IAAC completes low carbon emissions 3D-printed building prototype

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) completed a 100 sqm low carbon emissions 3D-printed building prototype using local soil and natural materials, utilizing the pioneering Crane WASP 3D printer, in the forest of Valldaura in the Natural Park of Collserola, Barcelona, Spain.

PlastiCare transforms plastic into durable architecture for selfcare center

The project’s goal is to highlight the potential of recycled plastic as a long-lasting material for architectural construction, challenging the widely-held view of plastic as a quick, throwaway substance. The focus is on showing the structural and architectural opportunities presented by using recycled plastic as a single material.

Bosta(o)topia envisions Istanbul’s historic Bostans as vertical farms

Throughout centuries, a network of market gardens supplied Istanbul with fresh vegetables. These traditional market gardens, known as Bostan, were deeply integrated into daily life in Istanbul. Apart from being places of cultivation, they played a significant role in shaping Istanbul’s identity and urban landscape.

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How to become an AI Architect?

Artificial intelligence is far from being a foreign and new concept. Architects have been exploring AI since the 1960s, delving into concepts such as scripting, parametric architecture, evolutionary algorithms, cellular automata, fractals, and L-systems. Scripting is akin to creating an equation that generates design outputs instead of numerical values.

Zaha Hadid Architects works on a humanitarian project in Syria

To provide relief for individuals affected by the ongoing war in Syria, Zaha Hadid Architects has collaborated with Qatari Education Above All Foundation (EAA) to design Katara Village in northern Syria. The village will provide education and shelter to young individuals who are displaced during the war.

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15 trendy AI tools to enhance architectural practices

AI tools are becoming more popular in the rapidly evolving architectural landscape. The integration of AI tools has revolutionized design processes as well as the way architects approach design and project management. The trendy AI tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and general ChatGPT plugins have already significantly impacted.

Guangzhou Guide: 14 must-see modern architecture

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, with a population of more than 15 million, is a crowded metropolis that merges traditional Chinese heritage with cutting-edge modernity and has long been a hub of commerce and trade. For architects and architecture enthusiasts, Guangzhou offers a veritable feast of modern architectural marvels pushing innovation, sustainability, and aesthetics.

How does the emergence of AI influence game design?

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into games does more than just take the technology to a new level; it changes the way players perceive these games and forces creators to think outside the box, thereby raising the bar as far as originality and involvement are concerned.