Inspiration

Autonomous vehicles will upend conventions for urban infrastructure in the coming years.

Built to illustrate how sustainable and energy-efficient products and materials can come together, t he Concept Home is a net-zero house that was displayed on the show floor of the Greenbuild 2015 conference and expo. The 1,620-square-foot prefab house — designed and built by Unity Homes with interiors by SmithgroupJJR to achieve LEED v4 Platinum —…

The notion of smart cities has been high on the agendas of strategic planners and architects for som e time, with a continual cascade of speculation as to how emerging technologies can be harnessed to create the optimum urban environment. From city sensors and apps to drones and driverless cars, we have been offered glimpses of…

TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF OUR 4TH ANNUAL A+AWARDS, WE’RE TAKING A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF OUR F AVORITE PROJECTS FROM 2015. WANT TO GET IN ON THE ACTION? CHECK OUT THE A+AWARDS PAGETO FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER. Envisaging a built environment that has the capacity to aid the most destitute is the dream…

After two decades of development, one of UNStudio’s most significant projects in the Netherlands ope ned its doors to the public today. The Municipality of Arnhem is now home to what the architects have called a “Station With a Twist,” referencing the unconventional formal and functional features of this mixed-use transport hub in the heart of…

Architizer is in the nation’s capital this week for the 2015 Greenbuild sustainability conference an d expo. After combing the show floor of the Washington Convention Center on the first day of the expo, we’ve got some product highlights as well as news to share. (Stay tuned for more Greenbuild recaps.) Sherwin-Williams (also shown at top)…

If indeed all the world’s a stage and we are all the players, this collection of Japanese hous es, puts the private life of their inhabitants front and center by embracing façade transparency in unique ways. With sweeping windows, open-floor plates, and outdoor living spaces, these projects bring the interior life of the home to the…

Believe it or not, it’s already that time of year again: holiday season. If you’re seeking out gifts with a design bent, browse some of our favorite picks for everyone from Fido and family to colleagues and yourself. Crafts and AmusementPetsHome DecorKitchenProductivity and OfficeWinter and Holiday CRAFTS AND AMUSEMENT Cinqpoints Cinqpoints: Archifold Origami Set and…

Take a closer look at that door, countertop, cabinetry, wall, or table, and you might be surprised t o discover that it’s actually surfaced in laminate. The material has made a comeback, and not only because it offers great value, durability, and cleanability. Today’s laminate comes in colors and styles — including more realistic simulations of…