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Why People Are Loving Their Rotating Homes
An innovative group of architects are making rotating homes that follow the direction of the sun and give tenants a different view out of their window every week.
Why Architects Need to Be Aware of Rising Sea Levels
Explore how architects are responding to rising sea levels and climate change.
Is There a Smog Eating Skyscraper in the Future of Cityscapes?
Is it really possible to have a skyscraper that eats smog? Architecture company called Arconic has the answer.
Are Tesla's Rooftop Solar Shingles Here to Stay?
Elon Musk from Tesla has not only altered the aesthetic of the solar panel but also re-imagined the application of the panels.
Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Architects?
As artificial intelligence becomes alarmingly popular the important question gets asked - can it actually replace a human?
Creating an Inclusive Playspace
This article explores how to make a playground inclusive and fun for children of all abilities.
Seeing Double: The Rise of Mirrored Architecture
Examine a variety of buildings that exemplify how there has been an increased interest in mirrored architecture.
This is Why Architecture Can Affect Your Mood
In this article you can learn how and why viewing architecture evokes similar emotions as viewing a piece of artwork.
What You Need to Know about 3D Printing + Architecture
Architects have already started competing to make the best 3D structure and it's only a matter of time before the competition yields grander results.
An Education in Design: Top Schools for Aspiring Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers
Consider these factors when making your final decision on a design school and view the top 5 architecture and interior design schools in the world.
Open-Ended Play: Structures that Inspire Imagination
View a roundup of our favourite open-ended play structures that stimulate imagination and promote inclusive play in fresh and exciting ways!
Urban Parks and Bike Lanes of the Future
With climate change, declining biodiversity, increasing urban sprawl and rising cost of land seriously threatening green spaces around the world, will tomorrow’s pioneering urban parks and bike lanes be found in the sky, on water and underground?
Trends worth Tracking: The New Role of Outdoor Site Furnishings
Learn more about the important – and evolving - role of outdoor site furnishings in public spaces.
Away with the Grey: Bringing Green Spaces Back to the City
CADdetails highlights 5 unique urban green spaces destined to become not only lush landmarks, but shining examples of bringing innovative green spaces back to the urban jungle.
At the Forefront: Our Top 5 Design Trends for 2016
CADdetails asks the question, what will 2016 hold in terms of global trends in architecture and design? Here are our top 5 predictions, in no particular order.
The Anatomy of a Healthy City
In this article, we take a tour of 4 destinations from across the globe that rank among the top 10 healthiest and most livable
Foot Patrol - What Makes a City Walkable?
We take a look at what makes a city walkable and the top 3 most walkable cities in the world.
Then & Now: The Evolution of Play
Today’s imaginative designers are leveraging technology to create unique play experiences designed to capture the imagination of Generation Z.
Planning Made Easy: Design, Collaborate & Build with 3D Technology
In this article, we look at 3 emerging tech trends poised to transform the AEC industry: 3D Laser Scanning, Cloud-Based Data Management and 3D Printing.