ArchDaily

JUNE 18, 2024

If designing a building in normal circumstances already presents numerous complexities, it's not hard to imagine the additional challenges when developing something in an extreme environment, such as locations with very high or low temperatures, or in places susceptible to corrosion, radiation, and more.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under a glass roof , the solar gain can make for uncomfortable internal environments without the correct protective precautions. We’ve understood the power and danger of combining light and glass ever since we saw a magnifying glass used to concentrate the heat of sunlight into incredibly high temperatures in children’s cartoons.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In light of a collective effort involving local communities and new generations, the construction of installations and structures in these natural environments is aimed not only at meeting functional needs but also at educational, research, and environmental conservation purposes. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While the 2024 Olympic Games are the catalyst for citywide investment and urban restoration, the designers of the Olympic environments and infrastructure are planning for life, use, program, and regional identity after the athletes have left.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

How can built environments be created to adapt to the needs of older adults? Read more »

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Image Chao Zhang Educational architecture globally is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from static, rigid designs toward more dynamic, interactive, and nature-driven environments.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2025

This prestigious award recognizes Jiakun, founder of Jiakun Architects (established 1999), for his ability to blend traditional Chinese elements with contemporary design and for his commitment to social equity in the built environment.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Architects have the responsibility to create built environments that provide children with opportunities to play, explore, and learn, even in today's digital age. While adults lead the design process, the end-users are often children , as seen in kindergartens, schools, and parks. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This makes the natural environment a key player, shaping its relationship with the built environment and demanding that architecture seamlessly integrate with and respect its context. Over the years, Ecuadorian architecture has developed its own identity, successfully adapting to these diverse settings.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 22, 2025

This sensitivity to the environment is reflected not only in the structural design but also in the careful selection of materials. The use of natural materials like wood, also helps the structure blend with its environment.

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Archinect

MARCH 4, 2025

I always aspire to be like water—to permeate through a place without carrying a fixed form of my own and to seep into the local environment and the site itself," Liu said in a statement with the award's announcement.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Some projects incorporate green spaces and shared amenities to create a stronger connection between the built environment and its users, while others introduce innovative construction techniques to improve sustainability and efficiency. Read more

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The project introduces a skyscraper designed to engage with the local environment and culture, seeking to combine modern architectural techniques with regional heritage. This 380-meter-high tower is the latest result of a decade-long partnership between Muraba, a Dubai-based developer, and RCR Arquitectes, a Spanish architectural firm.

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Archinect

JUNE 4, 2024

Montreal -based firm Pelletier de Fontenay has designed a new entrance pavilion at the Montreal Botanical Garden. This project comes alongside the revitalization of the Garden’s insectarium and the entrance to the surrounding Parc Maisonneuve.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Glass House / Max Núñez. Image © Roland Halbe When delving into the envelope of construction and examining how the interior relates to the exterior, the concept of greenhouses emerges as an opportunity to cultivate life indoors, whether dependent on external factors or not.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2025

However, it wasn't until many years later that the architect understood that "the built environment could be used as a medium for personal expression". It was then that his endeavors and career took off, with Liu Jiakun starting his practice in 1999, and participating in more collaborative works across China and Europe.

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Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2025

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to architecture and human well-being at multiple scales across the built environment. Qualified candidates will be expected to rigorously engage and advance theoretical, practical, and productive expertise that results in culturally meaningful and well-crafted built environments."

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

On the other hand, sustainability advocates bring up the need for energy efficiency improvements across all sectors of the built environment. Preservationists argue that historic buildings deserve protection from potentially damaging retrofits. Read more

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ArchDaily

MARCH 9, 2025

Airports, schools, stadiums, and workplaces all feature environments with visual chaos that can be disorienting and stressful for individuals, especially those who are neurodiverse. Westmark Lower School / NBBJ. Image Courtesy of NBBJ Publicly occupied spaces can be overwhelming.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Image Luis Daz Daz The concept of inclusive architecture has gained prominence as the built environment evolves to reflect and address the diverse needs of humanity. Camino de Santiago Trek French Arrival Ramp / CREUSeCARRASCO Arquitectos. Read more

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Archinect

MARCH 4, 2025

West Village, photo courtesy of Arch-Exist Liu’s approach to urbanism challenges conventional development models, introducing public spaces within dense city environments and emphasizing the human experience in architecture.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Whether in the form of a central cloister, side courtyards, or through perforated slabs and the addition of skylights, these spaces play a vital role in creating a harmonious living environment, offering benefits ranging from the regulation of interior temperature to enhancing social interactions and fostering a close connection with nature.

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Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2025

This exploration into designing adaptive, fire-resilient environments feels more relevant than ever today. In light of the ongoing crisis, we are republishing our 2021 interview with UCLA ’s Hitoshi Abe and Jeffrey Inaba about their collaborative research studios, FireCity and FireLAnd.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 7, 2025

At ArchDaily , we have always believed that architecture has the power to transform lives and environments. Reflecting on this journey, I am deeply inspired by our shared accomplishments, made possible by the dedication of our talented global team and the unwavering support of our users.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A concept for a riverside opera house in Honduras. Image Moises Carrasco on Midjourney Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the architectural landscape, offering tools that enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and redefine design processes.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Megawra - Built Environment Collective Cairo , often called the "City of a Thousand Minarets," boasts one of the richest cultural and architectural tapestries in the world. Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i. Its heritage reflects centuries of diverse influences from Pharaonic monuments to Islamic and Mamluk architecture.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The field of architecture is filled with annual awards and accolades conferred to those who shape the present and future built environment through practice, research, and teaching. This past year has proved another full one in terms of such honors.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 12, 2025

In such a dynamic and untamed environment , how can architecture not only integrate but also respect and engage with its surroundings ? It is a land of stark contrasts, where the scorching heat of the day gives way to the crisp coolness of the night, revealing nature in its most primal form.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For vulnerable children , designing these environments plays a vital role in their emotional recovery. Robin Hayes Architecture in children ’s shelters serves a purpose beyond building physical spaces; it is about creating refuges that nurture healing, protection, and growth.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This feature, inspired by Hangzhou's hilly landscapes, becomes a built topography of terraces and exterior environments, aimed at optimizing natural light and the quality of both indoor and outdoor spaces. Titled Urban Glen, the project situated between West Lake and the Qiantang River comprises two towers connected by a central plinth.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2025

The approach seeks to allow the building to blend into the environment, enhancing its integration with the landscape. Image credit: Davide Macullo Architects Image credit: Davide Macullo Architects The structure's prefabricated concrete exterior is finished in five shades, mirroring the natural color transitions observed across the seasons.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The brief asked each to design a new campus building for the Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School that includes science labs, art classroom, maker space, outdoor learning environments, and a teacher workroom. The competition, which is sponsored by AIA California was judged by architect Allison Williams and other experts.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2024

What can be taken from it is a testimony to the ways moral disintegration is both reflected and can be defeated in our built environment. Here, instead, is an impartial breakdown of the year’s most controversial news headlines in architecture.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

© Alvar Aalto Foundation Studio Aalto and its garden area have just been officially granted protection by the Uusimaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport, and the Environment.

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2025

Born in 1956 in Chengdu , China, Liu’s early years were influenced by the medical profession of his family and the environment of the Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, where his mother worked as an internist.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Image credit: Rasmus Hjortshøj The catalogs draw on data from over 1,000 participants in Henning Larsen’s workshops and include metrics like Global Warming Potential (GWP) from Environment.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Baugruppe system, German for "building group," proposes an alternative approach to housing that allows groups of individuals to come together to design and construct their residential spaces , bypassing traditional developers to create personalized and sustainable living environments. Read more »

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