#arqbag
#arqbag

LA real estate

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Remodel

Capuchinas House / LABarq

12 hours ago

Renovation

Kaye Residences / Grzywinski+Pons

Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe

Pavilions in Costa Rica connect under a floating roof, integrating nature and offering views of ocean, forest, and sky.

'architecture begins from the memory of a place': tsuyoshi tane on archaeology of the future

Architecture should be rooted in the memory of a place, excavating stories buried by modernization.

14 hours ago

House in Cervello / arqbag

A single-family home designed by arqbag features two isolated volumes with an atrium for entrances and multipurpose space, completed in 2024.

LA real estate

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.

Remodel

Capuchinas House / LABarq

12 hours ago

Kaye Residences / Grzywinski+Pons

Kaye is a new thirty-one-story building in Seattle with 324 apartments and various amenities designed by Grzywinski + Pons.

Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe

Pavilions in Costa Rica connect under a floating roof, integrating nature and offering views of ocean, forest, and sky.

'architecture begins from the memory of a place': tsuyoshi tane on archaeology of the future

Architecture should be rooted in the memory of a place, excavating stories buried by modernization.

more#architecture

#retail-design

21 hours ago

Design

Senpop / amass

Messa House / UP2DATE architects

Messa House is a 350-square-metre retail space in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to provide a quieter shopping experience.

21 hours ago

Design

Senpop / amass

Messa House / UP2DATE architects

Messa House is a 350-square-metre retail space in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed to provide a quieter shopping experience.

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.

Agriculture

12 hours ago

5 Vertical Farm Designs That Grow Food Inside Your Home and City - Yanko Design

Vertical farming offers a sustainable solution to food production, reducing waste and resource use while enhancing urban living.

Graphic design

fromApartment Therapy

5 hours ago

This Item Designers Always Buy First at the Flea Market Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Designers prioritize art when shopping at flea markets for unique and affordable pieces.

#tiny-house

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.

LA real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.

Fashion & style

fromElite Traveler

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.

Environment

from99% Invisible

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.

Austin

fromPadailypost

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.

Berlin

Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hotel / Baumschlager Eberle Architekten

Dusit Hotel Le Palais Tu Hoa offers accessibility and retreat for diverse users in Hanoi.

#sustainability

fromBrownstoner

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

fromNature

Environment

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Brooklyn

fromBrownstoner

Brooklyn Creative Reuse Opens at Industry City

Brooklyn Creative Reuse provides affordable art materials and creative classes while promoting sustainability by keeping art supplies out of landfills.

Environment

fromNature

fromStreetsblog New York City

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.

Designing Coexistence: Meet the Winners of the First Edition of ArchDaily Student Project Awards

ArchDaily launched the Student Project Awards to recognize and support emerging architectural talent and innovative ideas from students worldwide.

New York City

Trash Containerization Program Remains Unfunded in Mamdani's City Budget - Streetsblog New York City

Funding for New York City's trash containerization program is uncertain, risking the continuation of efforts to improve waste management.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Dwight Schar: the rigor that re-shaped modern homebuilding

Success in homebuilding requires balancing change and timeless principles, with land being a key factor in generating lasting value.

fromPhilosophynow

Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.

Artificial intelligence

What Architects Expect From AI Tools in 2026

Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into architectural practice, enhancing design workflows and creative possibilities for firms worldwide.

23 minutes ago

How Architects Turned a Postwar London Terrace Into an Open-Plan Home Without Touching the Facade - Yanko Design

Islington houses are redesigned to create open, continuous spaces while maintaining the original facade and architectural integrity.

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.

fromIndependent

19 hours ago

Modular home providers see 400pc rise in calls as Government moves to relax law

A modular home provider has seen an increase of over 400pc in enquiries since it was revealed the Government intends to further relax restrictions around their use.

UK politics

fromApartment Therapy

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks So Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.

23 minutes ago

former sewage tank transforms into minimal geometric apartment in amsterdam

PLNLstudio transformed a sewage tank into a contemporary apartment, emphasizing adaptive reuse and innovative design to maximize space and light.

Environment

How to Measure the Life Cycle of a Construction Material?

The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, consuming 32% of global energy and contributing to 34% of global CO₂ emissions.

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

The Daphne redefines small-scale living by offering a spacious, well-designed home experience without the constraints of traditional tiny homes.

fromAol

#residential-architecture

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft in Brooklyn, transforming his space into a personal and professional growth opportunity.

8 hours ago

Renovation

JL Residence / Kiko Castello Branco Arquitetura + Lucas Cunha

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

8 hours ago

Renovation

JL Residence / Kiko Castello Branco Arquitetura + Lucas Cunha

more#residential-architecture

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

fromPsychology Today

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

6 Easy DIY Home Projects to Spruce up Your Space

Small DIY home projects can refresh a space affordably and quickly, making a significant impact without a full renovation.

17 hours ago

Zdar Wooden Housing / Kuba & Pilar architekti

The urban layout of the apartment buildings follows a traditional city block design, creating a hierarchy of public and private spaces.

fromApartment Therapy

This $1500 Renter-Friendly Wall Transformed a "Plain, Open Box" in Brooklyn

Kiron Akeem fulfilled a long-held dream of living in a loft after 13 years of aspiration.

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.

fromFast Company

Your trash can is ugly. Caraway wants to fix that

The modern kitchen prioritizes aesthetics, yet trash cans remain outdated; Caraway aims to innovate this category with a stylish new system.

fromFast Company

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.

Flipmod / Ambit Narrative Design (A.N.D)

Flipmod is a modular shading system designed for public spaces in subtropical cities, promoting climate responsiveness and public engagement.

3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.

Environment

Current Obsessions: Freshening Up - Remodelista

Suleika Jaouad's farmhouse showcases spring with gardens and a salmon-pink paint color.

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.

ten architect-designed birdwatching stations that shape how we observe nature

Architects design bird hides to enhance birdwatching experiences while considering ecological sustainability and the surrounding landscape.

fromArchitectural Digest

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

Kengo Kuma & Associates Present Site-Specific Installation "Earth | Tree" at Copenhagen Contemporary

Kengo Kuma's Earth | Tree installation in Copenhagen blends timber, brick, and light, embodying a responsive architectural approach.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Rubble, mud and hair: How to rebuild a home in Gaza

Residents in Gaza are using salvaged materials to build temporary shelters due to restrictions on construction supplies.

Coldefy Leads Winning Masterplan to Transform Budapest Brownfield into Rewilded Urban District

The regeneration plan includes over 10,000 apartments, new transportation links, and commercial and civic spaces, forming a comprehensive urban redevelopment strategy aligned with 15-minute city principles.

Renovation

#sustainable-architecture

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.

reversible cultural pavilion activates public space in frankfurt 2026

Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital 2026 emphasizes reversible cultural infrastructure and sustainable design through innovative materials and construction methods.

Renovation

An Inventive Eco-Friendly West London House Update by Atelier Baulier

reversible cultural pavilion activates public space in frankfurt 2026

Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital 2026 emphasizes reversible cultural infrastructure and sustainable design through innovative materials and construction methods.

more#sustainable-architecture

Renovation

An Inventive Eco-Friendly West London House Update by Atelier Baulier

color matched multi-texture layouts with casalgrande padana's modular stoneware

Casalgrande Padana's Elements collection merges high-performance porcelain stoneware with a modular system for seamless, sensory-rich environments.

Media industry

2 months ago

An Architecture of Care: ArchDaily's Direction for 2026

ArchDaily embraced recalibration and renewed editorial purpose to clarify responsibilities and meaningfully support architecture amid social, environmental, and cultural transformation.

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.

artwork uses floating fabric corridor and bodily movement to visualize climate change

Ryo Yamada's Perception Corridor is an immersive installation in Edinburgh that explores perception and environmental awareness through a 40-meter fabric corridor.

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.

1 week ago

Forest Toilet A & B / Ja-Sheng Chen Architects + Fa+p

The design of Forest Toilet A emphasizes the importance of integrating architecture with the natural environment, ensuring that the structure complements the existing landscape rather than disrupts it.

Design

fromArchitectural Digest

11 months ago

The Best Outdoor Pendant Lights of All Kinds

Outdoor pendant lights enhance ambiance and style in backyard settings with various designs and materials.

Perforated Brick: A Humble Affordable Building Material with Many Uses

Perforated bricks are now used creatively in architecture for both structural and decorative purposes, enhancing aesthetics and functionality.

1 week ago

proposal for net-zero landmark office in warsaw highlights adaptive use and ecological design

The project reimagines the structure through circular thinking, ecological strategies, and new construction technologies, embracing reuse as a model for sustainable urban development.

Renovation

#circular-economy

Renovation

Mining cities to build homes from demolition waste

Renovation

Mining the city to build homes from demolition waste

Mining cities to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.

Mining the city to build homes from demolition waste

Rotor DC and similar organizations across Europe salvage and resell reclaimed building materials from demolished structures to promote urban mining and circular economy practices.

more#circular-economy