100 Years of National Geographic Maps

Since 1915, National Geographic cartographers have charted earth, seas, and skies in maps capable of evoking dreams... Sigue leyendo

China construirá el túnel submarino más largo del mundo

China pone en marcha el proyecto para la construcción de un túnel submarino, con 123 kilómetros de longitud, entre las ciudades portuarias de Yantai y Dalian...


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Competition Seeks Proposals for “Cool School” Capable of Withstanding Extreme Mongolian Climate

Building Trust has launched their sixth international design competition: Cool School. Seeking an innovative school design proposal that can withstand the extreme Mongolian climate, the competition is challenging architects, designers and engineers to envision a solution which has the chance to shape the future of school buildings across cold regions globally. Contestants should consider environmental conditions, materials, space, comfort, accessibility, adaptability and aesthetics. Building Trust will work alongside competition partners, World Vision, local government and the school community in Khovd, Mongolia to build the winning school design. More information about the competition, here

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Architonic Guide: Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2015

The handy Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair  Architonic Guide for 2015

Architonic has created a new time-saving guide to help navigate the show floor for this week’s Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2015. Architonic’s indispensable show guides always feature a selection of the best manufacturers along with detailed hall plans and stand numbers. Come meet the Architonic Team at SFF and learn more about our services […] Sigue leyendo

Villa in Alibaug / Note-D

Architects: Note-D
Location: Alibaug Road, Dongri, Uttan, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra 401106, India
Architect In Charge: Hemant Purohit, Smita Khanna
Design Team: Pierre Michael, Sneha Borkar, Bhuvana Selvaraj, Teja Choudhary
Area: 5500.0 ft2
Year: 2014
Photographs: Fram Petit, Tina Nandi… Consultant: Sigue leyendo

Eichler Great Room Remodel by Klopf Architecture by Klopf Architecture

The owners wanted to make a few updates that would open and brighten up the off-white and tan, dated and dingy interiors. They desired a more open space for their young kids to play and the whole family to hang out in. They also wanted to refresh the h... Sigue leyendo

Google Earth Pro Is Now Free

Google Earth Pro has dropped its $399 yearly subscription and is now freely available to all. Beyond providing imagery, detailed maps, terrain and 3D building models of the world, Google Earth’s pro-version is particularly convenient for project planning and research;… Sigue leyendo

Share your creative commute proposals to NY Transit Museum’s PLATFORM 2015

With the right mindset, commutes can become an abundant source for inspiration. Creative commuters or commuters in need of a creative outlet are invited to send submissions about  public transit to the New York Transit Museum's PLATFORM 2015.Now i... Sigue leyendo

16 Social Housing Units Urban Refurbishment / a/LTA

Architects: a/LTA
Location: Charleville-Mézières, France
Area: 1100.0 sqm
Year: 2014
Photographs: Fabrice Dehoche Construction Site: a/LTA Le Trionnaire (x2) – Tassot – Le Chapelain + AMA architectes
Engineering: Zebra 3 + Barthès Bois
Client: Habitat 08
Budget: 1 408 000 … Sigue leyendo

10 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Nominated to UNESCO World Heritage List

The United States is pleased to announce the nomination of a group of 10 buildings in seven states designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for inclusion on the World Heritage List. The UNESCO World Heritage List recognizes the “outstand... Sigue leyendo