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How can brick provide creative answers to the demand for valuable architectural artifacts with a lower carbon footprint? The course in Earth Architecture, a project by wienerberger, aims to train architectural professionals in the field of sustainable design in brick, one of the most effective technical and creative answers to the problems of contemporary building. With this in mind, Yacademy envisioned an extensive program including special lectures, teaching modules, workshops, and visits focusing on the use of brick construction technologies. At the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to combine the knowledge of earth characteristics with the…
How can architecture meet the new needs and be enriched by the link to the past? The course in Architecture for Heritage aims to train designers who will be able to understand and enhance the memory of historical architectures and take inspiration from them to carry out new interventions in a close dialogue between the ancient and the modern. With this in mind, Yacademy envisioned an extensive program including special lectures, teaching modules, workshops, and visits focusing on the most advanced survey strategies and redesign of historical architecture. At the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to…
Set against the arid landscape of Antonito, Colorado, Inhabited Mud by Shenglu Qiu proposes a radical rethinking of sustainable domestic architecture through the fusion of earthen construction, robotic fabrication, and generative artificial intelligence. Developed under the University of California, Berkeley research guidance, the project envisions a new generation of zero-carbon homes that are adaptive, customizable, and materially connected to the land from which they emerge. The project transforms mud, sawdust, timber, and other bio-based resources into a responsive architectural system capable of evolving alongside its inhabitants. Through robotic 3D printing and AI-assisted spatial design, Inhabited Mud imagines housing that can…
A steel prefab garage is more than just a place to park cars. With a few clever upgrades, it can turn into a multi-purpose space that works hard for any household. Many homeowners see it as an extension of the home, one that can be tailored to fit unique needs. From simple storage solutions to advanced tech upgrades, the options are endless. A prefab garage with smart improvements adds function and boosts the property’s overall appeal. With the right changes, this often-overlooked space can become one of the most practical and personalized parts of the home. 1. Optimize Space and Storage…
How can architecture create spaces dedicated to bodily care and the pursuit of psychological well-being? The course in Architecture for Wellness aims to train new generations of expert designers capable of generating refined and immersive architectural experiences that facilitate and support the pursuit of psychophysical well-being. With this in mind, Yacademy envisioned an extensive program including special lectures, teaching modules, workshops, and visits focusing on diverse aspects of wellness and on how to create spaces for body care. At the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to generate “therapeutic” spaces capable of enhancing users’ wellbeing regardless of…
Most homeowners think of renovation as an expense. Done the right way, it is one of the most strategic financial decisions you can make. 70% – avg. Cost recouped on strategic renovations 3x – faster equity growth vs. passive ownership $40k+ – median value added by phased kitchen upgrades Renovation spending is often treated as a luxury decision — something homeowners do when they have extra money and want a nicer kitchen or a new bathroom floor. But that framing leaves a significant amount of financial value on the table. When approached with intention and structure, home renovation is not…
Squareone Atelier’s winning proposal for the Elin Pelin Town Centre Renewal reframes the civic square as a living landscape shaped by movement, memory, climate, and everyday use. The design works with the ground itself, turning it into a continuous framework that supports public life in all its forms. The project shifts the focus from monumentality to experience, where everyday routines, informal gatherings, and seasonal events define the identity of the place. At the core of the proposal is a pedestrian civic spine, a clear and accessible ground plane that organizes the entire town centre. This spine is a path and…
In this opinion piece, Ogulcan Yildirim interprets Banksy’s sculpture, installed in central London at St James’s Waterloo Place, is introduced through a deceptively simple yet highly charged image: a suited man, unable to see ahead because the large flag he carries covers his face, steps off the edge of a pedestal into the void. The flag shifts from a symbol of belonging, honor, or representation into a veil that obscures vision. The figure moves forward without knowing where he is going, and the motion reads less as a walk than as a political gesture poised on the brink of collapse.…
How can architecture confront the dimension of the dream? The course in Architecture for Hospitality, a project by Cesare Roversi, aims to train new generations of expert designers in translating the most diverse receptive concepts into as many architectural designs, placing themselves in a sector rich in resources and growing opportunities. With this in mind, Yacademy envisioned an extensive program including special lectures, teaching modules, workshops, and visits focusing on diverse aspects of hospitality, creating accommodation facilities to escape from the ordinary. At the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to generate the right atmosphere and ensure…
Singapore, 29 April 2026: FORMAS.AI, an AI-native creative and design workspace built for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, has raised US$3.98 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India led the funding round alongside UntroD Capital, Hustle Fund, Big Sky Capital, Orvel Ventures, and several prominent angel investors from the global technology and AEC sectors. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors, including Jeffrey Tiong, founder of an enterprise SaaS unicorn and Co-founder of Patsnap; the founding team of Zopim (acquired by Zendesk);…