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
Read about the people and projects driving the architecture industry forward.
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
The Life and Afterlife of Three of the World’s Ugliest Buildings
While not every architectural style is for everyone, there are some buildings that are universally described as downright ‘ugly’—here are three of the most famous
Built Celebrates World Architecture Day 2023
These stunning architecture stories will scratch your design itch, from spectacular practitioner profiles to visual tours of classic European cities
Sense and Sensibility: How Architects Are Designing with Sensory Needs in Mind
Architects have long sought to design buildings that suited occupants’ needs, as well as being aesthetically pleasing. Lately, the built environment has acknowledged the need to create buildings which cater for occupants’ needs in more ways than one
Restoring Chicago’s Architectural, Cultural Heritage in Bronzeville
The neighborhood on the Near South Side has undergone many transformations over the past century
Archaeologists Discover Stone Age Drawings of Human-made Mega Structures
Precise engravings found in Jordan and Saudi Arabia depict enormous Neolithic hunting traps located nearby, revealing a mental mastery of space perception not observed before in such an early context
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
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
5 Fundamental Principles of ‘Slow Architecture’
The design approach that grew from the slow food movement emphasizes functional and beautiful spaces that prioritize sustainability and an appreciation for nature
Deryl McKissack’s Remarkable, Decades-Long Engineering, Architectural Journey
The esteemed engineer has many notable projects to her firm’s name, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Bryony Roberts: Designing for a Broad Spectrum
New York-based Bryony Roberts is among a new breed of architects making their mark
This Old Barn Is Lighting Up Builders’ Imaginations
For artist and architect Catie Newell, Secret Sky is part of a larger practice of fashioning meaning from unexpected rediscoveries of the conventional built environment (From 2022)
This Professor Wants to Use Architecture to Reshape Society
Erica Cochran Hameen, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture, sees the potential of her field beyond the built environment
This Architect Designs Stunning Treehouses. Here’s How He Does It.
Forget the rickety backyard treehouses—these tree-based structures are lavishly designed and come packed with stunning structural and design features (from 2021)
