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Celebrating the Craft of Architecture

METROPOLIS’s July/August 2026 issue, produced in partnership with Architizer, spotlights 25 standout projects and practices from the 2026 A+Awards.

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Rediscovering the Joy of Materials

METROPOLIS’s April/May/June 2026 Issue explores how thoughtful choices can transform projects, strengthen communities, and inspire better design.

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How Can We Celebrate Craft in Architecture Today?

The designers of some of the most beautifully crafted buildings and spaces in New York City convened to discuss the role of artistry in architecture.

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Four New Roadblocks on the Path to Sustainable Buildings

The METROPOLIS Interface U.S. Sustainable Design Report 2026 warns of four systemic and infrastructural limits to a more sustainable built environment.

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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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How a Fresh Materials Mindset Can Transform Your Projects

METROPOLIS’s Products 2025 issue explores inspired material alternatives that prevent harm, do good, and expand what’s possible in design.

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Rooted in Place: Exploring North American Design

METROPOLIS's Summer 2025 issue explores how American architects, designers, and makers are reshaping the built environment.

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Meet the Changemakers Shaping Tomorrow’s Buildings

METROPOLIS's 2025 Spring Issue spotlights designers and architects going the extra mile, redefining what it means to design for climate, community, and lasting impact.

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3 Sustainability News Updates for Q1 2025

Local laws, easy-to-access tools, and global initiatives keep the momentum on green building going.

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What If Our Buildings Were Like Trees?

METROPOLIS's Winter 2024 issue highlights how architects and designers are thinking about sustainability today.

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Sustainability News Updates for Q4 2024

“Alignment” is the word of the hour in every sector of the building industry, as different stakeholders come together to tackle climate impacts.

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Changing Architecture from the Ground Up

METROPOLIS's 2024 Fall Issue explores projects and practices that blend tradition with innovation, challenging the status quo in architecture and design.

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How to Specify for a Happier World

METROPOLIS's 2024 Products Issue proves that a materials renaissance is under way—and it's great for people and the planet.

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3 Sustainability News Updates for Q3 2024

Policy initiatives are gathering momentum as the federal government and building sector organizations align their expertise under the umbrella of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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How the Built Environment Evolves with the Times

METROPOLIS's Summer 2024 issue explores the function of buildings and the forces that shape them.

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Discover the Cutting-Edge Ideas Transforming the Built Environment

METROPOLIS's Spring 2024 issue explores new approaches and technologies in architecture and interior design today.