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Castela House / BIRI

2 June 2026 @ 3:00 pm

The story of this residence begins before the project itself: we assisted the clients in acquiring a plot of land that, due to its pronounced topographic characteristics, offered an accessible price within the family's budget. The lot nonetheless brought together essential attributes — favorable access conditions, a privileged relationship with the natural landscape, and proximity to the family's urban routines — making the land+construction equation both viable and strategic.

Primary School Franklin / LRO GmbH & Co. KG Freie Architekten BDA

2 June 2026 @ 12:00 pm

The new primary school was built using a hybrid timber construction method with a high degree of prefabrication. Thanks to its space-saving design, an existing building could continue to be used. The competition brief had called for the school to be built first and then, once an existing building was demolished, a new sports hall would be built in its place. The chosen solution allowed both new buildings to be built at the same time without encroaching on the existing school wing, which, in fact, continues to be used.

Cano House / Diego Cano-Lasso

2 June 2026 @ 10:00 am

Perched above Los Angeles, Cano House reinterprets the iconic hillside homes of the mid-century era, where panoramic views become an integral part of the architectural experience. Composed of a series of beams supported by slender posts, the house seems to hover effortlessly above the city below.

Lebanon's World Heritage Sites Endangered Amid Ongoing War

2 June 2026 @ 7:57 am

Following over two years of systematic destruction of life, habitat, and essential facilities in the Gaza Strip, a new front of war in Southwest Asia was announced on February 28th, 2026. Since then, US-Israeli military attacks have had a human and infrastructural impact on Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Jordan. In the months since, the attacks have only intensified, reaching the deepest ground advance into Lebanese territory in 26 years and leading to mass displacement in the southern part of the country. This latest stage of the conflict marks the sixth Israeli invasion of Lebanon since 1978, resuming

From Sacred to Public: 5 Disused Churches Reimagined as Cultural Spaces

2 June 2026 @ 7:30 am

The conversion of disused religious temples through cultural programs constitutes one of the most compelling adaptive reuse strategies in contemporary urban planning. This functional compatibility seems to be rooted in the specific characteristics of churches: their central naves offer large-scale, clear floor plans and monumental cross-sections that easily accommodate the volumetric requirements of museums, theaters, or community hubs. Furthermore, the acoustic properties inherent to their vaulted ceilings, combined with intentional natural lighting filtered through stained glass windows or domes, create the spatial conditions for activities ranging from the performing arts to the exhibition of cultural artifacts

House JR / Gonzalo Bardach arquitectura

2 June 2026 @ 7:00 am

House JR is conceived as an essential dwelling, where architecture is shaped through matter, light and time. Rather than producing an autonomous object, the project configures a series of atmospheres that support everyday inhabitation with calm and depth.

How Buildner’s Concrete Pavilion Winners Are Rethinking Architecture's Most Common Material

2 June 2026 @ 6:45 am

Buildner has announced the results of its competition, the Concrete Pavilion. Part of Buildner's Material Studies series, the competition invited architects and designers to explore the architectural potential of concrete through the design of an experimental pavilion. Participants were challenged to reconsider the material beyond its conventional use, investigating its spatial, structural, and sensory possibilities.

La Biennale di Venezia Inaugurates New Home for Its Historical Archive at the Arsenale

2 June 2026 @ 6:30 am

La Biennale di Venezia has inaugurated the new home of its Historical Archive – International Centre for Research on Contemporary Arts at the Arsenale, relocating the institution's archival collections and research activities to a restored complex within one of its principal exhibition sites. The opening introduces a new permanent headquarters for the archive, bringing together facilities for conservation, research, public consultation, and cultural programming within the historic

Trnava School Campus Reconstruction / Šercel Švec

2 June 2026 @ 6:00 am

The site is located in the cadastral area of Trnava on plot no. 5671/92, owned by the City of Trnava. It is a built-up area and courtyard within the urban zone, with a total area of approximately 13,555 m², forming a primary school campus including part of a gymnasium. Prior to the design, the site contained outdated sports facilities, various paved surfaces, and urban furniture. The terrain is mostly flat, and several utility networks run through the area. The original sports surfaces, pavements, and furniture were removed, with only the artificial turf football field retained.

Transspecies Architecture: ArchDaily’s June Editorial Focus

2 June 2026 @ 5:00 am

Western philosophical tradition has long placed culture in opposition to nature. This dual thinking has shaped the canon of the sciences and humanities, and architecture was not left aside. Under that logic, everything that is not human exists to be exploited by them and is named "natural resource". This extractivist mindset has shaped the development of many parts of the world in the last centuries, leaving deep—sometimes irreparable—marks on the planet. Nevertheless, other ways of living have always existed. From West-African religious practices based on animism to the herbal sciences of the masters of the Sacred Jurema in Brazil; from indigenous communities in India whose life rhythm mirrors the monsoons, to the Arctic's Inuits who can see dozens of shades of white: humans and nature bear no distinction, what exists is life.

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weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design

How to Manage Subcontractors More Efficiently in Complex Builds

29 April 2025 @ 5:02 am

Managing subcontractors is often one of the trickiest parts of a build. As projects grow more complex, with overlapping tasks, tight timelines and increasing client expectations, keeping trades coordinated and on schedule becomes more of a juggling act. When done well, subcontractor management keeps everything moving smoothly. When it falls apart, delays, miscommunication and cost overruns can quickly take hold.[...]

A Deep Dive into the OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit.

28 April 2025 @ 6:26 am

As the world becomes increasingly conscious of energy consumption and sustainability, the push toward renewable energy alternatives continues to gain momentum. Among these alternatives, solar power has become one of the most accessible and popular options, especially in portable energy solutions. From emergency preparedness to off-grid adventures, portable solar kits redefine how people access electricity when traditional power sources are unavailable or unreliable.[...]

From the urban tapestry of Los Angeles to a sustainable city

23 November 2023 @ 12:27 pm

Los Angeles, often hailed as the entertainment capital of the world, is not only a hub for the film and music industries but also a fascinating canvas of urban design. The city's architectural landscape reflects a rich tapestry woven with threads of history, culture, and innovation. As one navigates the vast expanse of Los Angeles, it becomes apparent that the city's design is a dynamic fusion of tradition and modernity.[...]

A Connecticut home with a green roof and minimal site impact

15 August 2023 @ 6:30 pm

Meeting the challenge to gently place a home into a valley below the access road and adjacent to a scenic river, Weston Residence is both a primary residence and an award-winning example of minimal site impact architectural design. [...]

Rivian R1T is the best glamping truck on the market

15 August 2023 @ 5:30 pm

The new Rivian R1T pickup is the fabulous EV glamping truck you didn’t know you needed. This unique EV truck has all kinds of features you need, plus a few you never even thought of. Come along on our test drive of the Rivian R1T and decide for yourself if this is your next daily driver. [...]

Here are the latest sustainable construction materials

14 August 2023 @ 5:30 pm

According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. While all sectors are making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the construction sector is still to get an organized strategy. Today, up to 50% of the world's climate change is caused by the construction sector. The same industry is responsible for up to 40% of the pollution in water bodies. These figures just go to show, how significant the construction industry is in regards to environmental impact.[...]

Best cut flower varieties for a sustainable home garden

14 August 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that tend to have long, sturdy stems and big, beautiful blooms, and each variety has its own tips to keep them healthy. It also can be hard to find the right varieties in sustainable versions. [...]

University Mass Timber Pavilion was designed by students

11 August 2023 @ 5:30 pm

Nestled on the Rice University campus, amid multiple microhabitats and surrounded by green, you will see a small pavilion that looks a bit like an ancient Greek temple. But this pavilion was carefully crafted to have a modern design. It's sustainable, beautiful and an example that might just inspire campuses around the world.[...]

Travel to the ancient beauty of Machu Picchu, Peru

11 August 2023 @ 3:30 pm

Our group sat in a circle at a 15th century Inca site. We each held three coca leaves glued together with llama fat and concentrated on protection, prosperity and a balanced life. A young shaman named Lucas alternately prayed in Quechua and explained things to us in Spanish, both translated by our guide Wilfredo Huillca. The shaman added quinoa, corn, confetti and other symbolic items to Pachamama, the Andean earth mother. Fortunately, modern rituals substitute animal cookies for alpaca sacrifices.[...]

Biophilic building enhances biodiversity in the neighborhood

10 August 2023 @ 6:30 pm

Kaiserstraße is a new residential building currently under construction in Blumenau, Brazil. The project is designed by Alencar Arquitetura and aims to harness connections between residents and the natural world.[...]

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The Garden Landscape Guide

Gertrude Jekyll border in Greenwich Park

21 December 2025 @ 9:29 am

Greenwich Park’s great herbaceous border is one of London’s most prominent planting schemes — admired, well cared for, and widely photographed. But could it also become a living demonstration of one of the most influential ideas in British garden design? I’ve written a short article suggesting how Gertrude Jekyll’s colour planning — inspired by JMW […]

John Claudius Loudon Biography

14 July 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Loudon biographical material from Gardenvisit.com John Claudius Loudon’s life, and that of his wife Jane Webb Loudon are covered in: An extensive set of Loudon biographical pages on the Gardenvisit.com website The Claudians, a historical fictionalised biography by Tom Turner Landscape Dreams, a short and highly illustrated biography in graphic novel format.  

Floral tribute to QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926-2022: flowers from the people

13 September 2022 @ 12:27 pm

A wonderful floral tribute to Queen Elizabeth II was made by host of British people and overseas visitors. The first bunches of flowers were laid outside the gates of Buckingham Palace almost as soon as her death was announced. London’s florists rose to the occasion and the carpets of flowers spread to the gates of […]

Where is this garden, famous for its sub-tropical planting?

7 February 2021 @ 12:52 pm

The clue may be unhelpful! Please click this link to find the garden’s identity, to see its place on  a  map and to watch a video about the gardens

Geoffrey Jellicoe, Jordan Peterson, post-Postmodernism and Metamodernism

20 October 2020 @ 7:03 pm

Garden designers and landscape architects have had an uneasy relationship with “styles” for two centuries. In the nineteenth century it was a central issue, with much talk of: the superiority of the ‘English’ style to the ‘French’ style the ‘Gardenesque’ style the ‘Formal’ style and the ‘Informal’ style. In the twentieth century, led by Modernist […]

River Thames Landscape and Gardens

6 October 2020 @ 12:47 pm

Jane Webb published The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century in 1827 and, through it, met her future husband, John Claudius Loudon. A pioneering sci-fi novel, it envisages London in 300 years time. In different ways, Jane and John had shared interests in gardens and futurology. This passage from  The Mummy envisages the Thames’ […]

Landscape architecture podcasts

3 July 2020 @ 6:27 pm

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2019 Chelsea Flower Show Garden Designs

12 October 2019 @ 6:44 pm

While admiring the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show, I thought of a name for an emerging style of garden design. The primary characteristic of  the Belief Style is a new view of Nature: as simultaneously endangered, life-enhancing and in need of conservation by and for humanity. Perhaps it will earn a place on the Gardenvisit chart […]

Tour of Persian Gardens

18 February 2019 @ 6:46 am

The Cultural Landscape Association (CLA) is a non-profit organization specialized in the area of Cultural Landscape and the only institution in Iran that focuses on cultural landscapes interdisciplinary. The Association’s mission is to strengthen the role of cultural landscape in sustainable development in Iran and the Middle East region, by building the capacity of all […]

James Veitch and Sons nurserymen and garden designers

8 February 2019 @ 7:58 am

Veitch’s Chelsea nursery ceased trading in 1914, rather appropriately for the greatest horticultural firm in British history. It was founded in the eighteenth century  and in the nineteenth century took advantage of peace, prosperity and sea power to engage in plant collecting on a world scale.  It brought 1281 new plants into cultivation and undertook […]

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Luxury Beach Getaway Can Slide Away From Eroding Coast

7 February 2023 @ 4:47 pm

A weekend beach retreat is a fabulous thing no matter where you are in the world, but on some beaches in New Zealand it can also be a dangerous thing. On the Northern New Zealand coast, the tide is quickly stealing away the beach and making homes there dangerously untenable.Because of the coastal erosion The post Luxury Beach Getaway Can Slide Away From Eroding Coast first appeared on Dornob.

Tropical Perfection: Miami Beach House Has Its Own Swimmable Lagoon

7 February 2023 @ 4:47 pm

If you were making a checklist of all the things you’d have in your fantasy beach house, what would they be? A heated saltwater pool that could be used year-round? Check. Long stretches of sliding glass doors that erase the boundary between indoors and out? Check. How about a sunken conversation pit The post Tropical Perfection: Miami Beach House Has Its Own Swimmable Lagoon first appeared on Dornob.

Refab Fire House: Modern Home Retrofit in an Aged Station

7 February 2023 @ 4:47 pm

This house is all about sequence - a faded brick shell gives way to spaces mixing old and new, which in turn lead into ultramodern interiors deep within this former fire station compound. The heart is a blend of black, white and glass - a private modern retreat tucked like a nesting doll in a rich historic The post Refab Fire House: Modern Home Retrofit in an Aged Station first appeared on Dornob.

Tokyo Urban Farm: Eat While Watching Your Food Grow

7 February 2023 @ 4:46 pm

Offering some green relief in a dense and brightly-neoned cityscape, these mini urban farming cubes add visual relief and interest but also provide a functional habitat supplying an adjacent restaurant.Simple iron frames enclose full glazing on all sides so passers by or diners can watch from any side. The post Tokyo Urban Farm: Eat While Watching Your Food Grow first appeared on Dornob.

Skinny Little Mini-Home Has an Even-Smaller House Inside!

7 February 2023 @ 4:46 pm

There are small homes, then there are smaller homes ... then there are super-skinny, ultra-mini houses inside of homes. The strange starts on the outside but quickly works its way to the interior. For starters, the whole (larger) home is sandwiched between thick and solid concrete slabs that rise straight The post Skinny Little Mini-Home Has an Even-Smaller House Inside! first appeared on Dornob.

Modern Mobile Log Cabin … or Portable Prefab Pile of Logs?

7 February 2023 @ 4:44 pm

Anything but your conventional log cabin home, one might see this structure atop a mountain or on a lake and and think it a pile of rough-cut wood logs rather than a cleverly camouflaged modular living and work space.Designed by Hans Linberg, the 'logs' are merely a wood building facade covering a prefabricated The post Modern Mobile Log Cabin … or Portable Prefab Pile of Logs? first appeared on Dornob.

Pop-Up Prefab Porch Shelter

7 February 2023 @ 4:44 pm

Whether you are looking to add an office, pool cover, spare garage or community space to your yard, this may be a perfect fit: an elegant, durable but ultimately also portable structure for expanding your enclosed space. It's a bit like a temporary modern addition or a pop-up porch, but it looks a lot The post Pop-Up Prefab Porch Shelter first appeared on Dornob.

Odd House Adapts to Irregular Site with Computer Mapping

7 February 2023 @ 4:44 pm

Computer software enabled architects to design a highly unusual faceted concrete home for a difficult, hilly building site. The post Odd House Adapts to Irregular Site with Computer Mapping first appeared on Dornob.

Rolling Home: 1948 Bus Remodeled into Handcrafted Abode

7 February 2023 @ 4:43 pm

Two years after it went up on Craigslist with the simple description "runs, drives, stops, registered," a 1948 Chevy bus became a bohemian hand-crafted home by the name of Ophelia. Freelance surf-craft builder Ryan Lovelace renovated the interior, which already featured a microbus extension on top, to The post Rolling Home: 1948 Bus Remodeled into Handcrafted Abode first appeared on Dornob.

Sweden’s Treehotel Offers Offbeat Lodgings in Cozy Forest

7 February 2023 @ 4:43 pm

When you hear the word "Treehotel," you might imagine a woodsy getaway that evokes the charms of childhood nostalgia — and while the Treehotel in Sweden does indeed incorporate lodgings into trees, it's immediately clear that these are far from ordinary treehouses. In reality, it's an assortment of The post Sweden’s Treehotel Offers Offbeat Lodgings in Cozy Forest first appeared on Dornob.