As the conflict in Gaza enters its sixth month, Edwin Heathcote reflects on the impossibility of architecture criticism in the face of such devastation. There are some things that are difficult to write. And there… Read More »“There can be no doubt that this is urbicide”
The reconstructed spire of Notre-Dame cathedral has been revealed in Paris, with a design identical to the 1859 version designed by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Scaffolding has been removed from around the 96-metre-tall spire, which is… Read More »Notre-Dame’s rebuilt spire revealed as scaffolding removed
Reaching up to two and a half metres in height, these cabinets on show at the Collect craft fair in London were created by Ivorian designer Jean Servais Somian to showcase the natural beauty of… Read More »Jean Servais Somian carves fallen coconut trees into towering cabinets
European design fair Collectible is expanding into the US, with its debut overseas edition set to take place in New York City alongside The Armory Show in September. Collectible founders Clélie Debehault and Liv Vaisberg… Read More »Collectible design fair announces New York edition for September 2024
Architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger are creating a 30-metre-tall tower in the Swiss Alps, which is being 3D-printed with concrete by technology university ETH Zurich. Named Tor Alva, or White Tower, the building will… Read More »Construction commences on world’s “tallest 3D-printed structure” Tor Alva
One of the primary uses of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is ensuring comfort. HVAC setups are, in fact, essential for maintaining satisfying inside conditions considering that nearly 90% of US households use some… Read More »How to Customize HVAC System for Individual Needs