A hotly-debated topic in Archinect's discussion forum is unpaid employment. If you're one of those people who are considering working for free, here's a info-graphic cheat sheet, designed by Jessica Hische, to help you decide if it's worth it. ↑ Click image to enlarge A hotly-debated topic in... View full entry

World-renowned architect Frank Gehry has unveiled plans for his first building in Australia - a state-of-the-art business school to be built in Sydney. The building will feature a wrinkly facade built using a combination of brick and glass. "The hardest thing to do with modern architecture is... View full entry

Researchers at the University of Newcastle in the UK have created a new kind of concrete glue that can patch up the cracks in concrete structures, restoring buildings that have been damaged by seismic events or deteriorated over time. But the glue isn’t an adhesive or some kind of synthetic... View full entry

He said, "The flight went well, despite a little problem when starting my engines. I was able to do my two loopings and I am very happy." He said, "The flight went well, despite a little problem when starting my engines. I was able to do my two loopings and I am very happy." yahoo View full entry

A system known as the ‘Levytator’ has been developed by Jack Levy, an Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at City University London. Unlike traditional designs, where redundant steps move underneath those in use, the Levytator utilises a continuous loop of curved modules... View full entry

Welcome to Conflict Kitchen’s first iteration, Kubideh Kitchen. Conflict Kitchen is a take-out restaurant that only serves cuisine from countries that the United States is in conflict with.Welcome to Conflict Kitchen’s first iteration, Kubideh Kitchen. Conflict Kitchen is a take-out... View full entry

AIGA | the professional association for design, unveiled Design Journeys Archive highlighting Lorenzo Homar's career in graphic art. AIGA | the professional association for design, unveiled Design Journeys Archive highlighting Lorenzo Homar's career in graphic art. AIGA | previously on Homar View full entry

Los Angeles' Museum of Contemporary Art has unveiled a new logo. Actually, they're bringing back the original logo from the '80's. I love it. Los Angeles' Museum of Contemporary Art has unveiled a new logo. Actually, they're bringing back the original logo from the '80's. I love it. Culture Monster View full entry

In light of the world’s recent earthquakes, finding a quake-proof building material is a top priority. A group of Japanese researchers are answering the call. They’ve developed a super elastic iron alloy that maintains its original shape even after serious stretching. Once optimized... View full entry

Imagine a printer that can spit out whole structures like a sculpture, chair or an entire building. Sounds science fiction-y, right? But that’s exactly what designer Enrico Dini created with his prototype D-Shape printer. Dini hopes to use the printer to create buildings made of stone and... View full entry

Some of the photos displayed below show exquisite furniture, created by the famous minimalist sculptor Donald Judd. These masterpieces of design are meant for furnishing apartments that also contain famous abstract paintings. The rest of the photos show ordinary cheap furniture. What's your... View full entry

Everyone's favorite infoviz guru: Edward Tufte, Appointee for Member, Recovery Independent Advisory Panel. Read Everyone's favorite infoviz guru: Edward Tufte, Appointee for Member, Recovery Independent Advisory Panel. Read | via burritojustice View full entry

One of the most misunderstood terms in the business world is disruptive technology. Core 77 | One of the most misunderstood terms in the business world is disruptive technology. Harvard's Clayton Christensen argues that "disruptive technologies were exactly those that did not appeal to entrenched... View full entry

The suspected cause is suicide. The suspected cause is suicide.For five years, until 2001, he also was the designer of the couture label Givenchy, where he turned the classic French house on its head, often drawing the ire of longtime fans of a label known for its elegant black dresses. He... View full entry

"His designs are both edgy and sophisticated. The Independent looks forward to the unveiling of Ron Arad's Design Museum in Israel and a major retrospective at the Barbican." "His designs are both edgy and sophisticated. The Independent looks forward to the unveiling of Ron Arad's Design Museum in... View full entry