July 2019 Table of Contents

From 89 submissions, the jury picked eight entries that prove architects can be at the helm of innovation, technology, and craft. Read more

Washington State University's Taiji Miyasaka and David Drake develop a simple way to recycle and reuse a major source of waste from buildings. Read more

Trahan Architects transforms a historic venue into an interactive destination made possible through the combination of artistry, design, and lasers. Read more

To tackle the homeless epidemic in Los Angeles, Brooks + Scarpa and Plant Prefab develop a customizable system that also meets code. Read more

Creativity and attention to detail define this Pickard Chilton and Arup entry to an invited competition. Read more

This elegant design solution by Robern impressed the R+D jury with its utility and minimalism. Read more

Innovation knows no geographic bounds in this collaboration by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the European Space Agency, the MIT Media Lab, and the MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Read more

From hardware to software, LMN Architects has developed and designed a platform to help document the performance of buildings upon their completion. Read more

In a region prone to natural and anthropogenic disasters, Rios Clementi Hale Studios formulates an idea to stabilize steep terrain. Read more

The city is taking the threat of climate change seriously, but it may not be enough to keep the waters at bay. Read more

They initially had the look of an art installation. But so far the prototypes have failed to deliver on their weighty promise. Read more

Practitioners share tips on salary transparency, which can serve as a tool to boost equity, achieve pay parity, and build trust among employees. Read more

Benthem Crouwel Architects worked with Hunter Douglas to craft a mesmerizing ceiling for a high-performance office in Amsterdam. Read more

This Hong Kong practice ensures "cats, plants, and discarded wood receive the same level of care as human needs." Read more

When designing a building at risk of becoming a target of terrorism, architects must be particularly attentive in detailing its envelope. Read more

A new generation of architects with disabilities could affect the future of design—but only if we challenge our profession’s cultural definition of diversity. Read more

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Grace Kim on how cohousing can improve your life. Read more

Four COTE Top Ten awardees exemplify sustainable design and community value. Read more

As flooding increases across the country, architects and policymakers are strategizing ways to contain the deluge. Read more

Film and architecture collide to increase awareness about the value of design. Read more

Why our skills will prove essential in creating climate change solutions. Read more

Architecture says farewell to a giant. Read more

Sheila Kennedy and MIT researchers team up to introduce bioluminescent plants into architecture. Read more

The list includes the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago, Music Row in Nashville, and the National Mall Tidal Basin. Read more