Between Algorithms and Ancestral Knowledge: Expanding the Concept of Architectural Intelligence

Luum Temple / CO-LAB Design Office. Image © César Béjar Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic idea in architecture — it is a concrete reality that is reshaping how we design. In seconds, computational systems can process and evaluate a wide range of variables — formal, programmatic, contextual, and regulatory — guiding architects … Read more

Olfactory Design: Spaces That Awaken Memories

Mi Pan Bakery / Concéntrico. Image © Apertura Arquitectónica With each of the more than 23,000 breaths we take per day, air travels through the respiratory system into the lungs, where vital gas exchange occurs: oxygen is absorbed, and carbon dioxide is expelled. This involuntary and essential act also triggers another, less visible but deeply … Read more