Italian architect Stefano Boeri is bringing nature into big cities with his "vertical forest" concept for sustainable high-rise homes, which promote urban biodiversity and improve the quality of life ...

There aren’t many things more alarming that an upright cobra ready to strike. A tower shaped like a cobra, therefore, will command a skyline. Russian architect Vasily Klyukin released renderings for ...

Nina Rappaport: How is your company organized, and what is your philosophy about development? Do you have a mantra or some basic guiding principles? Douglas Durst: We do have a protocol to follow.

Typically, when you want to build a high rise, you need iron, steel, cement, concrete; materials that are super strong and durable but also come with a high carbon footprint. Now, some builders are ...

The famous observation decks of 20th-century buildings—the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, the World Trade Center—were low-tech but thrilling open-air platforms ringed by coin-operated ...

This scene shows a traditional-style wall with detailed carvings and calligraphy, positioned in a calm courtyard with a ...