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Architecture
SmartPlanet stories related to the practice of planning, designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures.
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Middle East architecture surprises in New York
C.C. Sullivan previews two new shows in New York on Middle Eastern architecture, including works by Frank Lloyd Wright from the 1950s and 120 contemporary projects.
February 23, 2012 4:30am |
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A day in the life of a coworker
Working alone, but together, in coworking spaces is all the rage. What's the secret sauce behind the Hub in San Francisco? We drop in.
February 28, 2013 3:00am |
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Dutch teams join the race 3D printing construction race
Work is due to begin on the world's first 3D printed canal house, as Dutch architects sign up for the 3D construction frenzy.
1 | March 27, 2013 1:37am |
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Space venture promises affordable moonshots
Commercial access to the moon could become a reality if a new venture is able to secure enough pre-sales to build out a mission infrastructure.
2 | December 9, 2012 6:10pm |
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Architecture and algorithms: the key characteristics of U.S. design
What differentiates U.S. design from that of Europe or Japan? Are American designers more "serious," and others around the globe more "playful"?
June 26, 2012 3:00am |
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Q&A: Robin Marrouche, Executive Director, Kimball Art Center
Robin Marrouche tells SmartPlanet about the importance of good architecture, the benefits of holding a design competition, and how to be a part of this small center's renovation.
1 | January 20, 2012 10:00am |
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Dutch architect to build 'endless' 3D printed house
A Dutch architect hopes to be able to build a 3D printed house by the end of next year that can support "endless" additions.
1 | January 21, 2013 3:53am |
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Why are only 20 percent of registered architects women?
The results of the Women in Architecture survey, published by The Architects' Journal, shed light on the challenges female architects face.
4 | January 15, 2012 8:54pm |
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For American architects, is India the new China?
Architecture firms are looking at India's emerging economy for help climbing out of the post-recession slump.
1 | October 17, 2012 8:00pm |
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Post recession home design trends
The chief economist for the American Institute of Architects tracks the outlook for the residential design market.
4 | August 22, 2012 3:00am |
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In architecture, is 3D printing the new normal?
Are 3D printers worth the price? C.C. Sullivan of SmartPlanet asks architects at the AIA convention and hears that the future of design is fully three-dimensional.
2 | May 17, 2012 3:45am |
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Ten buildings that changed the United States
If you had to name an iconic American building, what would it be? A forthcoming TV series looks at ten examples of U.S. architecture that influenced culture and business in America...and beyond.
9 | April 11, 2012 6:46pm |
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Inspiration from old ideas for London's new architecture pavilion
In this year's Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London's Hyde Park, designers Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei uncovered the past.
May 10, 2012 3:00am |
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Architecture for privacy: House in Zushi
Japanese architect Takeshi Hosaka, known for his many unconventional designs, has come up with a new method for ensuring privacy with his new home.
3 | May 9, 2012 9:22am |
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Is architecture a better economic indicator?
Should we drop the Baltic Dry Index for the monthly survey that tracks the design and building industry?
1 | April 8, 2012 8:11pm |
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First look: Inside the world's thinnest house
Newly released footage offers a rare glimpse of the "Keret house," an architectural marvel measuring a mere three feet in width.
1 | October 23, 2012 4:30am |
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Virgin Atlantic opens stylish new Clubhouse at JFK
This week, Virgin Atlantic opened its newest Clubhouse lounge in JFK International Airport.
March 8, 2012 2:00pm |
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Coworkers of the world, unite! Better architecture for co-work
As coworking starts to overtake the work world, SmartPlanet columnist C.C. Sullivan admonishes U.S. architects to take on the challenge and design better workplaces for tomorrow's collaborative...
3 | March 22, 2012 4:07am |
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The architecture industry is recovering, index shows
A leading economic indicator of the architecture and construction industries has shown a pattern of rising demand for design services. What areas are more likely to flourish?
February 23, 2012 7:33pm |
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How does an architecture degree pay off?
A new study has architecture students worrying about their career choice. But their starting salaries, and prospects for graduate degree holders, may be more promising than expected.
1 | January 7, 2012 9:28am |