Colombian designer Francisco Jaramillo grew up in the Amazon and saw firsthand how indiscriminate logging practices have been destroying their ecosystem. One of the biggest issues the region faces is ...
Denim brand G-Star is making sustainable fashion in a new kind of way. Through its new platform, The Art of Raw, G-Star RAW collaborates with various international designers, asking them to push ...
Copper Development Association’s 2022 North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA) program has chosen 11 projects as winners based on their considerable presence and use of copper, and the ...
Is concrete recycling worth it? Concrete has been satisfying the requirements of this era's rapid construction for decades and it was many architects' favorite material—it is versatile, durable, and ...
If you are an architect, you most probably know what plexiglass is—that transparent plastic sheet you used to build studying models and maquettes for school projects. You most probably, as well, ...
Wall tiles are a decorative element that architects and constructors have known and used since the beginning of civilization; the earliest decorative wall tiles were found in Egypt, while other early ...
“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” – Japanese Proverb This may sound like nothing but a metaphorical motivational quote, yet it literally explains the notion of ...
When planning a new architectural project, it is critical that building materials be able to serve the needs of the latest design trends. Among the most important factors to consider when choosing ...
Exploring building materials that have a low environmental impact has been concerning contemporary architects and professionals of the construction field, especially since various global crises are ...
“Build your architecture from what is beneath your feet.” Hassan Fathy Building with earth has taken many forms since the beginning of the construction trade; the most durable form if which is ...
Building with pigmented concrete is taking off these days. The mere idea of introducing color into architecture can be a game-changer. However, when it comes to concrete, some think it is inevitably ...
Seeing the environmental crises rising particularly because of the construction sector, more conscious choices regarding building materials need to be considered. Since the beginning of our craft, ...
