By Design

Living walls growing in prominence in urban areas

August 2, 2019

UK architects design and create recyclable cork house

Cork is usually used for wine bottles. Now some engineers say it could change the way homes are built with the environment in mind.

April 5, 2019

BY DESIGN: Guto Indio da Costa shapes Brazilian design

Brazil is known for its natural beauty but it’s also famous for producing creative people. Winner of some of the most important design awards in the world is Rio de Janeiro-born Luis Augusto “Guto” Indio da Costa.

March 8, 2019

BY DESIGN: The relevance of sacred architecture in the modern world

When local residents saw this plan by the spiritual order Sufism Reoreinted to be built in their neighborhood – many were up in arms.

November 23, 2018

BY DESIGN: African fashion grows on global stage

Kitenge, Ankara, Dutch wax-print, African fashion vibrant and colorful, and it’s growing in popularity in the U.S.

October 5, 2018

BY DESIGN: Brutalist architecture makes a comeback

One of the most divisive forms of architecture ever invented is enjoying a comeback as fans across the world try to preserve it.