Reimagine Hospitality in Venice: Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous 2025

Courtesy of MS Monaco For the 5th Anniversary Edition of the “Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous“, M3 Monaco unveils the new theme of its annual international architecture competition. Students, young architects, and professionals are challenged to imagine a new vision or rethink the development of Certosa Island’s infrastructure in Venice, creating a unique dialogue … Read more

Rethinking Sustainability Through Site-Specific Strategies

MFO Park. Image © Paul Clemence Sustainability in architecture is often framed as a universal challenge, leading to standardized solutions that prioritize efficiency over context. However, architecture is inherently tied to its environment — buildings interact with climate, topography, and cultural history in ways that demand specificity. Instead of relying on standardized sustainability checklists, how … Read more

Peru’s 2025 Venice Biennale Exhibition Honors Uros and Aymara Ancestral Construction Techniques

Eric Frattini, The Uru Expedition led by Kitin Muñoz, 1988. Aimara artisans working over the scaffolding of the reed raft in Punta Negra beach, Lima. Private Collection. Courtesy of Eric Frattini.. Image © Eric Frattini “Living Scaffolding” is the name of the proposal selected to represent Peru at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La … Read more

Advanced Façades by Trimo: Shaping Architecture for a Net-Zero Future

Courtesy of Trimo As the construction industry intensifies its efforts towards sustainability, architects and developers are actively seeking innovative solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of buildings. Trimo, a global leader in architectural façade and roofing solutions, is at the forefront of this transformation with its NEXT product range—Qbiss One NEXT and Trimoterm NEXT—which are … Read more

Desert X 2025 Exhibition Opens with 11 Art Installations in California’s Coachella Valley

Desert X 2025 installation view of Sarah Meyohas, Truth Arrives in Slanted Beams. Courtesy of Desert X.. Image © Lance Gerber Desert X is a site-specific international art exhibition taking place this year across the Coachella Valley, California. Its fifth edition, curated by Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Kaitlin Garcia Maestas, opened on March … Read more

AI is Revolutionizing Construction – ‘Now’s the Time to Lead the Change,’ Says Pioneer Lilian Ho

Leonardo.ai. AI-generated image by ZIGURAT Institute of Technology. Image :Courtesy of ZIGURAT “We stand on the brink of a revolution in construction. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence is set to inevitably transform a sector that has, until now, been traditional and scarcely digitalized. Soon, we will witness a paradigm shift in how we approach every … Read more