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How can design thinking change our executives? Read here and leave us your views...

Emmanuelle Moureaux architecture + design worked her '100 shades of colours' magic once again - this time to help NSK Ltd. - Japan's most prominent manufacturers of bearings, celebrate their centenary! The magnificent installation has turned around the exercise of branding! Find out more here...

Working on design-impacted change is inherent to the responsibility of architecture. Check out the portable modular housing solution that People's Architecture Office proposes for China, where land is held exclusively by the government and the construction of private homes is reserved for the very wealthy.

MVRDV and a team of experts from diverse fields engineer a recyclable glass façade that mimics the architectural character of the old building; the method forges a new pathway in glass construction. Read here and leave us your feedback…

: Life is all about the hits and the misses! IAnD presents the hit design stories of 2018 - collated via the reader-appreciation matrix. Hearty Congratulations Teams Häfele India Pvt. Ltd., Design Forum International, Zaha Hadid Architects & ETH-Zürich Check out what got applauded in 2018!

ZHA's #KnitCandela, an experimental structure, illustrates the use of a ground-breaking, ultra-lightweight and knitted formwork system to erect a thin, concrete, doubly curved shell - a system that will potentially change construction methodologies using freeform concrete.

Artist, architectural researcher and pioneer in concrete exploration, Mark West brings out the beauty in concrete, lending a certain fluidity and elegance to a material so raw and brutal. Check it out here…

Nature has always served as inspiration, but nowadays computer technology has given us the tools to analyse and simulate the complexity observed in nature and apply it to obtain more efficient geometries and more sustainable structures. Using abstract concepts and algorithms, MZM Architects bring Argentina's Openbank, the 100% digital bank's only physical branch to life!

Looking back, I feel a strong wish for a new start. This year, I want to make my home better. I think about smart home upgrades to give my space a fresh feel. Every change I make makes my home more welcoming. It's not just about looks. It's about feeling cozy and organized. You don't have to spend a lot to make big changes. Even small updates can make a big difference. They help us feel more connected and happy. Let's start 2024 with a home that feels just right.

Providing fast, modular, affordable and sustainable construction systems for the community, architects Shilpi Dua and Abhimanyu Singh of Hexpressions aim to support underserved communities with permanent shelter, empowering people to build their own homes and live a dignified life. The honeycomb-panel paper homes initiative also hopes to inspire architects and builders to promote eco-friendly alternatives and challenge traditional building norms.