Parasitic architecture

Completed in 2011 in Moscow, Russia. Images by Peter Zaytsev . In the end of May, in the Russian capital, architectural biennale «АRCH Moscow» is traditionally held. za bor architects this year presented an...

Eco-pod is economical, socially responsible and environmentally sound design typology and prototype solution for the new century. It promises to be carbon free, low cost and environmentally sound solution as it is personally gratifying. Because of its transportability and size, it allows instantaneous gratification for communities which require immediate solutions to their plight to save their natural environment.

Will Alsop discusses architecture in China and his Gao Yang development in Shanghai, which features a four-storey hanging restaurant.

Next year we've decided to vacation in Toronto. There are tons of things to do there, but if you are looking to spend time there on a budget, here is a sample 48-hour itinerary.

KOZ Architects.

Parasite Architecture

Completed in 2006 in Manresa, Spain. Images by Duccio Malagamba . We'd like to thank the photographer Duccio Malagamba for shearing with us this great photo set. We invite you all to visit his website to see some...

These buildings are parasitic in nature, they attach themselves on a "host" building, and suck the "life blood" the host. It taps into the host electricity, air conditioning, water, communication system, sewage systems. Its uses the hosts structural str…

The author of the book "Architettura Parassita" (edizioni Quodlibet, Macerata 2008) summarises in this article the contents of her research. Sara Marini teaches at the IUAV University of Venice, at the University of Trieste and at the University of Camerino.

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