ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Tue, 8 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/1032530/timber-tectonics-10-projects-rethinking-wood-construction-in-contemporary-china Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Jonathan Yeung https://www.archdaily.com/1032530/timber-tectonics-10-projects-rethinking-wood-construction-in-contemporary-china In much of China, concrete remains the dominant construction material. Despite growing concerns over its environmental impact, concrete continues to align with the priorities of many developers and clients—it is fast, cost-effective, and highly durable. As a result, most building types in China still rely heavily on concrete. This reliance is further reinforced by China's position as the world's largest producer of Portland cement. A deeply entrenched supply chain, rooted in raw material manufacturing and economic infrastructure, ensures that concrete remains the default choice in the construction industry.

]]> https://www.archdaily.com/1033199/architecture-and-agency-rethinking-authorship-through-participatory-design Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +0000 Jonathan Yeung https://www.archdaily.com/1033199/architecture-and-agency-rethinking-authorship-through-participatory-design Architecture has historically produced many iconic buildings shaped by singular visions—often designed unilaterally for users, communities, and cities. While this top-down approach has enabled strong formal coherence and conceptual clarity, it has also prioritized authorship over engagement. The result: projects that may be celebrated as visionary, yet often feel disconnected from the everyday realities of those who inhabit them.

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