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A stunning new science museum in China looks like a floating silver cloud and was designed to teach children how to ask questions, not just find answers. The 500,000-square-foot building sits beside wetlands and creates free public spaces underneath its cantilevered structure.
MIT's Class of 2026 architecture graduates created a scholarship fund to make education more accessible while receiving powerful advice to prioritize humanity over self-interest. Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena urged the 206 graduates to use their skills for projects that help others.
German researchers just solved one of solar energy's biggest design problems: making panels that look good on buildings. Their new aluminum facades with built-in solar cells are as attractive as they are powerful.
One of America's most dreaded train stations is getting a complete transformation. Penn Station's new design brings back the light-filled grandeur that once made it an architectural wonder.
Taiwan just opened the Danjiang Bridge, a stunning 3,000-foot structure once deemed "impossible" by its own construction team. The record-breaking bridge cuts commute times by 25 minutes while protecting the environment and withstanding major earthquakes.
Construction workers in Germany just unearthed a massive wooden and stone structure from 2,400 years ago, so well preserved that archaeologists first thought it was modern. The rare Iron Age discovery is rewriting what we know about ancient life along the Main River.
A new neighborhood in the Netherlands proves affordable housing can actually help fight climate change. Twelve rental homes built from timber and natural materials store more carbon than they emit.
Chris Tate never planned to become an architect, but building his own home in his 20s sparked an award-winning international career. Now he designs world-class homes from his small New Zealand farm while teaching local students they can dream big too.
A Spanish botanist is teaching cities worldwide how to install vertical gardens that slash building temperatures, filter pollution, and grow three times faster than traditional parks. Latin American cities already have hundreds while Europe lags behind.
Chinese tech giant Huawei just announced a breakthrough that could reshape the semiconductor industry. The company's new scaling law and chip architecture aims to match the world's most advanced chips within five years.
Ghana's Institute of Architects arrested a suspect using a stolen architect's credentials to illegally approve building designs. The nationwide crackdown aims to protect public safety and hold unlicensed practitioners accountable.
In scorching Jodhpur, a new public shelter stays 8°C cooler than outside temperatures without using any air conditioning. The net-zero energy design gives delivery riders, street vendors, and outdoor workers a safe place to escape dangerous heat.
A new TED-Ed video reveals how Venice transformed an impossible lagoon into one of history's greatest cities using revolutionary engineering that still works today. The floating city's ingenious foundation continues protecting millions of buildings after more than a millennium.
The Ivory Coast's stunning 76-story Tower F will become Africa's tallest building when it opens later this year, featuring a design inspired by traditional African masks. Best part? Its observation deck will be open to everyone, not just office workers.
Researchers at NTU Singapore have created solar cells thinner than a human hair that turn windows into power generators. These transparent panels work even on cloudy days, bringing us closer to buildings that power themselves.
Architects in rural India built a stunning four-bedroom home that spans 100 feet across a gorge using mud, steel, and thatch inspired by pangolin scales. The innovative design lets two streams flow undisturbed beneath while providing a beautiful, eco-friendly living space.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed ultra-thin solar cells that can turn building windows into power generators while staying transparent. The breakthrough could transform city skyscrapers into clean energy producers.
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A stunning glass conservatory shipped from Scotland in 1882 is finding new life through volunteer care and community events in Gqeberha. The Victorian-era greenhouse nearly faced demolition but now draws crowds back to a historic park.
Four Indian families built homes that stay up to 12 degrees cooler than outside temperatures without air conditioning. Using courtyards, clay walls, water features, and smart design, they've escaped rising energy bills and found comfort in ancient wisdom.
A stunning new university campus just opened in Málaga, Colombia, bringing world-class education to thousands of students in a region that desperately needed it. The $105 million project features cutting-edge labs, innovative architecture, and a commitment to making quality higher education accessible to all.
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