Unlike traditional swimming pools, which contain chlorine, natural pools rely on plants and rocks for filtration instead. An underwater retaining wall separates the swimming area (where humans — and sometimes fish — swim) from the regenerative zone, which closely resembles wetlands filled with aquatic plants like water lilies or water lotus. Pumps, and sometimes waterfalls, keep the water moving, and the rocks and skimmers filter sediment and large debris. — The New York Times
The alternative pools gained popularity in the UK before the trend was imported here. Costs range from between $50,000 to $200,000 to install and have the added bonus of self-winterization. One drawback might be the intrusion of some unwanted animal guests; however, the Times says: "Natural... View full entry
In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the... View full entry
This week, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced its participation with the nonprofit Fawcett Society in a new study of women architects who are either currently practicing or have left the profession. The study, which is due out next year, aims to establish a clearer picture... View full entry
The scope of next year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB 6) will be responsive to changes within architecture and other salient issues united under the theme Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change and curated by UIC School of Architecture director Florencia Rodriguez. The... View full entry
Nationwide nonresidential construction spending increased by 0.1% in the month of September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of recent U.S. Census Bureau data. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.22 trillion... View full entry
This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking exceptional architecture in the UK, exemplary work by women and non-binary designers, the best in sustainable design, and designs of a youth-oriented city in Wuxi, China, that... View full entry
Ten months of work later, we present to you an architects list unprecedented in its scope and diligence, representing firms in 42 states plus the District of Columbia. These are the nation’s finest practitioners of the creation of “home,” and the residential specialists best suited to help you build the setting for your life’s most meaningful experiences—all vetted and at your fingertips. — Forbes
The list includes some familiar names to Archinect readers. Past RIBA Stirling Prize winner Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Bestor Architecture, D.U.S.T, and Waechter Architecture were included. West Coast heavyweights Olson Kundig Architects, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, and Brooks + Scarpa were joined... View full entry
The winner of the 2024 Royal Academy Dorfman Prize has been announced as the Ukrainian volunteer architecture collective Livyj Bereh. The annual £10,000 ($13,000 USD) honor, which is selected by a jury of Academicians following each shortlisted candidate’s public presentation, was given to... View full entry
The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies has announced the recipients of its Europe 40 Under 40 Awards for 2023 and 2024. The series seeks to recognize “Europe’s most promising figures in architecture and design and their outstanding and innovative... View full entry
The opening date for the restored Frick Collection museum in New York City has been set to April 2025. The multiyear Selldorf Architects project revitalizes existing spaces while adding new galleries to the program and opening up the historic Fifth Avenue mansion's second floor to visitors... View full entry
With fall well underway, now is a good time to see what's in store for the architecture and design community this November.From the roster of ongoing and upcoming events listed on Bustler, here is a brief curated selection of recommendations worth checking out.UPCOMING EVENTS View full entry
The long road back for residents of the western North Carolina counties that were heavily impacted due to flooding from Hurricane Helene is still being mapped out, but now the New York Times and other local outlets are reporting on critics who say reforms to the state’s building codes could have... View full entry
The shortlist for this year’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) House of the Year award has been released in advance of the December 3rd winner’s announcement. Six projects from London and places as far away as Monmouthshire and Cornwall were selected from the broader pool of... View full entry
The 12th European Prize for Urban Public Space has been awarded to two projects in Warsaw, Poland and Porto do Son, Spain that enhanced the civic experience of their respective locales through public space designs rooted in history, urban revitalization, and the spirit of community and place.The... View full entry
This week's edition of our curated jobs roundup from the Archinect Job board highlights 15 architecture schools looking to add faculty, academic leaders, facilities staff, and fellows to their institutions. Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect... View full entry
