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Rome: Ancient Supercity Infographic — History.com Interactive Games, Maps and Timelines. Roman Architecture. The 10 Most Inspirational TED Talks for Architects. The 10 Most Inspirational TED Talks for Architects Inspiration is a funny thing: when you need it is nowhere to be seen, and just when you're not expecting it, it can blindside you in the least convenient of places.

The 10 Most Inspirational TED Talks for Architects

Here's ten inspirational TED talks for architects (in no particular order) from people with broad and unique views on architecture. Some might enlighten, educate or even enrage you - at the very least they should get those creative juices flowing a little better. Take-in these ten TED talks after the break... 1. There's usually an obvious answer to most problems, and then there's Thomas Heatherwick's solution. 2.

With buildings, it is usually the finished product which grabs the most attention, however, for Bjarke Ingels the story behind the design is more interesting and useful than whatever the final product happens to be. 3. How does a graph become a building? 4. 5. 6. Julian Treasure wants to know: 'Do architects have ears? ' Architecture breaking news and top projects from around the world. Mar 31, 2016 #architecture last year, hadid spoke with designboom about her upbringing, influences, and creative vision. see her » following a complete re-structuring, the symbolic towers have been re-connected and rehabilitated to the » the acclaimed iraqi-born architect died of a heart attack in a miami hospital, where she was being treated » blending with the green exteriors, the interiors within this inviting eatery have been realized to complement »

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Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide. Dynamic Architecture. Dynamic Architecture: Rotating Buildings in Dubai and Moscow. Revolution in Architecture We have seen tall buildings, we have seen strange buildings, but have you seen buildings in motion that actually change their shape?

Dynamic Architecture: Rotating Buildings in Dubai and Moscow

Sounds unbelievable but not to Dr. David Fisher. Visionary architect Dr. David Fisher is the creator of the world’s first building in motion – the revolutionary Dynamic Tower. This building will never appear exactly the same twice. (Image: Dynamic Architecture ™ all rights reserved to Dr. It is amazing but you will have the choice of waking up to sunrise in your bedroom and enjoying sunsets over the ocean at dinner. In addition to being such an incredible engineering miracle it will produce energy for itself and even for other buildings because it will have wind turbines fitted between each rotating floor.

Watch this movie clip to see the Dynamic Architecture in action. There are currently two projects of such Dynamic Architecture in the world – Dubai and Moscow. Dubai Project Moscow Project The tower will be 1312 ft (400 meters) tall. Unusual Architecture. Arcologías. Just another WordPress.com weblog. DSIGN INFO. Arquitectura. Archetecture. Architecture. ARCHITECTURE. Architecture. Thaotran2505. Biomimicry. Fibonacci sacred geometry. Home. Architecture. Top 20 International Architecture Websites 2012: Giants of Architecture Online. On June 4, 2012 we released the Top 20 International Urban Planning Websites 2012, now it’s architecture’s turn.

Top 20 International Architecture Websites 2012: Giants of Architecture Online

We searched for your international architectural sources, using Alexa International Rankings, and found these to be your 2012 – Top 20 most popular architecture-related websites.* Whether serving you with visual inspiration through featured projects, providing opportunities for you to connect to the larger architecture community, or tools to develop your business practice – this is where you (and your peers) spend most of that precious Internet browsing time (and we know it’s during “working” hours).

Check out the list and let us know if we’ve missed someone important, in the comment section below. 1. SkyscraperCity / / @skyscrapercity SkyscraperCity, although a forum, is the highest ranking architecture-related website. 2. 3. 4. 5. ArchDaily claims, in their tagline, that they are “the world’s most visited architecture website.” 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Renée van Staveren. World of Architecture.