Nature-Inspired Architecture: 3D-printing meets biophilic design

Studies in psychology and the built environment explain that humans feel better when surrounded by greenery and nature, which is what biophilic design in architecture is. Natural lighting and ventilation, greenery, plantations, connection to the outdoors, and open architecture are all principles and ways to create biophilic architecture that nurtures the soul and allows humans to reconnect and restore.

Astronauts spent a year in 3D-printed Martian habitat simulation

NASA carried out a mission called CHAPEA to examine astronauts’ living conditions on Mars and evaluate the process. CHAPEA is a series of missions conducted by NASA to simulate missions on Mars. For this mission, four astronauts lived in a simulated 3D-printed Martian habitat at NASA Johnson Space Center.

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.

Ex-OpenAI researcher launches AI-focused school

AI has the potential to radically change our learning experience. According to Karpathy, an ideal learning experience should be supported by quality materials under the guidance of an expert, just like Feynman in physics classes. However, such experts are rare and have limited capacity. Now, AI can close this gap.

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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.

ecoLogicStudio to renovate the Parco della Repubblica in Sirolo

The Parco della Repubblica, a public park north of Sirolo’s ancient city center, is set to undergo renovations by ecoLogicStudio. The new initiative seeks to create a park that benefits both people and animals in harmony.

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Life on Mars, but how? A few architectural considerations

However, inspiration for architecture on Mars may, not only come from existing technical research stations. Generally, two different design approaches—which perhaps might be combined in Martian reality—can be distinguished: underground and overground architecture.

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.

BWM Architects revealed design for the Austrian Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025

BWM Designers & Architects has just unveiled the design for the Austrian Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025. Entitled “Austria – Creating the Future,” the pavilion focused on a journey through Austria’s heritage, especially on music and its evolution into the future.