Deconstructing Deconstruction: The architectural philosophy of Peter Eisenman

The oldest teaching and practicing architect in the world, Peter Eisenman, is one of the most contentious figures in the field of architecture and is known for his architectural work and theoretical essays. Eisenman has continually challenged the classical understanding of form in architecture and is keenly interested in investigating form-meaning relationships.

SketchUp launches new interior scanner feature that creates 3D models

SketchUp for iPad has launched a new interior scanner feature called Scan-to-Design. This feature captures and interprets scans of interior spaces or exterior building data and transforms them into clean, organized 3D geometry, creating an immediate starting point for conceptual design.

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How can regenerative design improve ecosystems, communities, and cities?

Regenerative design is an approach that focuses on making social, economic, and environmental systems better. The goal of this strategy is to protect ecosystems and communities and make them stronger. Ecosystems’ natural cycles and processes are used as motivation for regenerative design.

Dune Part I and Part II: A transcendental saga surpassing time and space

Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve and worked on by production designer Patrice Vermette, the Oscar-winning cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, will be considered through a critical architectural analysis. The allegorical realm linked to philosophic and political notions takes place thousands of years away from now in a future empire.

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Beijing City Library opened as the largest climatized reading space in the world

The Beijing City Library was designed by Snohetta with a focus on reinstating the relevance of libraries in the digital age. It has recently opened its doors to the public and features the world’s largest climatized reading space and China’s largest load-bearing glass system.

10 energy-efficient lighting systems for sustainable spaces

Energy efficiency refers to the amount of energy needed to provide acceptable lighting. The specific lighting system requirements are determined by the sort of operations to be done in a given location. Several types of energy-efficient lighting choices are available.

UNStudio designs Kyklos building with a focus on achieving a low carbon footprint

The Kyklos building in Belval, the last building to shape the Central Square district, will be designed by UNStudio and local partner HYP Architects. Belval, a former industrial site in Luxembourg, has been successfully transformed into an urban center that now accommodates a university, a technological center, residential and office spaces, hotels, and retail.