A laboratory, a tennis pavilion and a kindergarten are among these ten translucent buildings with exteriors made from semi-transparent materials including polycarbonate and frosted glass.

Jan 30, 2023 · At such a challenging moment for democracy and human rights, there is no doubt that transparent buildings can harbor authoritarian, opaque, and fascist governments.

These transparent buildings, characterized by innovative glass and materials technology, are redefining the aesthetics and functionality of urban architecture. This article explores the rise of …

Jun 29, 2016 · Daredevils can enjoy sweeping views of Los Angeles while descending a transparent slide almost 1,000 feet above the city (+ movie). The Skyslide opened last …

4 days ago · The exposed skeleton runs through the entire building, its rhythm reinforcing both the logic of the structure and the company’s transparent approach to forestry. A solar power plant …

Nov 12, 2021 · Plans for windowless student dorms in California attracted widespread criticism last week, but Munger Hall is not the first building to keep natural light at bay. Our latest …

Jul 3, 2020 · It is covered in heat-reflective “Solarcool” glass to mirror the surrounding remote desert of its site, located 10 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree, California. Designed by …

In the realm of architectural innovation, the Glass Chapel in the United States emerges as a transparent marvel, blending aesthetic allure with a commitment to sustainability. This article …

Through creative means such a mesh aluminum screens, ribbed glass cladding, and acrylic rods, these six projects examine how contemporary designers are creating an architecture of …

May 28, 2013 · Transparent architecture, contemporary house design around the world article by Matthias Neumann: new residential property, buildings

Transparent Buildings and the Illusion of Democracy. New City Hall in Buenos Aires / Foster + Partners. Courtesy of Foster + Partners

Feb 6, 2025 · Discover the most noteworthy examples of "Transparency in Architecture", where the focus is on utilizing materials and design techniques that create visual accessibility or …

Dec 19, 2017 · Renzo Piano began designing the The New York Times building shortly after 9/11, and completed the project in 2007. Piano also used glass for the upper levels, but shaded the …

Kalwall has been tested by the Bird-Safe Buildings Alliance and is listed in the American Bird Conservancy’s product and solutions database for glass collisions. All of this means you can …

Feb 28, 2025 · Imagine a cityscape where buildings dissolve into their surroundings, their glass facades reflecting the changing sky. Transparent architecture is redefining modern design, …

Feb 26, 2025 · One of the oldest continuously occupied communities in the country, New Mexico’s Acoma Pueblo (nicknamed “Sky City”) sits atop a 357-foot sandstone bluff called Acoma Rock, …

Mar 6, 2025 · The average new single-family home built in America in 2024 was 2,366 square feet, just slightly up from 2,223 square feet in 1999. But of course the Giant White House is not …

Mar 12, 2025 · Empire State Building, New York City, by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon. Still one of New York City's most famous structures, the Empire State Building is recognisable for its …