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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

Archinect

Taking an urban site in one of Boston’s leading life sciences clusters as a test case, the team believes their concept offers “the true potential for the first mass timber research development in New England.”

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

ArchDaily

Image © Roland Halbe When delving into the envelope of construction and examining how the interior relates to the exterior, the concept of greenhouses emerges as an opportunity to cultivate life indoors, whether dependent on external factors or not. However, what does designing for plants involve? Glass House / Max Núñez. Read more »

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif.

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New architecture and design competitions: AI for the Built Environment, International VELUX Award, MICROHOME, and FRAME Awards

Archinect

The complete list of newly listed competitions can be found here.

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How Environment Design Impacts Human Performance

MLL Atelier

Even as you formulate the initial schematics for your architectural concept design, it is wise to comprehensively research not only what your occupant thinks they need now, but also how they would like to grow: physiologically, intellectually, emotionally, behaviorally, and even spiritually.

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How Virtual Reality Design Shapes the Physical Environment

MLL Atelier

Architectural design in virtual reality takes on many forms: from environmental concept design in films and video games to concept development simulations during the architectural design process.

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FORMA's Miami beachfront concept home named 2022 'Best Future House of the Year'

Archinect

A concept for a Miami beachfront residence designed by FORMA has been named the 2022 "Best Future House of the Year" by The Chicago Athenaeum and Global Design News. The award recognizes honors with a "vision to present pioneering architectural projects that define the present and shape the future of residential design globally."

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