Sustainability

14+ hour, 17+ min ago   (1115+ words) Regenerative design demands more than better-performing buildings. It asks architects, engineers, manufacturers and clients to reconsider the systems that shape the built environment, the assumptions embedded in those systems, and the relationship between human activity and the natural world. That…...

16+ hour, 40+ min ago   (215+ words) Jizan, October 06, 2026, SPA -- Architecture in Jazan Region represents an urban record reflecting the diversity of its environments and the distinctive nature of its construction. This diversity extends from the Red Sea coast and Tihama plains to the foothills, Sarawat Mountains,…...

21+ hour, 30+ min ago   (199+ words) The CCCB invites you to the presentation of the finalists for the 2026 European Prize for Urban Public Space, taking place on Wednesday, October 14, at 10:00 a.m. in the CCCB Auditorium. During the event, which is open to the public, the authors of…...

1+ day, 2+ min ago   (166+ words) In the Middle East and particularly in the Gulf where temperatures can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius at the height of summer, outdoor comfort is a design decision, and the cities that thrive will be those that treat outdoor planning…...

22+ hour, 39+ min ago   (226+ words) How wind, sunlight, ventilation and material resilience can shape a more comfortable and environmentally responsive lakeside residence. Lakeside architecture must respond to exposure, changing winds, moisture, solar gain, glare, and the relationship between indoor and outdoor space. At SASI Studio,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (147+ words) Small-scale factories in semi-industrial districts often have minimal setbacks from the street, resulting in urban environments that can feel somewhat monotonous and utilitarian. In response, we explored a factory that could engage more closely with the surrounding city by incorporating…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago   (390+ words) “For most of human culture, up until the discovery and refinement of petrochemical-based products, everything was effectively either plant-, animal-, or mineral-based,” McEoin says. Kate Scardifield utilizes over a tonne of algae biomass and oyster-shell waste to create innovative biomasonry…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (346+ words) woven is a temporary architectural pavilion that explores nature’s continuous cycle of transformation, decay, and regeneration. Atelier DARN edited by christina vergopoulou October 6, 2026 4 min Woven is a temporary architectural pavilion by Atelier DARN that explores cycles of transformation, decay, and…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (166+ words) Dublin Public Safety Complex, LEED Platinum Vacaville ZNE Intermodal Center Indigo | Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP As we celebrate the grand opening of the new Stockton City Hall, Indigo | Hammond + Playle Architects is proud to have helped realize this landmark urban…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (372+ words) Colourful concrete modules form engaging urban hangout spots in the Barcode collection, crafted by architecture studio MVRDV for Barcelona’s street furniture manufacturer, Escofet. This innovative design, often referred to as “barcode street furniture,” enhances urban environments by integrating artful utility....