Web Directory

» Archi Libre
   Takes a look at vernacular and self-educated strands in architecture. Materials and techniques, fantastic architecture, domes, and zomes. [French, English, Spanish]
   http://archilibre.org/

» Architects Design in Cyberspace
   Illustrated article by Alfredo Andia and Claudia Busch on the designs by New York based architectural firm Asymptote on a virtual New York Stock Exchange.
   http://members.tripod.com/wwwandia/art/100.html

» Curvilinear Surfaces
   Aleksandra Kasuba explains how to install curved fabric structures (under tension) in environmental and architectural projects. Examples of her installations. Biography, bibliography.
   http://www.curvedsurfaces.com

» Decodeine
   Margot Kasojevik presents dynamics, simulation and animation design processes in architecture. Includes animations.
   http://www.decodeine.org

» Design Museum: Archigram / Architects (1961-1974)
   Formed by a group of young London architects, Archigram magazine dominated the architectural avant garde in the 1960s with its playful, pop-inspired visions of a technocratic future. Exhibition at the Design Museum, London.
   http://www.designmuseum.org/design/archigram

» Diaphan Architectural
   Sabine von Fischer explores space in material and thought, in the form of drawings and texts – from concept and criticism to construction. Projects focus on sensorial and invisible boundaries such as "sonic barriers", and on completely collapsed objects
   http://www.diaphanarch.ch

» Dynamic Architecture
   David Fisher presents his design for a rotating tower in Dubai. Between its independently rotating floors are wind turbines, generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Includes description, video and press articles.
   http://www.dynamicarchitecture.net

» Electronic Democracy Spaces
   University diploma project on two parallel networks (physical and digital) that host and encourage political participation. Dimitris Papadopoulos and Iannis Orfanos.
   http://www.dixtio.net

» Emergent
   Tom Wiscombe researches issues of globalism, technology, and materiality through built form. Projects and publications on experimental architecture of complex geometry, informed by contemporary models of biology and business.
   http://www.emergentarchitecture.com

» Just-In-Time Infrastructure Prototype
   Igor Kebelour presents a concept of domestic, working, public and mobile institutions merged into one. Includes model, analysis and discussion.
   http://www2.arnes.si/~sudikebe/jit/html/

» Lebbeus Woods
   Profile, biography and bibliography of Lebbeus Woods, experimental architect and professor at European Graduate School.
   http://www.egs.edu/faculty/lebbeus-woods/biography/

» Mas Yendo Experimental Projects
   The Japanese architect describes and illustrates his experimental works. Includes biography and writings.
   http://www.masyendo.org/

» Michael Hansmeyer - Computational Architecture
   Features profile and experiments in computational and algorithmic architecture.
   http://www.michael-hansmeyer.com

» Parasitic Architecture
   A manifesto on the subject of parasitic architecture; defined as an adaptable, transient and exploitative form of architecture that forces relationships with host buildings.
   http://www.freewebs.com/parasitic-architecture/

» Pouchulu Architects
   Argentinian architect and academic Patricio Pouchulu displays his portfolio of futuristic designs, including those for major competitions.
   http://www.pouchulu.com/

» Symphonic House
   A resonant house built on a Lake Michigan beach as a joint experiment between David Hanawalt, architect, and Bill Close, sonic installation artist. Includes photographs and video with music.
   http://symphonichouse.com

» Tent Design
   Russian architect Anvar Khairoylline enthuses about the possibilities of tent structures. His profile, illustrated summary of his thesis and examples of projects using the principles of tent construction.
   http://www.mi.ru/~anwar-da

» The Steel Research House
   An experiment in modern house design using light steel framing at the University of Nottingham, UK. Context, project outline and progress. Feedback form for comments.
   http://www.foursteelwalls.co.uk

» The Translucent House
   A prototype by Alfons Soldevila. Photograph parades show the building process from design to finish, and other buildings using translucence. A detailed description and theoretical background.
   http://arquitectes.coac.net/lacasatranslucida/

» Zomes Concept
   Creating homes from a harmonious family of geometric forms. Includes definitions, symbolism, images, and construction.
   http://www.zomes-concept.com/