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In architecture,  it is a rare occasion that an image of a built structure is as striking as the concept drawings. It is a sad truth, but often the structure has to be walked in and felt in order for its true aesthetic to shine through. In fact, often the more innovative and arresting the concept image, the less chance that the building will even be built. However, there are the rare few that actually outshine their concept images and intrigue us as to how they were ever constructed. World-renowned architects Daniel Libeskind have done just that with the completion of the incredibly 'Reflections at Keppel Bay' development.

In the architectural and building sectors, we have explored, promoted and dissected the fact that we are currently battling greenwash so much, that we may in fact be greenwashing the aforementioned greenwash. Indeed the term is so readily bandied about, that it no longer makes sense and is therefore responded to as a null and void sentiment. As confusing as that may seem, it holds the key to the reason that we are stuck in a vicious industry cycle that is unfortunately blocking the promotion of some incredible, and highly sustainable, built projects. Due to a confusion and misrepresentation of certain green and sustainable buildings and features, a number of these incredible designs, and their built forms, are being lost in the jungle of false green advertisement. One incredible design that, more often than not, does not receive the deserved appreciation is that of the humble Earthship.

Let's talk about what is custom built home and some following key benefits of it. Below you can see some important things before building a custom home.

Arguably one of Melbourne's most controversial construction projects has been given final approval, leaving a trail of both dismayed and jubilant responses. The major architectural redevelopment project at the focus of this almost five year long drama is the Windsor Hotel, and its semi-demolition by the Halim Group in early 2013.  The project has been marked as one of Victoria's most prominent in the latest state analysis, and comes with a sizeable price tag. The $250 million redevelopment will see the refurbishment of the interiors of the building, which was built in 1883. The interior restoration will maximise the amount of rooms available, increasing the capacity from 180 to 300 rooms. The ballroom and other rooms will also be upgraded and redeveloped, with Heritage Victoria approving everything.

Instil a sense of pride in your work, says Ar. K. R. Jaisim as he addresses architecture aspirants in a brief focussed interview. Click on the link to read more and leave us your views...

When an architect plays with volumes, it shows his passion for the innovative in the built form. Check out this beautiful juxtaposition of perpendicularity and leave us your views…

some "usual" but to be done ...fi anyone has some details for them, let's share !

some example of what's be done soon ... on earth ... ;)

but those have built some big ones.. they know some of good tricks too.. here to inspir

some ideas from a big company ... to know ...more

this guy has some good codes to share ... in processing also .. and C++ may be used for generative architecture/ and some auto-built architecture .. may be ...

Whilst 'neo-futurist architecture' as a term evolved in the 1960's, characterized by an 'uninhibited architectural approach', the prolific global mushrooming of 'iconic' built forms that we see in present times, spurred Team IAnD to probe the larger picture of what makes architecture iconic and what is the response it elicits…

Architecture has a solution to every problem. The world's largest Waste-to-Energy Plant to be built in China proposes to break away from set industrial design norms to perpetrate many firsts. Check it out and leave us your valuable inputs…

RAND boats unveiled their latest fleet, RAND Picnic Boats, an electric motorboat that enables boating to be enjoyed noise and fume free. Available in two versions, a sport and a tiller steering option, RAND Picnic boats are built with sustainable, light-weight materials including Kebony wood.

Sergey Makhno Architects conceptualise a villa that frames different vistas from different sides of the built form and an interior, where there are no straight angles, maximum spatial freedom, and where the ethereal airiness of the rooms leads to differential geometry that intrigues and surprises at the same time. Check out this concept here…

Based on a seamless connect between man-made structure and topography, Franc Silvestre Arquitectos has built a beautiful abode perched on a precipice overlooking the Iberian sea in Alicante, south of Spain. Click the link to read more...

Considered ahead of its time even in the 1960s, when it was first built, the Palazzo Campari building, Milan is today a refurbished modern wrap, delineating its advanced features as obsolete… Click the link to read more…

The new rehearsal building for the Oper am Rhein ballet company in Düsseldorf blends simple form with experiential ambience. Check it out and leave us your views…

What solutions can architecture offer to those segments of the global population that currently has no access to a well-designed environment? Check out the ongoing exhibition at Bengaluru that tugs at some crucial issues and leave us your views…