EcoNeo brings space-habitat systems to a 35 m² Danish summerhouse
Inside EcoNeo, SAGA's 35 m² Danish summerhouse with CNC-cut timber, six sleeping places, smart controls and attributed carbon estimates.
Chaves House: NOARQ lifts a Portuguese home above a watercourse-constrained plot
How NOARQ used a cross-shaped plinth, an inverted-cross plan and drainage to reduce ground contact on Chaves House’s watercourse-classified plot.
MVRDV wins Rotterdam’s Shift Embassy. A green “rock” landmark beside 3,750 planned homes.
MVRDV wins Rotterdam’s Shift Embassy with seven green rocks, three public routes and a 5,000 m² core beside 3,750 planned homes.
Paysage Habité in Rueil-Malmaison: 92 flats designed to feel like houses
Paysage Habité turns 92 flats into house-like homes with dual-aspect layouts, terrace storage, bike lifts and a shared garden.
Architects expect more business, but have less work secured
Architects expect more business, but reported backlog fell to 5.1 weeks while billings remained weak. Here is how firms can distinguish interest from secured work.
Seoul’s 999-Home Redevelopment Replaces 630 Apartments. What Must Its Renderings Prove?
Seoul's Daechi redevelopment replaces 630 apartments with 999 homes. Its Rayus renderings sell the skyline, but what must the next views prove?
The UK Is Changing How Higher-Risk Buildings Are Assessed. Project Images Need to Show What Has Actually Changed.
The BSR is changing its Building Assessment Certificate approach. A clear remediation visual must separate existing condition, work scope and project stage from a safety record.
Penn Station Renderings: What Must Work Beyond the Image
Penn Station’s new renderings promise clearer routes and a brighter commute. Here is what the proposal must deliver beyond the image.
Stacked Flats: 4 Checks That Decide Whether a Difficult Lot Works
Stacked flats can unlock difficult urban lots, but zoning, access, privacy and finance decide whether the form works. Check the four gates first.
Frank Gehry’s Final Buildings: The 6,000-Seat Hall That Broke Ground After His Death
Frank Gehry died in December 2025, yet Dar al-Funoon broke ground in Abu Dhabi this July. How his final buildings get finished, from Guggenheim to Forma.
The 2026 AIA Housing Awards: What Won, and What It Signals
The 2026 AIA Housing Award winners are overwhelmingly affordable, supportive, and community-focused housing. Here is the full list and what it signals.
Regular vs. Smart Toilet with Bidet – Make the Choice
To guide a client through a bathroom renovation, the conversation now extends beyond tile and fixtures to include integrated technology. The modern bathroom is a space for wellness, and no…
Creative Ways to Use Storage Containers for Workspaces and Studios
Storage containers are no longer just oversized boxes for holding goods they’re being reinvented as versatile, adaptable spaces. From artists in need of temporary studios to small businesses bridging a…
Site-Responsive Architecture: 12 Design Rules That Work Every Time
Architecture works best when buildings respond to the land around them. A home connects to place when it behaves well—managing sun, wind, water, views, and use effectively—not just when it…
The long-lasting design and impressive prefab cabin lifespan.
Can Prefabricated Cabins Be Designed to Last?
The word prefab in the US often conjures images of rapid construction, budget finishes, and a reputation for impermanence. This association is rooted partly in the post-war era, when millions of quick-build…