The Context: Greenhouse-style Starbucks opening next month in western Tokyo will use a combination of light and sound to display digital flora all year round. Opening on March 14, just in time for the highly… Tokyo’s Starbucks’ Filled With Digital Flora
Architectural and planning features affect the social living of the inhabitants in metro cities; where around half of the population of earth lives. Multifunctional use of urban spaces risks losing its social and compositional significance. … Rapid Increase of Verticality in Architecture
Vernacular architecture, by the term, means, constructing structures with the use of local materials and knowledge. Capitalizing on local knowledge and traditions with the advantage of using local resources makes it energy efficient and sustainable.… Vernacular Architecture: An Environmental Asset
Around the world, a vast majority of people are flocking to cities and urban areas not only to dwell in their centers but to live in the newly developing suburbs, expanding their outer limits. By… Greenspace-Oriented Development Making Higher Density Attractive
The rise of temporary cities, a new urban trend? Urban planning and Design, has operated traditionally for a long time. This design challenge enabled grand visions to be enacted over for the generations to come… The Rise of Temporary Cities
Architecture has to change as the climate changes with time. Climate change poses an existential crisis with an increasing rate of carbon dioxide concentration in the environment. Buildings are adapting according to the current need… Effects of Climate Change on Building Design
Renewable energy resources commonly used in building construction include solar, wind, geothermal and biomass. The use of these sources depends on a number of factors such as availability, requirements and financial reasons. Solar electric photovoltaic… Buildings Sourced With Renewable Energy
Compact designs change the way we live; give us the opportunity to make use of space efficiently with new types of building material. There can be a number of reasons for people to choose to… How to Make Living Easy With Micro Architecture?
What is the value of the street where people can walk safely? Well, what privilege will it be to walk safely and efficiently? Why not build streets with the needs of people in mind, and… Walkable Streets: Livable Built Environments
A residential tower in Kajstaden, Central Sweden, designed by C.F. MØller Architects, has become the country’s tallest timber building. All the parts of the building are constructed using cross-laminated wood which includes walls, joists, balconies,… Sweden’s Tallest Timber Building
The early phases of many construction projects involve the demolition of concrete foundations, sidewalks, driveways, and other concrete structures. However, concrete can be recycled and reused in many ways, but the process involves crushing or… Recycling Concrete
Disaster relief architecture comes in different shapes and sizes depending on the situation. The relief architecture, over the years, has seen numerous changes due to technological advancements and innovations. In the field of humanitarian architecture,… Disaster Relief Architecture
Architecture is more than just art; it defines the time and characteristics of the culture. Keeping an eye on the current emerging trends is important as it helps to understand the future development and current… Design Trends Shaping Future Architecture
Carbon reduction is a vital issue because the emissions we release are keeping global levels in critical condition. A carbon footprint is an amount of greenhouse gases (mainly carbon dioxide) released into the atmosphere because… How Can We Reduce Carbon Footprint of a Building?
Not all of us have the chance to experience real travel adventures. In fact, nowadays adventure travel is becoming more popular, accessible for not only the young generations but also among the older. Who doesn’t… Adventure Travel, A Best Way to Experience Nature
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, contemporary yet timeless architecture designed in the middle of Namib Desert. An existing building from the 1990’s has been refurbished by Fox Browne Creative in partnership with Ar. Jack Alexander into an… Sossusvlie Desert Lodge : A Sustainable Lodge in Namib Desert
Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF) Associates is a renowned architectural firm in New York known for its sustainable design, urban design and master planning. The firm, with Chiofaro Company, has recently revealed their designs for the… KPF Reveals High Performance and Resilience Tower in Boston
For any sustainable city to thrive, the two major components of urban planning, land-use planning, transportation networks, must be implemented and managed. A city will set out to have a land-use pan that preserves a… Green Urban Planning
Rightly said, there is no greater force than nature, and there is no time more reckless than the seasons. As mentioned, 75% of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050, conquering… Resilient Design Strategies For Extreme Weather
As we live in a highly urbanized world, and it will keep developing further. By 2050, more than 75 percent or 6.1 billion people will live in cities. By 2100, that figure is projected to… Future- Proof Cities
Facades are one of the major factors which influence the energy consumption of a structure. They act as an intermediate between the external and internal environment, providing occupants with thermal, visual and acoustic comfort. Buildings… Innovative Facades for Built Structures