What Is Modular Construction? Modular construction is transforming how we think about building design and delivery. Instead of relying solely on traditional on-site methods—full of weather delays, labor challenges, and schedule overruns, modular construction moves much of the building process into a controlled factory setting. There are two main types: Volumetric modules: Think fully enclosed [...]
A spaceship-shaped museum rising in the heart of Los Angeles? It’s not fiction: It’s the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Designed by MAD Architects, this futuristic cultural landmark redefines what it means to build a museum in the 21st century. More than a place to see art, it’s a visual story in itself—where architecture, narrative, [...]
Do we need biophilic design? Let’s be honest: we weren’t meant to live under fluorescent lights all day. Yet here we are, spending over 90% of our lives indoors, surrounded by drywall and HVAC systems. Ever wonder why a walk in the park feels like a mental reset? That’s biophilia at work, our innate need [...]
The Big Question in a Data-Driven World Will AI replace architects? It’s the million-dollar question buzzing across every design studio, construction meeting, and architecture school in the country. With AI tools popping up faster than mixed-use towers in Austin, the future of architecture is clearly shifting, but how much is hype, and how much is [...]
How architects use BIM is transforming the way projects take shape. Architecture isn't what it used to be, and thank goodness for that. Gone are the days of endless hand-drawn revisions and last-minute construction surprises. Today’s architects are facing bigger challenges: mixed-use developments that blend retail, residential, office, and public spaces into a single ecosystem. [...]
Much More Than a Campus: The Google Bay View campus is a New Blueprint for Architecture When a company like Google builds its first ground-up campus, you know it won’t be ordinary. But what they delivered in Mountain View, California goes beyond even their own reputation for innovation. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and [...]
Why This Comparison (BIM vs CAD) Matters in Today’s Architecture Let’s face it-the world of architecture isn’t what it used to be. We’ve come a long way from graphite pencils, dusty drafting boards, and mylar overlays. Today, digital tools rule the design world, and two of the biggest names shaping the industry are CAD (Computer-Aided [...]
A Nation Built with Vision (and a Lot of Lumber) The 4th of July isn’t just about fireworks and flag cake—it’s about identity. And in America, one of the most powerful expressions of identity is built right into our homes, libraries, skyscrapers, and front porches. American architecture is where culture, politics, climate, and creativity all [...]
When Americans think of the 4th of July, fireworks, parades, and cookouts come to mind—but there's something more enduring that tells the story of freedom: our buildings. From the halls where the Declaration was signed to modern towers rising 1,776 feet into the sky, American architecture is a visual timeline of U.S. Independence. This article [...]
A City on the Move Boston has always been a city that knows how to move. From cobblestone streets to state-of-the-art subway systems, it has been a hub of innovation in transit and design for centuries. Now, Boston is making headlines again with one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in New England: the Boston [...]
