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Using Biophilic Design to Improve Habitability
"Biophilic design is the deliberate attempt to translate an understanding of the inherent human affinity to affiliate with natural systems and processes, known as Biophilia." - From the paper Biophilic Design, Kellert,... READ MORE >
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How to Design Using Repurposed Materials
When thinking about designing an environmentally friendly building, "sustainability" is top of... READ MORE >
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7 Inspirational Quotes From Famous Architects
The beauty of design surrounds us wherever we go. From the emotion that overcomes you when ent... READ MORE >
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Interview With John King: San Francisco Chronicle's Urban Design Crit...
John King, San Francisco Chronicle's Urban Design Critic, recently joined The Modern Architect radio show and podcast for a fascinating discussion on the subjects of journalism, urban planning, architecture, and sustain... READ MORE >
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Kinetic Architecture: Dynamic Buildings That Will Move You
"The speed of change makes you wonder what will become of architecture." - Tadao Ando Modern b... READ MORE >
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Microhouses: A Small Solution for Big Problems
The recent launching of Kodasema's microhouse project in the UK stirred up a debate surroundi... READ MORE >
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Designing With Lumiere: How to Determine the Right Lighting System
"Light creates ambience and feel of a place, as well as the expression of a structure." - Le Corbusier From the pioneer incandescent bulbs to modern LED lamps, architects now revel in the wide selection to choose from f... READ MORE >
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How Tropical Modernism Is Making Its Mark on Architecture
Glistening ocean-fronts, warm beaches, and perpetual sunshine. These are just a few of the com... READ MORE >
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The Age of Timber Is Here: What It Looks Like
"Wood is universally beautiful to man. It is the most humanly intimate of all materials." - Fr... READ MORE >
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From Architect to Startup CEO: Our Founder's Story
Architecture isn't for everyone. An architect needs to possess a unique medley of skills that span the left and right brain, including the ability to design and draw, think analytically, communicate with ease, and tackl... READ MORE >
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How Norman Foster Brought Steve Job's Vision to Life
As the founder and chairman of the world-renowned British architecture firm, Foster & Partners... READ MORE >
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Like Father Like Son, 5 Legendary Duos Who Took Architecture...
A father's deepest passions and strengths are often passed on to his children, which is especi... READ MORE >
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Bill Van Erp: Not Your Ordinary Librarian
Librarians are some of the brightest, most well-versed individuals to walk our streets. When you place that rare, unsurpassed knowledge within the context of architecture and design, add thirty-two years of experience i... READ MORE >
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Architecture: By the Numbers
The architecture market is expanding rapidly. Take a look at this infographic to review the st... READ MORE >
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Harmony with Humanity: Celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright
There is one architect whose celebrity has risen beyond the subgroup of architecture aficionad... READ MORE >