The Best Articles in Architecture
The most useful articles and videos in Architecture from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Architecture Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Architecture by Refind users in 2024 so far.
Videos
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The Leaning Tower of New York City
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What is ...?
New to Architecture? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is ‘Gothic’? It’s more complicated than you think.
Hidden in the architecture of some of the world’s most famous buildings is a cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East.
How to ...?
How to Build a Home that Lasts a Thousand Years
Tradition in the building arts explained the long way around, in three easy to remember rules.
«Beauty is objective and its effects are broadly similar and consistent across cultures and across millennia. For proof I only ask you to study a rose.»
Trending
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The Future is Modular: Factory-Built Architecture is the Way Out of the Housing Crisis
Modular housing lacks the romantic, bespoke quality many people look for in architecture. Firms like Cutwork are changing these perceptions.
The Squatters of Beverly Hills
After a fugitive doctor abandoned his mansion, an enterprising group of party throwers slid in, upending the lives of their wealthy neighbors.
How Virtual Reality Could Transform Architecture
Some architects believe VR will lead to more efficient and effective design. Others see it as little more than a gimmick.
The Supertalls Have Walled In Central Park
From the Sheep Meadow or the Reservoir, they’re impossible to not see.
$2.1M for a House With Ocean Views. In Malibu? In a Trailer Park?
A beachfront home in California is always going to come at a price. For this renovated double-wide in Point Dume Club, it might be less (or a lot more) than you’d imagined.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Architecture—all under 10 minutes.
This building made of growing trees could change the way we think about architecture
Using trees and a scaffold, Terreform One is growing the building of the future.
15 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe That Everyone Should See Once
These captivating destinations that should be on everyone’s must-visit list
The asbestos times
Asbestos was a miracle material, virtually impervious to fire. But as we fixed city fires in other ways, we came to learn about its horrific downsides.
9 Japandi living room ideas to add this calming design style to your interiors
If sustainability and wellness-inspired interiors fit your style, these Japandi living room ideas are sure to inspire
The Most Popular Interior Design and Decorating Styles
An interior design dictionary, if you will.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Architecture.
Sphere and Loathing in Las Vegas
My night in front of the world’s largest LED screen
The architectural style wars have started all over again
Traditionalist and modernist architecture are both mass-produced, industrial and international. Is there an alternative?
A rebel spirit and an artist’s eye: Russell Page’s landscape design
In an era of 20th-century suburban sprawl, the great designer Russell Page infused soulful philosophy into his gardens
Real Estate's Hidden AI Revolution
AI is optimizing a fragmented real estate production chain from planning to property management. It's initiating a productivity cascade.
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