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Cob Houses, Rammed Earth, and Hemp Mixtures: These Eco-Friendly Building Materials Start in the Soil

Firms that specialize in construction with sustainable materials shed some light on the misconceptions around their work (no, it’s not going to just wash away in the rain)
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Taliesin: Everything You Need to Know About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Design

The Wisconsin estate functions as something of a crash course for architectural enthusiasts hoping to understand how the inimitable architect lived and worked
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Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unrealized Vision For an Iconic American City Like Never Before

A new exhibit at the National Building Museum invites visitors to study Wright’s cohesive vision for one area
Architecture + Design

Discover the 10 Most Beautiful Ceilings in the World

These incredible beauties are both engineering feats and ornate spectacles
Architecture + Design

Is This Home on Ellidaey Island Really the Loneliest House in the World?

The nickname has been given to a unique building on a remote Icelandic isle
Architecture

Why the World’s Tallest Jail in New York City Is So Controversial

The Jailscraper, as it’s been dubbed, is projected to stretch 300 feet tall, roughly the height of NYC’s Statue of Liberty or London’s Big Ben
Architecture + Design

The World’s 9 Most Iconic Buildings: Then and Now

Existing for generations, see how structures like the Flatiron Building and the Taj Mahal have changed over the years

Unpacking the Erasure of Women of Color in Architecture

Reexamining the legacies of three pioneering architects—Minnette De Silva, Amaza Lee Meredith, and Urmila Eulie Chowdhury
Architecture

What Caused the Baltimore Key Bridge to Collapse and Are Other Bridges in Danger?

The sudden collapse by way of a cargo ship was a shock to the nation—but not a surprise to experts
Architecture + Design

6 Beautiful Observatories Around the World

From New Delhi to Sydney, these architectural wonders are heavenly places to gaze at the stars
Architecture + Design

New York City’s First All-Electric Skyscraper Is a Stunning Game-Changer

The monumental building serves as a powerful precedent for future developments
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Restaurant Has Just Been Added to the National Register of Historic Places

The inimitable architect imagined the space as a gateway for guests visiting Taliesin