ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Thu, 9 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1039958/beyond-circulation-stair-solutions-for-small-footprint-living-in-asia Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Jonathan Yeung https://www.archdaily.com/1039958/beyond-circulation-stair-solutions-for-small-footprint-living-in-asia In many high-density cities across Asia, the staircase is often treated as a necessary evil. Whether in apartment buildings, private homes, or retail interiors, it is frequently hidden, tucked away, or pushed to the margins—an element to be minimized so more area can be given to "usable" space. Yet as density intensifies and square footage becomes increasingly scarce, architects and designers are forced to rethink this vertical puzzle.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1002518/explore-15-houses-that-get-the-most-out-of-an-accessory-dwelling-unit-adu Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000 James Wormald https://www.archdaily.com/1002518/explore-15-houses-that-get-the-most-out-of-an-accessory-dwelling-unit-adu Contemporary family living setups mean parents and grandparents in need of care, teenagers and young adults in need of independence, and homeowners in need of the financial security of a guaranteed passive income are all finding themselves in the same situation, and under the same roof. With little extra space to move into, and few options in an increasingly squeezed housing market to move out to, the simple solution is just to add another roof.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1000446/how-architecture-and-design-on-earth-helps-to-plan-for-life-on-mars Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 James Wormald https://www.archdaily.com/1000446/how-architecture-and-design-on-earth-helps-to-plan-for-life-on-mars SpaceX founder and science-fiction fan Elon Musk is attempting to make the fiction of space travel a scientific reality. ‘In order to safeguard the existence of humanity,’ he explains, ‘we need to become a multi-planetary civilization.’ Musk says he’s laser-focused on ensuring we make a second home elsewhere in space, and has his sights set on Mars. He’s not alone, of course. NASA’s recently-released Moon to Mars Architecture Concept Review is a ‘study of the hardware and operations needed for human missions to the Moon and Mars,’ leading to long-term scientific discovery and human habitation in deep space.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/898561/un-and-yale-university-unveil-tiny-house-as-the-future-of-eco-living Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Niall Patrick Walsh https://www.archdaily.com/898561/un-and-yale-university-unveil-tiny-house-as-the-future-of-eco-living In an effort to spark public discussion and new ideas on how sustainable design can manifest as decent, affordable housing, Yale University has collaborated with UN Environment and UN-Habitat to unveil a “tiny house” fully powered by renewable energy. At 22-square-meters, the eco-house is designed to “test the potential for minimizing the use of natural resources such as water.”

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