Facade design is no longer just about aesthetics. With glassfibre reinforced concrete (GFRC), modern design, thoughtful functionality and energy efficiency can be perfectly combined, giving a building ...
From eco-lodges to luxury resorts that specialize in locally sourced ingredients, this island nation is redefining ...
With growing concerns about the construction industry's contribution to climate change, sustainable design is more important than ever. As the year comes to a close, we toast the best, most ...
Join AD just north of Barcelona to tour Semienterrada with architect Javier Barba and current owner Ezequiel Pini. Designed in the 1980s by Barba, this home’s name translates to ‘half-buried’ and is a ...
The built environment is responsible for approximately 42% of annual global CO2 emissions. During a building's lifespan, half of these emissions come from its construction and demolition. To ...
IKO, a worldwide leader in roofing, waterproofing and insulation for residential and commercial markets, announced its ...
Mandarin Oriental Residences in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District / BIG. Image Courtesy of BIG Populous is set to design the Charlotte Hornets' new 160,000 sq ft performance center, breaking ...
If you care about climate change, you may have considered becoming a sustainable architect. But how do you become a sustainable architect, and what does that look like in practice? Here is our step-by ...
With its diverse transportation system, lively streetscapes, and colorful textures, the most fascinating aspect of the Disney movie “Zootopia” is its architecture. “Zootopia” production designer ...
The 2007 Paris Climate Action Plan set a goal of reducing the city’s environmental footprint by 75% by 2050 (using 2004 as the base year), including greenhouse-gas emissions, energy consumption, and a ...