Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time to check out our favorite architectural articles of the month! Join us for the best of March had in store.
1) Production designer Patrice Vermette put himself "in the position of the architect" for Dune
How did the desert climate and resource exploitation of the blockbuster’s source text inform architectural and set design in the latest Dune: Part 2? Production Designer Patrice Vermette took great inspiration from the brutalist architecture of Brazil when constructing a visual palette inhabited by the film’s imperial planet.
2) Leaf Blower Bans
Ditch those gas-powered leaf blowers! A study has found one hour of leaf blower operation emits smog-forming pollution comparable to driving a new light-duty passenger car about 1100 miles. City officials are starting to do something about it.
3) Seaside Splendor: WXY Design's Stunning Public Beach House for the Rockaways
A Rockaway public beach house designed for the people. This net-zero building serves as a beacon of environmental design, using strategies such as a closed-loop geothermal system and rooftop solar PVC cell array.
4) The 25 Most Defining Pieces of Furniture From the Last 100 Years
Three designers, a museum curator, an artist and a design-savvy actress convened at The New York Times to make a list of the most enduring and significant objects for living.
PS, keep an eye out in May for the launch of our own furniture.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our favorite architectural articles this month. If you’re interested in more, take a look at our favorite architectural articles from previous months.
