Architecture in the 20th century was defined by a single dominant style: modernism. This design movement transformed the ...

Let’s be honest—many of today’s skylines are about as exciting as a bowl of plain oatmeal. Endless rows of glass boxes and concrete rectangles that make you wonder if architects collectively lost ...

Note: This story was last published in the spring and has been updated with changes and the most recent information. Meanwhile, there's a growing movement that aims to highlight another type of ...

Oakland’s architectural landscape is transforming. As new Pitt campus facilities and multi-story residential projects ...

Some of the most unique pieces of modernist architecture from the 20th century are also the most endangered. Bold, and often comparatively weird, the modernist architecture of the mid- to late-1900s ...

Much before humans constructed their first permanent shelters, they discovered the protective power of animal hides as a barrier against harsh environmental conditions. This fundamental principle of ...

Improv isn’t the most obvious model for architecture, but good design is always about negotiating between past, present and future.

The modern districts are hubs for a thriving digital economy, home to tech startups and a vast ecosystem of online services ...

"With regard to energy consumption, the world has never had so many pharaohs," said professor Urban. "Even our most mundane ...