Today, we rely on batteries of all shapes and sizes to power our homes, our cars and just about every portable device on the market. As our technology and lifestyle choices continue to become smarter and more advanced, by comparison,…
In the supermarket queue, the young cashier tells an older lady, “You should bring your own bags for your shopping. Plastic bags are not environmentally friendly.”
If you’re looking to add a positive feel to your home, you can begin with basic practices based on the ancient philosophies of Feng Shui tradition.
While Passive House (German: Passivhaus), a standard for energy efficiency in a building is not new, it is still far from being the norm. Particularly in Portugal, common misperceptions persist, including the view that these standards compromise on aesthetics and…
While elements of Portuguese architecture go back to the days before the founding of Portugal in the 12th century, they continue to resonate today not only in Portugal, but in other parts of the world as well.
On this International Day of Forests, we want to help create awareness of the importance of wood, the first construction ever used by humans, and how architecture firms can use this material in a sustainable way.
Spring is around the corner and while for many it is the best season of the year, it can also wreak havoc for allergy sufferers and those who are just not feeling in the mood for spring.
It is truly inspiring to see how young people across the world, following the example of a lone campaigner outside the Swedish parliament last summer, are mobilizing and campaigning for action on climate change.
Women in architecture are behind some of the most recognizable and inspiring projects, and their numbers in architecture design schools continue to rise.
It’s still early in the year, but 2019 is already proving an exciting year for architecture innovation. After attending the BAU conference, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems last January, I was overwhelmed with the scale…
