalization, architecture all over the world looks exactly the same. While this might be true in some aspects, this vision is rather simplistic. Today every country's architectural desi... READ MORE >
With worldwide life expectancy continuingly on the rise, new issues related to an aging popula... READ MORE >
"Biophilic design is the deliberate attempt to translate an understanding of the inherent huma... READ MORE >
When thinking about designing an environmentally friendly building, "sustainability" is top of mind, however, some confuse the terms "sustainable" and "energy efficient", using them interchangeably. The two terms actual... READ MORE >
The beauty of design surrounds us wherever we go. From the emotion that overcomes you when ent... READ MORE >
"The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture." - Tadao Ando Modern b... READ MORE >