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Group Technology, the Forgotten Cousin of Lean Manufacturing

yesterday

from Construction Physics in architecture

Industrial improvement systems — strategies for making a business more profitable, more efficient, or better operated — rise and fall in popularity...

Tales of an Urban Critic: A Search for the Soul of Cities and Self

yesterday

from Common Edge in architecture

Sam Kaplan Hall recounts his wide-ranging life in a new memoir that contains more than a few great personal stories.

Archinect City Guide: Unlock Manhattan with Julia Gamolina of Madame Architect

2 days ago

from Archinect - Features in architecture

Manhattan: So much to do, so little time! To make New York City's most densely populated borough more accessible for out-of-towners and residents...

New York City—the Metropolis Built on Water

3 days ago

from Common Edge in architecture

A talk with photographer Stanley Greenberg about his new book documenting the vast infrastructure of the city’s water system.

Mineral Hurricane

4 days ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

I recently had the pleasure of attending a press preview of the new documentary Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky and released last week by...

Mineral Hurricane

4 days ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

I recently had the pleasure of attending a press preview of the new documentary Architecton, directed by Victor Kossakovsky and released last week by...

When a Beloved Client Dies

4 days ago

from Common Edge in architecture

The connection between designer and user can—wonderfully and painfully—transcend the business of architecture.

Reading List 08/02/2025

6 days ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

European multifamily construction, a robot lamp, China’s self-driving car test, a “mini Moravec's paradox”, and more.

The Myth of St. Gaudí: Miracle Worker or Great Architect?

a week ago

from Common Edge in architecture

Even as he approaches sainthood, the man who “designed Barcelona” defies categorization.

Air-Borne

a week ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

This week, a conversation with Carl Zimmer about his new book Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe. Air-Borne is an epidemiological...

How the Architectural Model Maker Behind the Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale Impressed Architects Around the World

a week ago

from Archinect - Features in architecture

MAD’s exhibition in Rotterdam, to the China Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, to KPF’s renovated Manhattan studio, and to the groundbreaking ceremony...

Reading List 07/26/25

a week ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

An important FAA rule change, construction microfactories, recycling data center waste heat, the rise and fall of MATLAB, and more.

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones

2 weeks ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

This is the first official episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss the Preamble,...

Where are Vacation Homes Located in the US?

2 weeks ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

As of 2023, the US has around 142.3 million housing units: roughly one home for every 2.4 people in the country.

Archinect Meets: The Daily Splice

2 weeks ago

from Archinect - Features in architecture

Cutting up, piecing together, remixing, and collaging have been essential and time-tested elements of the creative process, including architecture....

A Change of Course – Honing Network Rail’s Wayfinding Guidance

2 weeks ago

from The Beauty of Transport in architecture

Finding your way around a Network Rail station is becoming another step easier. The publication of the most recent version of Network Rail’s...

What Is a “Director of Visualization” in the Age of AI and Fake News?

2 weeks ago

from Common Edge in architecture

A talk with Thomas Bates, the renderings guru at VMDO Architects.

The Quiet Storm

2 weeks ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

99% Invisible Presents: A Quiet Storm Party >> Sounds by Ayanna Heaven >> Sun July 27, 5-8pm >> Ace Hotel – Brooklyn, NY >> INFO & RSVP HERE! In the...

What Is This World Coming To?

2 weeks ago

from Common Edge in architecture

A trove of architectural imagery offers a bleak assessment of modern life.

Archinect City Guide: Get Your Portland Travel Tips from Chris Brown of Observation Studio

2 weeks ago

from Archinect - Features in architecture

Archinect City Guide dives into Portland, Oregon, today, featuring some of the favorite spots for dining, gallery-hopping, and discovery shared by...

Dateline January 2026: Mayor Mamdani Unveils His Affordable Housing Plan!

2 weeks ago

from Common Edge in architecture

The new mayor creates the Affordable Housing Authority, bringing the power of government to bear on a problem that the private sector has failed to...

Seer

2 weeks ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

A few weeks ago, The Economist looked at the growing problem of “ubiquitous technical surveillance” in the field of espionage. It describes the...

Seer

2 weeks ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

A few weeks ago, The Economist looked at the growing problem of “ubiquitous technical surveillance” in the field of espionage. It describes the...

geo/acc

2 weeks ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

Slag heap debris on the English coast has apparently been fusing into a new kind of sedimentary rock. A team of geologists studying the beach recently...

geo/acc

2 weeks ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

Slag heap debris on the English coast has apparently been fusing into a new kind of sedimentary rock. A team of geologists studying the beach recently...

Reading List 07/19/25

2 weeks ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

Chinese shipbuilding, air quality around the world, construction equipment automation, a worldwide map of lightning strikes, and more.

The DNA of Buffalo Has Changed—When Will We Finally Change With It?

3 weeks ago

from Common Edge in architecture

Local leaders continue to hold on to outdated assumptions about what the city is and could become.

Neil Young’s iPod Killer

3 weeks ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

Neil Young is one of the most decorated and popular musicians of the 20th century. But he’s much more than a legend of classic rock. In fact, he’s...

A Historic Prague Brewery Becomes Part of a New Residential District

3 weeks ago

from Common Edge in architecture

Adaptive reuse in the Czech Republic.

Modern Craftsmanship Meets Family Living in This Rebuilt California Home

3 weeks ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

What began as a small repair job turned into a complete architectural reinvention. Designed by boutique Northern California firm Medium Plenty, this...

Reading List 07/12/2025

3 weeks ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

25 years of earthquakes, Google’s 2013 efforts to build a phone in the US, bear attacks in Japan, coal seam fires, and more.

A Look Inside A Home That Feels Like Living in a Forest Sanctuary

4 weeks ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

Just off the coast of Seattle, a young family found their rhythm on Orcas Island, a lush, bluffside site in Deer Harbor where the forest meets the...

Roman Mars’s Guide to San Francisco

4 weeks ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

In this bonus episode sponsored by GetYourGuide, Roman shares some of his favorite stories about San Francisco, the city in his backyard, starting...

Inside the Forest Home That’s All About Light, Space, and Simplicity

4 weeks ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

Tucked into the misty woods of North Bend, Washington, Forest Pavilion blurs the boundary between shelter and site. Designed by Signal Architecture +...

Should the Federal Government Sell Land?

4 weeks ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

An early version of the US Senate budget bill which passed last week included a provision to sell off between 2 and 3 million acres of federal land in...

This Sculptural Home Turns Minimalism Into a Statement

4 weeks ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

Brighton Sands is a four-storey family home in Melbourne designed by mckimm, blending inspiration from the LA hills with a distinctly Australian sense...

My Crystal Ball: An Architect Holds Humanity’s Future in the Palm of His Hand

a month ago

from Common Edge in architecture

Speculative fiction about our next million years of existence.

Food Deserts

a month ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

Woonsocket, Rhode Island was once home to many locally owned and regional grocers. There were small stores such as Fernandes Produce and Big D’s. The...

Architectural Dressage

a month ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

You’ve likely already seen the large complex of buildings in Shanghai that was picked up as a single block and walked to an adjacent site by a phalanx...

Architectural Dressage

a month ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

You’ve likely already seen the large complex of buildings in Shanghai that was picked up as a single block and walked to an adjacent site by a phalanx...

Modern Living Meets Montreal’s History in a Striking Loft Transformation

a month ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

In the heart of Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal, La Firme has redefined what it means to live within history. Their latest project, Elmire, transforms a...

How Will the “Big Beautiful Bill” Affect Renewable Energy Efforts?

a month ago

from Common Edge in architecture

It’s a mixed bag—with some potential upsides.

Uncontrolled Remains

a month ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

I find landfill chemistry weirdly fascinating, particularly the idea that untold millions of tons of garbage being stored in giant, artificial...

Uncontrolled Remains

a month ago

from BLDGBLOG in architecture

I find landfill chemistry weirdly fascinating, particularly the idea that untold millions of tons of garbage being stored in giant, artificial...

A Mid-Century Modern Home Reimagined for a Family in California

a month ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

In the hills of Palo Alto, California, an iconic Eichler home has been respectfully transformed by architect-artist Gustave Carlson. Originally built...

Reading List 07/05/2025

a month ago

from Construction Physics in architecture

A microscopic electric motor, California’s CEQA rollback, a US shipbuilding startup, Chinese map obfuscation, and more.

This 1970s Home Gets a Family-Friendly Makeover

a month ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

In Calgary’s quiet residential landscape, a dated 1970s bungalow has been thoughtfully transformed into a warm, family-first home by Mera Studio...

The Irony of Nigeria’s Resilient Democracy and Growing Legacy of Urban Tyranny

a month ago

from Common Edge in architecture

Planning policies reflect a deep disdain for the poor, prioritizing elite aesthetics over social equity.

Open Borders

a month ago

from 99% Invisible in architecture

A border is an idea so powerful that we never even have to see it to believe it. Or believe in it. Global borders can be sites of peace and conflict,...

Outdoor Seating You’d Actually Want to Visit: Where Nature Is Wrapped in a Whimsical Birdcage

a month ago

from Contemporist Newsletter in architecture

At the heart of San Francisco’s Mission Rock development, The Garden Party by Min Design transforms a bustling pedestrian path into something softer,...