July 2016 Table of Contents

For the program's 10-year anniversary, the jury selected 14 projects, products, and technologies that address large- and local-scale issues. Read more

Terreform ONE creates a new building typology that can endure natural disasters and climate change while feeding the planet. Read more

To counter the havoc that storm surges can wreak in coastal areas along the San Francisco Bay, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill zeroes in on the source of the problem. Read more

Designed by Gensler, the 33-story, LEED Platinum certified structure in Pittsburgh relies on natural ventilation for 42 percent of the year. Read more

Interloop—Architecture saw an opportunity to rework the much-begrudged object required in every building. Read more

To help architects gauge the carbon footprint of their projects, KieranTimberlake created an Autodesk Revit plug-in that can inform decision-making when it matters most—during design. Read more

Young Projects takes a modern spin—literally—on conventional crown molding to craft a stunning, geometric wall finish. Read more

Ultramoderne and Guy Nordenson and Associates team up to build an expansive timber pavilion that exhibits thoughtfulness in even the smallest details. Read more

After years of mock-ups and tests, Patrick Tighe Architecture is close to realizing a residential building made mostly of spray foam. Read more

Pancorbo + de Villar + Chacón + Martín Robles craft a striking veil from recycled cables to soften the silhouette of their concrete cube building. Read more

Michael K Chen Architecture turned to science to perfect the design of a green wall in Manhattan. Read more

In the nascent world of dynamic architecture, RVTR and Matter Design utilize algorithms and 3D printing to design an experimental and adaptable surface. Read more

Boston-based IKD assembles a new building block from wood typically found in the scrap pile. Read more

GLD Architecture's whimsical installation for curious passersby represents a significant step in architectural form-making. Read more

H&P Architects doubles down on bamboo to develop a housing prototype that can endure a range of natural disasters. Read more

MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Read more

Columbus, Ind., has one of the most celebrated concentrations of midcentury architecture in the country. But without any preservation laws, can the city protect that legacy? Read more

The Alte Oper commissioned the architect to stage a 24-hour concert series. Ian Volner tagged along. Read more

Joseph Giovannini considers Louis Kahn's original "sins," and why they might actually serve as a precedent for other architects. Read more

Indian architect Anupama Kundoo designed the Full Fill Home prototype, currently on display at the Venice Architecture Biennale, to be built quickly, withstand seismic loads, and require minimal furniture. Read more

A credenza beyond comparison, and more eye-catching furnishings and finishes to punch up interior spaces. Read more

The Terner Center for Housing Innovation recently launched a web-based calculator designed to compute the probability that a residential project will be developed as well as the impact policy changes could have on housing production. Read more

What architects can learn from the tech sector's standby brainstorming tactic. Read more

The Seattle-based firm brings in a network of artists to add locally crafted touches to its work. Read more

To create the structure's organically shaped skin from thousands of elm strips, Spanish architect Tomás Amat worked side by side with artist Manolo Garcia. Read more

Ceiling grilles, shower drains, and pendants round out this selection of metallic fixtures and finishes with an eye toward detail. Read more

Designing with the world in mind. Read more

Winning projects from evolving cities. Read more

Providing free architectural services can be tough, but firms say the benefits make it worthwhile. Read more

How a youth organization inspires neighborhoods to improve. Read more

The Yale Urban Design Workshop brings community design to towns across Connecticut and to places riven by war and nature. Read more

Determining the value of the architect’s involvement. Read more

In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando, architects can help make the AEC industry more inclusive of their LGBT colleagues. Read more