Projects
BLDUS Unveils a Cork-Wrapped Home in a Washington D.C. Alley
Adjacent to another BLDUS project, the house is made of locally sourced redwood, cedar, black locust board, and Bamcore Eucalyptus panels.
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From Transfer Machine to Front Door: Pittsburgh Reinvents Its Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport’s new $1.7-billion terminal transforms a once-fragmented system into a unified, landscape-driven “front door” to the city.
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Presenting The 2026 METROPOLIS Future100
Here are the top 100 architecture and interior design students graduating in North America this year.
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The 2026 Planet Positive Awards
Applying to the most comprehensive awards for sustainable and healthy design will be easier than ever! Here’s everything you need to know.
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How The Craft of Kawai Kanjirō Teaches Us to Find Beauty in the Unknown
On the 100th anniversary of the Japanese mingei mo…
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Designing Architecture in Dialogue with Water
METROPOLIS Future100 2026 honoree Kimhour Lor exam…
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Meet the 2026 Planet Positive Awards Jurors
METROPOLIS announces the esteemed jurors for the 2…
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The Productive Tension of Prefabrication
Casa Guadalupe by HANGHAR pairs the logic of indus…
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Photographer Morris Lum Gives Chinatowns the Attention They Deserve
His new book, Chinatowns: Tong Yan Gaai, shows lar…
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Viewpoints
33 Articles That Show the Future Is Mass Timber
Mass timber has taken over the architecture industry over the past few years—and METROPOLIS has been paying attention.
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The Power of Biophilia: Designing Buildings That Heal People and the Planet
METROPOLIS’s Winter issue explores how biophilic design continues to advance human well-being while evolving into a regenerative framework for buildings, ecosystems, and the planet.
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Sustainability
Projects
From Transfer Machine to Front Door: Pittsburgh Reinvents Its Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport’s new $1.7-billion terminal transforms a once-fragmented system into a unified, landscape-driven “front door” to the…
Projects
An Ecological Education Center That Goes Beyond Net Zero
Designed by Lake|Flato, the Ryerson Woods Education Facility is the result of a client who wanted to “push the boundaries of…
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In Vancouver, The Butterfly Redefines High-Rise Living
Revery’s sculptural 57-story tower merges luxury housing, public programs, and heritage preservation while prioritizing daylight, fresh air, and social…
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A Muskoka Cottage Is Optimized for Off-Grid Living
On a remote peninsula in Ontario, Dubbeldam Architecture + Design offers up a solar-powered…
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Profiles
Meet the 2026 Planet Positive Awards Jurors
METROPOLIS announces the esteemed jurors for the 2026 Planet Positive Awards, honoring excellence in sustainable design.
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This Student Is Designing for Human Connection
METROPOLIS Future100 2026 honoree Zhuyun (Joy) Xu’s work prioritizes emotional well-being, interaction and accessibility.
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What Is the True Value of Existing Buildings?
The Built Buildings Lab is helping broaden the preservation movement by overlaying the cultural, economic, and environmental significance of old buildings.
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This UVA Campus Building Asks Students to Slow Down
At the University of Virginia, Aidlin Darling Design creates the Contemplative Commons, a cross-disciplinary hub where calm, clarity, and connection are embedded in the architecture itself.
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A New York City Home Transforms into a Two-Part Sanctuary
With a light touch and a tight budget, Leong Leong drew from what was already there—materials, layout, and memory—to shape a quietly expressive residence.
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Marriott Autograph Collection Wants Adaptive Reuse to Be Hospitality’s New Normal
Through its Serve360 sustainability platform, the global hospitality company has set ambitious targets across its portfolio, covering everything from certification, transparent supply chains, and human rights.
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Banshee Restaurant Is a Beacon on South Street
Designed by Philadelphia’s Stokes Architecture + Design, the recently completed restaurant fuses Scandinavian design with American cuisine.
