We humans are inherently social creatures, thriving on interaction, collaboration, and community. Yet, we often drive alone in cars, walk on treadmills wearing headphones, or work in commercial parks ...

Wood’s strength depends on the direction of the grain. The technical term for this variance is “orthotropic,” which means having different strengths in three planes perpendicular to each other. An ...

Design is an iterative process of creating a structure and telling a story. The structure provides utility, while the story fosters connection. Although the design process is dynamic, I often find ...

Artists Trevor Paglen, Khyati Trehan, and Sebastian Errazuriz discuss the metaverse, NFTs, A.I., and what it all means for the art world and beyond. From left, artists Sebastian Errazuriz, Khyati ...

Acorn Glade Passive House. Image Courtesy of Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects When addressing the world's broader problems—such as the climate emergency, energy crisis, and housing shortage—, we often ...

The Middle East’s design festival returns to d3 with a global showcase of creativity Adwab winning installation founded by architects Latifa Alkhayat and Maryam Aljomairi, Bahrain-based studio Maraj ...

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have determined the optimal design for a splash-free urinal: a tall, slender porcelain structure with curves reminiscent of a nautilus shell, playfully dubbed ...

Water is fundamental to human life on several levels, and encompasses a spectrum of meanings that transcend the biological sphere, reaching the cultural and spiritual spheres. Biologically, it is ...

Hudson Valley artists and designers will make over an Ulster County property this fall for the 2025 edition of the Kingston Design Showhouse. The event is hosted by Kingston Design Connection, a ...