Here are a few favorite images from last year's trip to a building we love, the Dominus Winery, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2007 in Yountville.
A beautiful structure at a spectacular site, this building thoughtfully relates to its surroundings and blends into the landscape, establishing a sense of place through simplicity of form and massing.
We're taking a glimpse into the history and construction of one the ultimate forms of vernacular design- the Igloo. We'll look at how and where this building typology is used and address points of interest that still resonate today as models for how to approach sustainable design and historical precedent.
Read MoreThe initial phase of an installation of a 4.725 kW system in Laguna Beach began last week. Due to the authentic style, material, and detailing of this 1920's hacienda, maintaining the current aesthetic was of key importance. The location of the photovoltaic array was selected to provide for maximum solar exposure, while being virtually invisible from both the interior and exterior of the home.
Throughout history, religious structures have been established as significant places where architecture, culture, and symbolism meet. Whether a design serves as the embodiment of a specific religious doctrine or a more broad representation of spirituality, the result can be a fascinating glimpse into the values of place, people, and ideology. A beautiful example is the Cathedral of Christ the Light, in downtown Oakland by SOM.
Based in Tasmania, Australia, Robert Morris-Nunn has been practicing innovative, sustainable design for decades, and a 'socially humane' and culturally aware approach to design and architecture, coupled with a keen awareness of and consideration of the environment, is evident in his work.
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