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Every year, millions of tonnes of sawdust are generated worldwide, most of which is burned for energy, releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere. A research team from ETH Zurich and Empa, based at the Chair of Wood Materials Science, has developed a more sustainable alternative. Led by doctoral researcher Ronny Kürsteiner, the team has created a recyclable, fire-resistant building material by combining sawdust with the mineral struvite, offering a new way to reuse wood waste in construction. How the Material Works The innovation relies on combining sawdust with struvite, a mineral commonly found as deposits in wastewater systems. While…

Traditional Korean architecture is explored in project Typology: Hanok through its spatial flow, continuity, and relationships, not just its form, and moves beyond mere formal reconstruction or structural reproduction The project explores a topological design workflow using AI to reinterpret the sectional logic and spatial continuity of traditional Korean architecture. Instead of reconstructing structural joints or replicating the familiar Hanok frame, the focus shifts to deeper spatial qualities, including nonlinear organization, fluid curves, and seamless transitions between interior and exterior. These characteristics are translated through an AI-based three-dimensional mapping process that reads sequences of images as evolving spatial conditions. Instead…

How can architecture transform the natural environment into the stage for design? The course in Architecture for Landscape aims to train new generations of expert designers in understanding, transforming, and enhancing the natural landscape through architecture. With this in mind, Yacademy envisioned an extensive program including special lectures, teaching modules, workshops, and visits focusing on diverse aspects of landscape design, reconnecting human design to the natural environment. At the end of the course, students will acquire methodologies and knowledge to generate architecture that can respond to each landscape’s specific features and generate wonderful and unique spaces. Such is the purpose…

The Jan Michalski Foundation for Writing and Literature in Montricher, Switzerland, continues to expand its role as a leading international hub for literary creation, reading culture, and artistic exchange. Established in 2004 by Vera Michalski-Hoffmann in memory of her husband Jan Michalski, the Foundation reflects their shared dedication to supporting writers and promoting literature worldwide. A Vision Rooted in Culture and Nature Located at the foot of the Jura Mountains, the Jan Michalski Foundation was envisioned as a creative sanctuary immersed in nature. Since opening its first buildings in 2013, it has evolved into a dynamic cultural space where writers,…

Qapital Tower in Quito, Ecuador introduces a 32-storey residential skyscraper designed by Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates in collaboration with Uribe Schwarzkopf. Rising 128.5 meters, it marks Kengo Kuma’s first project in the city and forms part of a broader wave of international architectural interventions shaping Quito’s central business district near La Carolina Park. The design merges compact urban living with nature-driven architecture and material experimentation, positioning the tower as a residential hub and a cultural statement, expected to be completed in 2029. High-Density Living and Urban Investment Vision Under developer Joseph Schwarzkopf, the project is structured around 509…

At the California Science Center, a new landmark by ZGF Architects has reached completion. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center introduces a stainless-steel tower that redefines how visitors encounter space exploration, positioning Space Shuttle Endeavour in a dramatic vertical, launch-ready display. Stainless-steel tower establishes a distinctive new architectural identity After four years of construction, the structure is complete, defined by a 200-foot-tall curving tower that encloses the shuttle within a sleek metallic shell. The addition contrasts with the existing brick campus, creating a bold contemporary presence. Its layered base features textured metal volumes that cantilever outward, shaping a dynamic…

Pininfarina Academy has announced its 2026 Edition Architecture Summer School in Advanced Design & DfMA, offering scholarship opportunities for up to 20 international students in a two-week program at a historic Italian design house, scheduled from July 06–17, 2026. About Pininfarina: Where Innovation Meets Timeless Italian Design Pininfarina is a global icon of Italian style, celebrated for its ability to translate elegance, purity, and innovation into timeless design. Founded in 1930, the company has grown from an artisan workshop into an international multidisciplinary group, shaping the worlds of automotive, architecture, product, and experience design. Today, Pininfarina operates across Italy, Germany,…

Have you ever read a type of content and thought; seems clean, natural, and in the correct order from line one to the final line? Being criticized for that smoothness is where AI checker tools have begun playing a minor role in our era of content work, as they could save the quality time for careful review. These writing types are now daily methods of writing that writers, editors, students, marketers and content teams take on today. They specialize in blog posts, pages on a website, product descriptions, emails and social media. All of these instances require a high level…

Spanning from April 19 to April 26, 2026, the Milan Design Week 2026 event transforms the city into a sprawling, multi-nodal laboratory where the commercial imperatives of the Salone del Mobile. The 2026 edition is led by President Maria Porro, who has championed a vision of a more connected, accessible, and inclusive fair that cements Milan’s role as the global capital of contemporary design and innovation. A Matter of Salone At Rho Fiera Milano, the 64th Salone anchors the week with the gravity of an institution that has outgrown its own category. The fair’s 169,000 square metres and 1,900 exhibitors…

Nashville’s upcoming Tennessee Performing Arts Center brings four theaters, bold riverfront design, and a vibrant public space to the East Bank, strengthening the city’s cultural legacy. The new Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC), designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and William Rawn Associates (WRA) with HASTINGS Architecture, is rising as a cultural anchor on a prominent riverfront site in Nashville’s revitalized East Bank. Spanning 307,000 square feet, the center is envisioned as a welcoming destination that draws the community in from every direction, extending the vibrancy of downtown across the Cumberland River. Four Venues at the Heart of the Design At…