A New Book Explores the Iterative Nature of Milton Glaser's Designs
Penned by the late design icon himself, Sketch & Finish juxtaposes over 70 finished works with original sketches, which he called "pictures of the brain."
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Why Landscapes Designed to Flood Are Environmentally Sound
The author of a new book explains why a landscape may be more resilient when it is designed for and defined by its floods.
Debunking Common Misconceptions Surrounding Materials and Cleanability
Health and wellness expert Rod Vickroy provides some guidelines for selecting the right materials for different projects’ cleaning needs.
Why Polyolefins Are a Popular and Sustainable Plastic Option
A mainstay of outdoor furniture, unique properties make these recyclable, clean plastics more sustainable than other synthetics.
Anna Puigjaner on the Social Meaning of Cooking Buckets
The Barcelona-based architect and researcher discusses how her travels in the Casamance, Senegal, illuminated a broader role of cooking buckets.
What They're Specifying: Heather Dubbeldam
The Dubbeldam Architecture + Design principal selects lighting, surfacing, and furniture for the modern workplace.
Two Studios Explore Light Fixtures that Deliver a Primal Glow
Designers at Hennepin Made and Ladies & Gentlemen have launched lighting products inspired by early and earthy forays in the art of illumination.
After 2020, Designing For Indoor Air Quality Will Never Be the Same
In a year marked by airborne pathogens and wildfires, how should HVAC systems evolve to protect us from dangers lurking both inside and out?
With a Circular Economy in Mind, Retailers Are Speaking Out Against "Fast Furniture"
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.
Divert By Design: 14 Products Made With Recycled Content
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.
From Experimental Products to Immersive Interiors, Masquespacio Hones a Nonconformist Approach
Despite far-reaching influences, the Valencia, Spain–based creative consultancy is grounded by local materials and collaborators.
A Vibrant San Francisco Villa Welcomes French Creatives
Located below the French consulate, the Studio Mortazavi–designed villa will host local and international artists.
HOK Converts a Historic St. Louis Printing Plant into Biotech Offices
Architects use 1930s machinery leftover from the building's past to distinguish its renovated interiors.
In Seattle, the Sitka Is Raising the Bar for Environmental Design
The LEED Platinum multifamily housing complex designed by Runberg Architecture Group comprises three cabin-like buildings.
Examining James Wines's Humanistic Approach to Sustainability
A new exhibition at Berlin's Museum for Architectural Drawing presents dozens of the architect-artist's imaginative and often sarcastic drawings.
How Recycling Existing Buildings Could Solve the Urban Housing Crisis
Does the cure for housing insecurity lie in more aggressive reuse of overlooked structures? A growing number of architects and urban activists say yes.
Open Gaza Advocates Social and Spatial Justice for the Beleaguered Strip
A new book edited by Michael Sorkin and Deen Sharp offers speculative visions that prioritize the recovery of the people’s agency and humanity.
A Café for Humans and Cats Takes Shape
In Buffalo, New York, Davidson Rafailidis transformed a brick building into a code-compliant space for those who love cats and caffeine.
Why Interior Designers Must Fight Climate Change
New studies show that interior designers can have a much bigger impact on climate change than they ever imagined.
St Paul’s School Unveils Walters & Cohen–Designed Building
Sitting at the heart of the London school’s campus, the new addition was created to support a variety of work styles and foster learning beyond the classroom.
