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Three stunning cabins to discover in the Swiss Alps
Almost all architecture is enhanced by the landscape that it is set in. For proof, one only needs to look to the strickbau (log cabins) and contemporary holiday homes of Alpine Switzerland.
The old-school way of keeping the summer heat out of your home
Modern air conditioning isn’t the only way to keep cool in the summer. For generations, people have used their ingenuity to dial down indoor temperatures using nothing more than a well-crafted shutter.
How to design for severe weather and endangered species
A cosy housing project in Greenland and a botanical garden in Belgium show off innovations in practical design that go beyond aesthetics.
The design agenda: Copenhagen’s high hopes, Ecuador’s collaborative communities and a royal rumble in Saudi Arabia
The ancient Arabian oasis city hopes to inspire tourism through local initiatives.
Spaces that inspire: Exploring seven architecturally unique places around the world
There is no such thing as neutral architecture. Every part of a building’s design has a profound effect on us. Here we travel across the globe to celebrate some of our favourite buildings.
The design agenda: The subtle art of London studio Jonathan Tuckey Design and the Sharjah Architecture Triennial
Plus: A footpath connecting Porto’s communities.
House rules
Spending more time at home in the colder weather and hoping to give your interiors a lift? Follow our foolproof tips, from getting the lights right to reviving a favourite chair.
In focus
Our pick of the sofas, tables, chairs and accessories that are sure to bring comfort and joy into our workplaces and homes.
Telling storeys
Themed ‘The Laboratory of the Future’, the International Architecture Exhibition returns to Venice this year. We meet the professionals breaking new ground
