Articles by Architizer Editors

These projects inspire a sense of mystery, encouraging us to peak behind the midnight shades and exp erience the concealed spaces within.

From public artwork in Los Angeles to sustainable designs looking to save energy, Cascade Architectu ral has been involved in projects around the world providing solutions to practical concerns while adding a new aesthetic dimension. Fabricoil®, the company’s signature coiled wire fabric, offers designers the opportunity to turn sunshades, space dividers and ceilings into something beautiful.…

Sustainable architecture can pose a lot of challenges, but these architects and builders show how th oughtful project planning ensures quality from start to finish.

As the 21st century unfolds, and a prominent middle class consistently advances, Africa slowly comes to be seen as a region for growth, with plenty of unexplored opportunities. Currently the Middle East and Asia are the outstanding hubs for commerce, but all evidence invariably points to Africa as the next destination for increasing development and…

When specifying decking, consider the following performance and application criteria: placement, tra ffic, location, material and wood species, dimensions, profile and edges, treatment, sustainability and recyclability.

Using a 0.18mm ink pen for outlines and gouache for color and detail, Jenssen meticulously recreates every detail of these iconic locations.

Here are 10 crackers to get your creative juices flowing.

Virtual reality snuck up on us. The technology has long been the stuff of science fiction, the ultim ate merger of spectator and spectacle, man and machine. Rudimentary forms of VR have been around since the 1850s, when fashionable Parisians were delighted by the stereoscope, a binocular device that immersed viewers inside “3D” images. As time…

From networking to sightseeing, there were almost as many reasons to go to the AIA Conference on Arc hitecture as there were attendees. Yet there is one goal that every participant of the American Institute of Architects’ annual convention has in common: firsthand exposure to the latest building products and design technologies at the expo portion.…