Brick and mortar, timber, concrete, and steel: otherwise known as the quadrumvirate of recent architectural constructions and the undisputed main characters in the rise of contemporary cities. However, that doesn't mean... READ MORE >
Auditoriums exist for a utilitarian purpose: to provide a space in which to be entertained. De... READ MORE >
Stanford University, one of the most prestigious colleges in the world, also has one of the mo... READ MORE >
With the countdown to 2018 approaching, the architecture industry is already thinking about what will come in the new year. The prospect of change is looming, and advancing technologies and materials are set to overhaul... READ MORE >
Bigger may not always be better. This proverb rings true with the emergence and growing popula... READ MORE >
Long gone are the days when shopping centers put functionality over user needs. From shoppers... READ MORE >
Scandinavian architecture is widely recognized for its clean lines and austere color palette, but this architectural style responds to more than just aesthetics. Firms like Snøhetta are peaking in popularity today... 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 f... READ MORE >
Lighting can make or break a space. Whether it is meant to frame an aura of elegance or if its presence simply inspires a sense of renewability, innovative lighting works in concurrence with advancing technologies to su... 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 >
Tiling can add life and character to a project unlike other surfaces. From its inception in 1920, during what is often referred to as the Golden Era of Tile, tile makers Solon & Schemmel (S&S Tile), embodied a steady s... READ MORE >
Mark Jacobson is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at one of the foremost res... READ MORE >
Airports are some of the busiest and heaviest foot-trafficked spaces in the world. Efficiency,... READ MORE >