“Architects Should Continue Using Concrete. Change My Mind.”
The project of modernity should not be abandoned before it is achieved.
Inspiration: Stories
In-depth case studies on amazing architecture and the building-products that helped make it a reality.
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Stockholm Wood City: Masterplanning The World’s Largest Timber Construction Project
Spanning 60 acres and counting thousands of buildings, the vast new development is set to transform Sweden's capital.
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Young Architect Guide: The Three Pillars of Form-Finding in Architecture
The art of form-finding is unique to each architect, as personal preferences, opinions and values of ten determine our chosen techniques.
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Wabi-Sabi: Why Architects Should Embrace the Art of Imperfection
Wabi-sabi is precisely what AI-generated designs will always lack; it is also what is missing from m ost International Style buildings.
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Why Architecture Firms Need Better Mission, Vision and Values Statements
Studies show that companies with solid mission and values statements are more likely to be successfu l than those without.
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Non-Architectural Challenges Architects Face When Converting Offices into Housing
The solution to the housing crisis: Will it be thwarted by a hornet nest of red tape and code restri ctions?
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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future
Many techniques fall under the banner of bioclimatic architecture. Here are some fundamental strateg ies and systems that are successful worldwide.
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Hobbitecture: Why Architects Are Embracing The Art of Fitting In
Why some architects are designing structures that fuse with the surrounding landscape.
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Sustainable Practice: When Will Recycled Timber Have Its Moment
Recycled timber is impressively sustainable, but expense, access and aesthetics remain barriers to w idespread use. Change is needed.
