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Here's what could happen to America's hundreds of dead malls
As one of the first postwar suburban shopping centers in the US, the Northgate Mall in northern Seattle defines classic mall architecture.Its architect, John Graham Jr., pioneered the dumbbell, big-box...
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8 remarkable skyscrapers and mega-projects that will debut in American cities...
Across the United States, cities are in the middle of a construction boom.And several projects are nearly complete — from a skyscraper dubbed the "Jenga Tower" in Austin, Texas to a neighborhood of...
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This $33,500 home can resist earthquakes and pop up in under 7 hours
Designed by the Italian architect Renato Vidal, the MADI home can be built in six to seven hours with the help of a crane and a three-person construction crew.The prefabricated, earthquake-resistant...
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Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can...
Like a number of coastal areas around the world, the United Arab Emirates is becoming increasingly vulnerable to sea level rise.According to a 2017 study from the Emirates Wildlife Society and World...
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South Korea spent over $1 billion on these mega-venues for the 2018 Winter...
When a city is chosen to host the Olympics, the country's government usually shells out hundreds of millions to build extravagant venues for the athletes and fans.The 2018 Winter Olympics in South...
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The ugliest building in every US state, according to people who live there
Architecture is a form of art. When a city constructs a new building, it should add beauty to its streetscape.But that doesn't always happen. Every town across the United States likely has a tower, a...
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3 of the most beautiful schools in the world
On Friday, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the winners of the 2018 Honor Awards— considered the highest achievement in architecture and design. The winning architects are all based...
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The Netherlands is getting a 'vertical forest' skyscraper covered in over...
A plant-filled, affordable housing skyscraper will be built in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Designed by Italian firm Stefano Boeri Architetti, it will feature 125 apartment units priced at below-market...
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Hong Kong is so expensive that architects are building 100-square-foot ‘tube...
For the past seven years, Hong Kong has held the title of the world's priciest city for home-buyers, according to the 2017 Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey.James Law, a Hong...
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Frank Lloyd Wright's final home is back on the market for $3.25 million —...
There's a reason why the late architect Frank Lloyd Wright is a household name.From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, he pioneered the Prairie School movement of architecture,...
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The 17 most expensive skyscrapers built in the last 30 years
Over the last few decades, skyscrapers' heights — and thus their costs — have continued to climb.Business Insider rounded up the most expensive towers built in the last 30 years, defining a skyscraper...
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Photos from inside Apple's new $5 billion headquarters (AAPL)
Apple employees are moving into the company's new headquarters, Apple Park, and posting photos on Instagram.The photos show a stunning-looking building, especially at dusk. Apple Park is not open to...
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9 iconic landmarks in the US that are falling apart
Travel hubs like Penn Station and LaGuardia Airport in New York are in need of serious improvements.Mount Rushmore is full of cracks and requires constant maintenance.There are many other iconic...
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An abandoned baseball stadium site is being turned into the largest wooden...
Architects often rely on three primary materials for office buildings: steel, glass, and reinforced concrete.A new tower in Newark, New Jersey will defy that standard. It will instead be made of...
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30 eerie pictures that show what happens to Olympic venues after the games end
The 2018 Winter Olympics are starting on Thursday, February 8th in Pyeongchang, South Korea.After the medals have been awarded and the athletes have all gone home until the next games, host cities are...
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Singapore is replacing an abandoned parking lot with a stunning skyscraper...
In an effort to raise employee productivity and happiness, a growing number of companies are incorporating greenery into their workplace designs.In Singapore, a new office tower that will feature...
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34 haunting photos taken inside abandoned buildings around the world
Buildings are abandoned for a myriad of reasons — war, political unrest, natural disasters, dried-up funding, or a simple relocation to better facilities. Factories, airports, hospitals, and homes that...
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This low-cost bamboo home can be built in just a few days — no professional...
Building a traditional home can take anywhere from a few weeks to months, depending on the size and specifications. But in recent years, architects have increasingly looked to prefabricated...
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Saudi Arabia is building the world's tallest skyscraper — here's what it will...
At 2,717 feet, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai reigns as the tallest tower in the world.But by 2020, a new skyscraper may claim that title. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is building a high-rise that will stretch...
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South Korea built a $109 million Olympic stadium just to eventually tear it down
South Korea spent $109 million on the construction of a stadium for the 2018 Winter Olympics.The complex is a temporary arena. After the games end, the city of Pyeongchang will demolish it.Future host...
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