Architecture
Let’s Open Our Sealed-Off Lives To Semi-Permeable Architecture
Traditional buildings are designed to provide protection against a savage world, with us safe on one side and our waste on the other. Architects have long relied on ‘hard’ materials such as…
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Building With The World’s Longest Cantilever Completed In Dubai
Designed by the Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei, One Za’abeel pushes the structural boundaries of architecture. One Za’abeel, designed by Japanese design firm Nikken Sekkei, has now been…
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How Do I Know If My Floor Plan Is Good?
A floor plan is a visual representation of a building’s layout, showing the arrangement of rooms and other features from a bird’s eye view. It’s like looking at a map of the…
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Heritage Algorithms Combine The Rigors Of Science With The Infinite Possibilities Of Art And Design
The model of democracy in the 1920s is sometimes called “the melting pot” – the dissolution of different cultures into an American soup. An update for the 2020s might be “open source,” where…
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The Circular Economy Can Decarbonise Our Cities
With global deadlines looming, and given that the built environment is responsible for almost 50% of raw materials’ consumption, it’s becoming imperative that we shift to a re-use, recycle,…
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What Would a Code of Ethics Look Like for Architecture Schools?
The practice of architecture is inherently future-oriented. Even the most shoddily built structure can last years, while the best-built works of architecture can last millennia. It is…
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Vertical Urbanism: Milan Highrises Reaching New Heights
Milan’s urban fabric has long been defined by change. In a city known for its historic monuments, from the Piazza Duomo and Milan Cathedral to works like Velasca Tower, contemporary…
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Why A Sculptor Pivoted From Gallery Installations To Big-Box Stores Design
At the advent of the the green architecture movement in the 1960s, the US artist and architect James Wines noticed a problem – he thought that many of the designs were so ugly that no one…
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The New Panorama is Vienna’s Latest Landmark In Prater Park
The new Panorama is Vienna’s latest landmark in Prater Park is a vast cylindrical tower near the iconic Riesenrad (Giant Ferris Wheel). This summer, Vienna celebrates 150 years since its…
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Zed Approves | The Amazon 50+ Holiday Gift Deals Worth Buying – UK Edition
You’ve procrastinated. It’s fine. We’ve all been there. But the algorithm has blessed us with a refreshingly decent crop of discounts this season—from the Apple gadgets that rarely see a price…
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Zed Approves | 12 Watch Gifts for the Holiday Season
A watch is a practical gift that carries both functional and emotional significance. Its functional value comes from its ability to tell time efficiently and, in the…
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Best Smartwatches, Your Gateway to Health Monitoring and Everyday Use
But how do you pick the right smartwatch? The answer depends on how you plan to use it. Let’s start with the most common features these devices provide. At the most basic level, a smartwatch…
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Air Fryer: The One Cooking Appliance to Rule Them All – Best All-Around Picks in 2025
We’ve tested many kitchen appliances, and air fryers have quickly become one of our favorites. Their biggest advantage is the reduced need for cooking oil and just as impressive is their…
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EXPERIENCE A BRITISH CHRISTMAS WHEREVER YOU ARE WITH GUZZ
The holiday season is synonymous with a certain magic, a time of year steeped in tradition and celebration. In the UK, Christmas is not just a festival; it’s an experience. From the twinkling…
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Decode Workweek Style with guzz
Are you a nerd who loves programming, coding, and solving problems? Do you want to express your passion and personality through your clothing? If so, you need to check out guzz, the online…
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10 Best And Finest Lighting Manufacturers In 2023
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” Do you need light bulbs or fixtures for your construction project? Are you looking for the best LED light…
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10 Plants That Actually Thrive Outdoors During the Fall
Summer may be coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean your gardening needs to end, too! While you might be familiar with colorful annuals that thrive in late summer, when the weather is…
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10 Heartwarming, Hilarious, and Horrifying IKEA Stories from Real Shoppers
IKEA turns 80 this year, yet it still doesn’t look a day over its vibrant, modern youth. To celebrate the anniversary, IKEA is bringing back vintage furniture styles, and we’re taking a walk…
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The British Passport Is Still One Of The Most Powerful – But Not For Long
A year ago, I reported on an apparent slump in the power of our new, dark blue, non-EU British passport. According to the Henley Index – a global ranking by a consultancy advising on…
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