Snarkitecture’s Fun House will take over the National Building Museum
It’s almost that time again—the National Building Museum’s (NBM) Great Hall will undergo another dramatic...
This fine-dining chef transforms food waste into creative gourmet dishes
Around one third of food produced in America is thrown out. But Tim Ma, a former electrical engineer-turned-chef,...
The March for Science kicks off in DC and over 200 other cities around the world tomorrow
Around 1.3 million people participated in March for Science rallies all around the world last year, according to...
BIG unveils sweeping overhaul to Smithsonian Campus Master Plan
BIG has unveiled an updated vision for the Smithsonian Campus Master Plan, a major redevelopment project in Washington,...
Luminous Bear Run Cabin offers dramatic views of the Cascade Mountains in Washington
The Bear Run Cabin in Marblemount, Washington, captures the dual nature of the surrounding landscape – the dramatic...
Getaway is launching new tiny house rentals in Washington DC and Boston
Getaway tiny houses are expanding, and we couldn't be more excited. Until now, you could only rent one of the...
Amazing Hive comes alive with sights and sounds in Washington, D.C.
Incredible sights and sounds have popped up at the National Building Museum in the heart of the United States capital,...
The funniest signs we spotted at the March for Science
Hundreds of thousands of people around the world took to the streets for Saturday’s March for Science - and the...
Why scientists are marching in over 400 cities today
Even if the president of the United States rejects science, scientists plan to make their voices heard. Tomorrow...
Studio Gang designs massive paper tube “Hive” for the National Building Museum
The National Building Museum has welcomed giant ball pits, mazes, and icebergs into its historic Great Hall, and...
Washington D.C. architect wants to shelter the homeless in decommissioned subway cars
Housing for the homeless is one issue society has struggled to solve, but 81-year-old architect Arthur Cotton Moore...
From D.C. to Cuba: crew on ultra-green yacht celebrates the renewable energy revolution
A solar and wind-powered sailboat is gliding along the United State's East Coast on a mission to bring awareness...
LEED Platinum GWU building helps people make healthier choices with smart design
The 161,100-square-foot Milken Institute School of Public Health was a difficult design challenge given its many...
Washington DC’s national monuments are getting slimed
The US' national monuments are under attack - not from a foreign power or aliens, but from microscopic organisms...
Washington, D.C. divests $6.4 billion pension fund from fossil fuels
Washington, D.C. just became the latest city to take climate action by divesting from fossil fuels. The District...
OMA unveils designs to transform iconic RFK Stadium-Armory campus from pavement to sports park
Events DC, the official sports authority and convention of the city, revealed two OMA proposals—the “North-South...
Stunning energy-smart home near D.C. looks like a super swanky Tetris ensemble
Surrounded by a grove of mature trees, the Mohican Hills House was strategically positioned to minimize site disturbance...
This room is adorned with 5,000 insects arranged in exquisite patterns
Angus’ awe-inspiring exhibit begins with the visitor’s first glimpse of the room: a shocking hot pink color...
This incredible 390-year-old bonsai tree survived an atomic bomb blast
Almost 70 years ago, on 6 August 1945, the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb "Little Boy" over Hiroshima. It killed...
La Casa provides permanent housing for the homeless in Washington DC
Instead of functioning as a temporary shelter, La Casa offers permanent accommodations to the homeless. This model...
World’s highest LEED-scoring school is powered by D.C.’s largest geothermal system
Located a few streets down from the U.S. Capitol, the historic Dunbar High School was founded in 1870 as the nation’s...
Haunting Images Show What Major US Cities Would Look Like if Sea Levels Rose 25 Feet
To create these images, Nickolay Lamm contacted Remik Ziemlinski from Climate Central, who provided more precise...
Meet the Team Picked to Redesign Washington D.C.’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
The budget for redesigning the 400,000 square foot (37,000 square meter) steel, brick and glass building is estimated...
Former EPA Headquarters Receive LEED Certified Retrofit as D.C.’s Newest Residential Towers
The Sky House towers usher in a future of adaptive reuse for the Southwest side of Washington D.C. These towers...
Harvest Home: Team Capitol DC Unveils Net-Zero 2013 Solar Decathlon Entry!
Students from the Catholic University of America, George Washington University and American University have been...
Scientists Bring Extinct Mouth-Brooding Frog Back to Life After 30 Years
Most of us probably thought the first species that would be brought back from extinction would be large, scaly,...
BIG Selected to Develop the Master Plan of the Smithsonian Institute Campus
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels is known for designing modern, unconventional buildings, so it comes as a bit of...
Adjaye Associates’ William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library Responds to a Hilly Site in Washington, DC
In 2010, Adjaye Associates won a competition to design two new neighborhood libraries for Washington, DC. Both...
Sumaya: An Elegant Hand-Crafted Mobile Home Clad in Cedar
Phil Duloy has built one of the most beautiful mobile homes we have ever seen. The “Sumaya” is a sustainable,...
Chakaia Booker’s Intricately Textured Salvaged Tire Sculptures Greet Visitors at the National Museum of Women in the Arts
Prior to the installation of Booker's recycled rubber sculptures, the NMWA featured very colorful works by French...