Architecture
Macoto Murayama’s Intricate Blueprints of Flowers
The Japanese artist depicts blossoms from various plant species in fastidious detail
May 10, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
Where Are the Greenest Schools in the Country?
The definition of being eco-conscious is so much more than having solar panels on a roof
April 12, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
How the Chess Set Got Its Look and Feel
The vaunted Staunton Chess Set, the standard chess set you probably grew up with, has its roots in neoclassical architecture
April 03, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
The Debate Continues Over How to Rebuild New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward
Five years in, the merits of Make It Right's housing project are under new scrutiny
March 22, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Mid-21st Century Modern: That Jetsons Architecture
The artists and animators working on "The Jetsons" were inspired by the futurist architecture popping up around Los Angeles
March 14, 2013 |
By Matt Novak
The Northern Lights—From Scientific Phenomenon to Artists’ Muse
The spectacular aurora borealis is inspiring artists to create light installations, musical compositions, food and fashion
March 12, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
How to Survive China’s Pollution Problem: Masks and Bubbles
The air quality in China's biggest cities is famously atrocious, but designers think they may have found a way to combat the issue
February 26, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
With Biodesign, Life is Not Only the Subject of Art, But the Medium Too
Artists are borrowing from biology to create dazzling "biodesigns" that challenge our aesthetics—and our place in nature
February 21, 2013 |
By Megan Gambino
Micro Apartments Are the Future of Urban Living
To combat the growing housing crisis in major American cities, architects are designing smaller, more efficient apartments that will change the way urbanites live
February 21, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
The Drones of the Future May Build Skyscrapers
Innovative architects are experimenting with small unmanned aerial vehicles to prove that drones can do more than cause destruction
February 15, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Imagining a Drone-Proof City in the Age of Surveillance
As drones become common as tools of the military and intelligence agencies, how are architects and designers responding?
February 08, 2013 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Architecture to Watch in 2013
Whether they're breaking ground or topping off, these are the biggest building projects we'll be watching in 2013
December 26, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Motopia: A Pedestrian Paradise
Visit the futuristic town where drivers and non-drivers live in perfect harmony
December 06, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
A New Life for Old Breweries
In response to a changing economy and demographic shift toward urban areas, the deserted homes of Schlitz, PBR and other beers are being repurposed
November 28, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
Welcome to Seoul, the City of the Future
The once poor South Korean city has bloomed into a cultural capital with high-profile architecture, top museums and an influential arts scene
November 2012 |
By Tom Downey
Recapping ‘The Jetsons’: Episode 06 – The Good Little Scouts
A camping trip to the moon might seem fanciful, but 1960s advertisers were already promoting space tourism
October 29, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
50 Years of the Jetsons: Why The Show Still Matters
Although it was on the air for only one season, The Jetsons remains our most popular point of reference when discussing the future.
September 19, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Franchising Neighborhoods: Can IKEA Sell Urban Design?
As part of a long-term investment plan, the Swedish furniture retailer is planning to construct entire neighborhoods in England and Germany
September 12, 2012 |
By Jimmy Stamp
The Anti-Skyscraper Law That Shaped Sydney, Australia
What happens when public safety clashes with modern architecture?
September 10, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Why is Rem Koolhaas the World's Most Controversial Architect?
Age has not tempered the Dutch architect, who at 67 continues to shake up the cultural landscape with his provocative designs
September 2012 |
By Nicolai Ouroussoff
