From an accessible history of design to a facsimile of a super rare architecture magazine, these are the books we loved this year.

Massing Matters This architectural design book focuses on massing studies for multi-unit housing projects, namely ...

When he came into his own in the 1960s and ’70s, Gehry — an outsider with a chip on his shoulder — shook up an elitist, dogmatic architecture establishment with an approach based on artfulness, ...

Abstract: Low voltage direct current (LVDC) system with photovoltaic (PV) source typically contains multiple converters that are used to control the power flow from the PV array to DC loads leading to ...

Standing in a modernist home in the Hollywood Hills, designed by Scott Mitchell of the architecture firm Scott Mitchell Studio, as I did recently, you feel calm, almost serene. The materials, ...

Writer - Patricia joins Simple Flying with over 20 years of experience in aviation. She has served as cabin crew on flights from economy-class through to first-class and on private jets as well as ...

Drawing Proper/Drawing Improper is a meditation on contemporary architectural drawing practice framed through 56 artifacts created by 28 architectural firms from around the globe. Each drawing replies ...

Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

This tutorial shows how to build a clean and simple modern house using basic materials in Minecraft. The design is compact, functional, and ideal for survival or creative mode. A good starting point ...