Case Study: Prototype Off-Grid Classroom
KUBE Architecture’s prototype for a portable off-the-grid classroom was developed to supplement D.C. public schools with a “plug-in” space for technology and computer classes.
Architecture, Arts & Culture, Design
“Homegrown” Creates Less by Using More of What’s Around
For its six-week tenure, “Homegrown” was a small room constructed of walls made of invasive plants and yard waste. That’s it. But, its construction leaves us with a series of questions about the nature of architectural production.
Q+A: Donald Lococo on Market Volatility and Sustainability
By focusing on current work, Lococo has been weathering the volatility, and by pausing to reflect, he’s been mapping a path forward for new work with an emphasis on sustainability.
Demand for Design Services Continues to Grow
Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services for the tenth consecutive month in November, but changing conditions could be on the horizon
Architecture, Design, Residential Design
ARCHITECTUREFIRM’s Three Hills House is a Meditation on Simplicity in Cedar
Three Hills House, designed by ARCHITECTUREFIRM, is a subtle nod to the Mayan Revival on a Fredericksburg hilltop.
Architecture, Design, Residential Design
Reader & Swartz’s Crooked Bow Tie is Dressed Up Down Home
Reader Swartz’s mountaintop retreat in West Virginia offers the experience of sleeping in the treetops
The Role of MEP Design in Sustainable Building
Sustainable MEP engineering design maximizes energy efficiency, creates healthier environments for building users, and enables building owners to achieve lower facility operating costs and return on investment.