These fifteen photographs celebrate the wonderful ways in which glass has been incorporated into contemporary architecture, while we explore its use as a building material that’s now part of our everyday landscape. Keep reading >>

The Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is a gigantic 18th-century observatory – one of five built by a scholarly maharaja. It is an exceptional monument, testament to the early study of both astronomy and mathematics. Keep reading >>

At Google’s offices across the globe, you never know what you might find: giant tube slides, arcade games, or a room filled with fish tanks are all distinct possibilities. If only all office spaces looked like this. Keep reading >>

Subways are places where we’re often forced to spend more time than we’d like, but in these stunning futuristic-seeming metros, at least we can dream we’re in a galaxy far, far away… Keep reading >>

The Skytree broadcast and communication tower is the second highest structure in the world. Its innovative design combines modern engineering with ancient Japanese traditions, and revolutionizes earthquake-proof architecture. Keep reading >>

Paris’ Cheminée Moretti is an eye-catching architectural sculpture made up of an air vent and miles of colorful fiberglass tubing. These fantastic photographs show why it has become a popular Parisian landmark. Keep reading >>

Vertical farming can keep agricultural life near big cities and ease the transition away from a car-dependent lifestyle. Here are two great current examples. Keep reading >>

Green homes benefit both the homeowner and the environment. They don't have to cost much more, and any additional costs have been proven to get paid back tenfold. Keep reading >>

The summer sun makes pavements hot enough to heat neighborhoods, yet we can mitigate such temperatures, while civil engineering could use the energy to power buildings. Keep reading >>