Discover the fascinating world of biophilic design and learn how to create harmonious, vibrant living spaces that connect us to the natural world. — As urban dwellers, we often find ourselves craving the soothing touch of nature. What if we could bring the outdoors in and create living spaces that blend architecture and nature, promoting well-being and harmony? Enter the fascinating world of biophilic design, where architects and designers are transforming our built environments…

Unravel the Internet’s Best-Kept Secrets — A revelation recently dawned upon me as I ventured into the realm of starting my own newsletter. This largely unexplored side of the internet seems to be hiding a secret that few are aware of: the vast treasure trove of knowledge tucked away in paid newsletters. In today’s digital age…

A selection of women who push the architecture field every day with their work. — The legacy of female architects is a complex and multifaceted one that reflects the broader history of women’s participation in professional fields. For much of the 20th century, architecture was a male-dominated field, with few opportunities for women to succeed or gain recognition. However, despite these barriers, many women…

Hot take. — Le Corbusier is the most repeated name in the Architectural world. I haven’t taken a single architecture studio or lecture class that didn’t mention something about him, and with justifiable reasons — his contributions ripple and affect our built environment to this day. Some say it may not be accurate…

The duality de saber both. — Many people se identifican with una o la otra. But not me. You see, es difícil separarme de una y la otra. Están completamente intertwined. There’s is a beauty, belleza innata de los lenguajes que está woven into su existencia. Simplemente put, some things sound better en un lenguaje, y…

A low-key haunted house guide for Spooky Season — Claustrophobia This one is a classic. Small, tight spaces percolate your anxiety and induce a depressive state. If you place your walls right, you might induce a sense of dread and desperation. Dead Ends Humans have strong feelings about ends, even mentally produced ones. So you can imagine how terrifying it can be…

I want to talk to an audience, not an echo chamber. Architecture is often associated, like the world of art, with a lot of pretentiousness. The whole discussion of building vs. architecture can hint at the sort of pedantic level that the discipline enables. It is tough — the artist/architect…

You read that right, hand-made. Ever heard of Bishop’s Castle? The project began when Jim Bishop was 15. He bought the land for this project for $450 with the intention of building a cottage with his family. As he intuitively placed the rocks together for this initial project, the neighbors…