Architecture
‘Imperfect Health’: Exhibition Explores Relationship between Architectural Design and Medicine
The exhibition is titled “Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture” and it showcases how some of today’s health problems have solutions in architecture.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Shipping Container Village in Beijing
LOT-EK's Sunlitan South, a retail complex and living center in Beijing, recently emerged as a distinctive village built by shipping containers. Located on the north-east side of the development, the project consists of interconnected buildings designed by KKAA/Kengo Kuma & Associates, SHoP Architects and Sako Architects, which are used for retail, restaurants and event spaces.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
World’s First Vertical Forest Close to Completion
Bosco Verticale is on its way to become the world’s first vertical forest this year. Despite the skeptical thought for the feasibility of the two-tower project in Milan, Italy, construction teams have already completed the buildings with full height and are installing trees on the towers.
Monday, January 14, 2013
London’s Perfect View is From a Loo Atop The Shard
The View from The Shard is a new attraction that will open to public on February 1 and will give guests the grandest view of London.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Distinct Life in ‘The Distinction’
DAMAC Properties has announced its first residential tower launch ‘The Distinction’ in Dubai.
Friday, January 04, 2013
Classroom Design Impacts Learning Rates in Schools
The design of a classroom and other building parameters can affect the academic progress of a pupil.
Friday, January 04, 2013
Sandy Hook Students Return to New School Building
Nearly a month after a gunman rampaged Sandy Hook Elementary School, students are back to attend classes in a new building seven miles away from the old school.
Friday, January 04, 2013
One Angel Square Is Built to a BREEM’s “Outstanding” Rating
One Angel Square, headquarters of the Co-Operative Group, has become the largest mutual commercial building in Manchester, England.
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Copycats in China Pirate British Architect’s Building Design
A team of pirate architects in China have copied London-based architect Zaha Hadid’s design for an office-cum-retail complex.
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Sandy Hook Classrooms Recreated in New Building; School Beefs Up Security Settings
From Thursday, Sandy Hook Elementary School students will be attending classes in a building that was once Chalk Hill Middle School.
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Shanghai World Expo Site Rejuvenates
The site of the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 has now undergone a rejuvenation into a multi-purpose area.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Iconic 57th Street Tetrahedral Apartment Approved
The City Planning Commission has approved BIG’s attention-grabbing West 57th apartment building in Mahattan, after a strenuous public reviewing process.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
China’s Snow World Festival – Wonderland of Ice Architecture
Thousands of visitors converge to Jingyuetan National Forest in China for the “Jingyue Snow World Festival”.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Design Unveiled For Phoenix Stadium in Haiti
Architect Carlos Zapata hopes the design of the Phoenix Stadium in Haiti will be a source of pride for the community.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
UNICEF’s Snowflake Shines the Heart of New York
Hanging at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City, the UNICEF Snowflake has become “a beacon of hope for children” as it reminds UNICEF’s commitment to reach out to the most vulnerable children all over the world.
Monday, December 24, 2012
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Robotic Fire Ants: Water-Defying Rescue-Robots to Change US History
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IBM Solar Collector to Breakthrough-Collects the Power of 2,000 Suns; Still Keeps it Cool
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Asthma Relief on Horizon? New Drug Might Help 25 Million Americans
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DNA: Ancient Europeans Disappeared 4,500 Years Ago, Today's Genetic History Uncovered?
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Cultural Earthquake: 70% Women to Follow Angelina's Double Mastectomy
