Revitalizing Design in Detroit
Design Core Detroit is working to invigorate the once-downtrodden city by inspiring local architects, artists and builders to bring it back to life
The Seattle Nonprofit Building for Communities in Need
Construction for Change brings builders together on pro bono work on schools, hospitals and low-income housing around the world
Using 3D Printing to Reimagine Dutch Delft Tile
The emerging technology is transforming construction in all sorts of ways—even for more classic design styles
Meet Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s First Female Architect
Built spoke to Lari about her unusual approach to architecture, conservation and community, as well as her vision of a more community-focused future of design
Nonprofit Works to Make Architecture, Design More Equitable for Women
While nearly a quarter of all American architects are women, ArchiteXX says there’s much more work to be done
Go Inside the World’s First Underwater Bicycle Parking Garage
The global capital of biking, Amsterdam, continues its emphasis on two-wheeled, manual transportation with a one-of-a-kind parking structure
Prefab, DIY Housing Comes to Rural Mexico
Modular building is mostly seen in urban environments, but one architecture firm is trying to make the practice viable for prospective homeowners in rural Mexico
California’s High-Speed Rail Project Sets Sights on Ambitious Future
Proponents hope that a completed rail system will revolutionize the state’s approach to transportation and pave the way for similar projects across the nation
This L.A. Lumber Yard Sources Only from Fallen Neighborhood Trees
Angel City Lumber has built a business on locally sourced wood, a trend founder Jeff Perry hopes will catch on elsewhere as the industry works to be more sustainable
The Delicate Balance Between Classic, Modern in Indian Architecture
Built spoke with Madhu Manoj, founding principal architect of Monsoon Collective, about building with place in mind and the ways the aesthetics of classical Indian architecture impacts his practice
Amsterdam Moves to Mandate Wood Building. Here’s Why.
Inspired by the environmental advantages of wood construction, the European city recently passed groundbreaking legislation mandating that all new buildings constructed after 2025 consist of at least 20% wood or other biobased material (from 2022)
These Romanian Hobbit Villages Showcase Ancient Building Methods
Transforming a scenic pocket of rural Romania into a truly immersive fairytale- inspired experience required old-world construction techniques even modern-day contractors will appreciate
This New Building Tech Aims to Cut Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency
Aeroseal retrofits buildings with an aerosolized duct sealing technology that injects a fog of sealant particles into pressurized spaces and uses physics to pull the particles to the leaks in the ductwork
Building—And Tearing Down—Fast: Inside the World of Temporary Construction
In an industry where most projects take years—even decades—to complete, some contractors are in the business of erecting buildings in a matter of weeks
These Australian Hiking Cabins Are a Sight to Behold
Roughing it in the great outdoors is a little more luxurious in these cabins, which underwent a painstakingly detailed and complex design and construction process
