E2 switches and sockets by Gira
Dezeen Showroom: residential switches, sockets and thermostats are given an elevated and consistent aesthetic using the slimline E2 series by German electrical hardware brand Gira. Read more
Adrian James Architects wraps Copper Bottom house in origami-like shell
A green-patinated copper shell topped with solar panels forms this « habitable power station » in Oxford, designed by local studio Adrian James Architects. Read more
Dezeen survey points to « broken » architecture and design industry
Dezeen’s architecture and design working-conditions survey paints an alarming picture of an industry under strain. Nat Barker reports. Read more
« Working yourself to the point of exhaustion is no longer a badge of honour »
As Dezeen’s working-conditions survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with low pay and long hours among architects, Amanda Baillieu considers what has gone wrong in the profession. Read more
Shocking personal stories from Dezeen’s working-conditions survey
Nightmare bosses, public shamings, racist pay policies and even being forced to eat lunch in a cupboard. Here are some of the troubling experiences shared in response to Dezeen’s working-conditions survey. Read more
One in five architecture and design workers planning to leave industry
A fifth of people working in architecture and design expect to leave their field soon amid discontent over high workloads and low pay, Dezeen’s working-conditions survey has found. Read more
Hyundai unveils electric rickshaws « tailored to India’s unique environment »
Car manufacturer Hyundai has revealed concept designs for two electric vehicles that offer a futuristic alternative to the rickshaws used across India. Read more
How to Create a Responsive Website for All Devices
source In the digital age, creating a responsive website is no longer optional. A responsive design ensures your website adapts seamlessly to different devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. With an increasing number of users accessing websites on mobile devices, offering a consistent user experience across all platforms is vital for success. Whether you’re building …
Bench with 3D-printed scaffold for moss features in San Francisco exhibition
Eight Bay Area designers created interpretations of public benches for the Works in Progress III design exhibition during San Francisco’s Art Week, using materials such as salvaged local wood and 3D-printed ceramics. Read more
Red-painted steel structures feature in Mexican riverfront revitalisation
Architecture studio Entorno y Contexto has led the redevelopment of a stretch of the Papaloapan River on Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, installing lightweight steel structures on stilts and landscaping to facilitate recreation. Read more