How Blockchain Technology Could Transform Sustainability
Gensler principal Kirsten Ritchie shares her views on why this trendy tech may help crack the code on environment-friendly buildings.
Gensler principal Kirsten Ritchie shares her views on why this trendy tech may help crack the code on environment-friendly buildings.
New forms of the highly abundant and ubiquitous material double down on its recyclability and explore ways of reducing its carbon footprint.
From employing "safe" chemicals to minimizing energy consumption, Duvaltex and Steelcase fabricate Intersection using a highly ecofriendly process.
The family-owned manufacturer's office is the first in Indiana to receive the certification and the second-largest WELL v2 Platinum building in the country.
Building systems complement ecosystems in an airy, energy-efficient transformation that balances the needs of visitors and animals.
From HVAC to interior renovations, the November/December 2020 issue of Metropolis suggests meaningful areas of action for architects and designers.
R for Repair shines a spotlight on the throwaway economy by pairing ten local designers with ten broken objects in need of a fresh lease of life.
The nine-building Xin Wei Yi Technology Park, draws from local inspiration for passive cooling, daylighting, and greenspace.
The author of a new book explains why a landscape may be more resilient when it is designed for and defined by its floods.
A mainstay of outdoor furniture, unique properties make these recyclable, clean plastics more sustainable than other synthetics.
In the Danish seaport of Koege, Copenhagen-based architects ADEPT have crafted a spacious and sustainable bar and restaurant that can be relocated when waters rise.
In a year marked by airborne pathogens and wildfires, how should HVAC systems evolve to protect us from dangers lurking both inside and out?
Armstrong AcoustiBuilt™ ceilings offer a sustainable combination of sound absorption and sound blocking.
New York City–based retailers ZZ Driggs, Conjure, and Lichen are taking cues from contract companies and developing innovative solutions to rent, restore, and reuse furniture.
Manufacturers are starting to normalize products with recycled content at a higher rate than ever, in their quest to reduce carbon emissions and curb waste.
Carnegie’s signature wallcovering began as an alternative to PVC. Four decades on, it has become much more.
These projects sought to improve human health and turn the tide on climate change in 2020.
Humanscale shows that material transparency and eliminating toxic ingredients have impacts that reach beyond the consumer.
The LEED Platinum multifamily housing complex designed by Runberg Architecture Group comprises three cabin-like buildings.
A new exhibition at Berlin's Museum for Architectural Drawing presents dozens of the architect-artist's imaginative and often sarcastic drawings.