In Mexico’s Tulum region, where the jungle meets the beach, one home stands out for blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Instead of fighting the tropical climate, Villa CORA embraces it. Built mostly from bamboo, the house uses natural materials to stay cool in the heat and open designs to let
The newest thrill at Six Flags Over Texas is set to launch in September 2026, and it promises to outdo every other coaster in the park. The ride, called Tormenta Rampaging Run, will reach 309 feet above ground and stretch 4, 199 feet across the landscape. Riders can expect a rush to speeds of 87 mil
A new college is coming to Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to train over 500 students in science, technology, engineering, and math. Unlike traditional universities, this one won’t charge tuition at first. The Walton family, known for founding Walmart, is behind the project. They’ve picked BIG-Bjarke
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has finally reached its highest point, with the last big piece—a cross on the central tower—placed in February. After more than a century of construction, the church now stands 566 feet tall, close to the height of a five‑story building. The ceremony will be led by P
Watch Hill looks like a postcard stuck in time. The small corner of Rhode Island feels more like a 19th-century painting than a modern town. Instead of towering condos or flashy beach clubs, you find narrow lanes lined with large shingle-style homes that have watched storms roll by for generations.
Many big companies think they’ve cracked AI by buying fancy models, but the real problem lies in how they handle data. The main culprit is a weak data foundation that makes it hard to trust the information used by AI systems. Instead of focusing on algorithms, leaders should first build a strong,
The Hainan Science Museum has become a hotspot since it opened near Wuyuan River’s protected wetlands. Over just four months, it drew over 350, 000 visitors, with some days packing in more than 5, 800 people. This isn’t just another building—it’s a bold experiment in how spaces can shape curiosity.
In Sichuan and Chongqing, 62 Catholic churches still stand from the years 1840 to 1949. These buildings are seen as important links between Chinese and Western traditions, so they have been put on a heritage protection list. Researchers used a method called “semantic difference” to score each
Architecture isn’t just about buildings anymore—it’s about solving bigger problems. This week’s standout projects show how designers are tackling housing shortages, climate change, and cultural preservation in unexpected ways. Take the Netherlands, where a team created a home prototype that doesn’t
A 61-story skyscraper rising in Sunny Isles Beach will soon let residents roll their cars straight into their homes—no parking lot needed. The Bentley Residences, a joint project between Bentley Motors and a local developer, will use a special elevator called the Dezervator to lift cars up to privat
