Landscape Designer Extraordinaire Martha Schwartz

Martha Schwartz is a renowned American landscape architect and artist whose unique approach to design has made a significant impact on the field of landscape architecture. Born in 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Schwartz's childhood experiences growing up in a bustling city would later inspire her work as a landscape architect. Schwartz graduated from the University...

Who Was A Better Architect Le Corbusier or Frank Lloyd Wright?

It is difficult to say who was a "better" architect between Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, as both were incredibly influential and highly regarded in their respective fields. Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect who was known for his contributions to the modernist movement in architecture, while Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect...

Never Been To Barcelona Five Things To Do

Back again with our Never Been To posts. Here we are off to, Barcelona is a vibrant city that offers a rich mix of culture, history, and entertainment. As a first-time tourist to the city, there are several must-see attractions that are sure to leave a lasting impression. Here are the five best things to...

Taj Lake Palace That Awesome Hotel In India

The Taj Lake Palace, also known as Jag Niwas, is a luxury hotel located on the island of Jag Niwas in Lake Pichola in Udaipur, Rajasthan India. Built in the 18th century, this stunning white marble palace is a true masterpiece of architecture and design. The palace was originally built by Maharana Jagat Singh II...

Architect Stefano Boeri

Stefano Boeri is an Italian architect and urban planner known for his innovative and sustainable designs. Born in Milan in 1956, Boeri studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan before beginning his career as an architect and urban planner. Boeri's early work focused on residential and commercial buildings, but he quickly gained recognition for...

The Magnificent Agra Fort Of Uttar Pradesh

Agra Fort, also known as the Red Fort of Agra, is a historical fort located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 and served as the primary residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638, when the capital was moved to Delhi. The fort is...

Los Angeles Icon Chateau Marmont

The Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles is a magical and iconic hotel in the heart of Hollywood. There are numerous reasons why this hotel is so special, including its rich history, famous guests, and unique architecture. First and foremost, the Chateau Marmont has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the 1920s....

What Are Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) is a type of solar panel that is architecturally integrated into the building structure itself. This means that the solar panels are not only used to generate electricity, but also serve as part of the building's exterior or roof. Some examples of BIPV include: Solar shingles: These are thin, flat solar...

Interview Cedrick R On Renewable Energy

Our third interview with Cedrick, obviously we've enjoyed talking to him, his opinions and suggestions on sustainable architecture were good and so we've continued the interview and posting it here starting with politics and segueing in to renewable energy. With The New Administration Well Under Way, And In To Six Months Or So What Is...

Interview Cedrick R On Architecture And Sustainability

This is the second part of a long interview with Cedrick that we previously published. Since we’ve been covering the climate and environment much more as of late, we thought that this was a good interview and splitting it up in to two would be the best course of action. Can You Define For Our...

Interview With Architect Cedrick R

You’re An Architect? Yes From Everything We’ve Been Reading Online, The Building Business Has Been Bananas Lately. How’s Work? I’ve been busier than I can ever remember, kind of a bittersweet success considering the circumstances.  Having A Booming Business During A Pandemic Somehow Feels Wrong? Isn’t this kind of like leading the witness… but, yes....

We Love The New Circular Apple Headquarters

Okay, so before we get shouted down, yes the new Apple Headquarters that we’re referencing was in fact officially open in 2017, so it’s not exactly “new”, but it does replace the old Apple headquarters and is still relatively new by any measure of building standards. We’re talking about the big circle building designed by...

Because You Asked Building Integrated PV

Ok, so this is the first post to our Because You Asked section, which we're just creating now. In a recent interview that we posted, Jennifer was curious about more designer friendly or sort of architecturally interesting solar PV, something other than the usual stuck up on the roof. We've done a little bit of...