Tag: global story
Rock-Cut Architecture: 9 Fascinating Buildings Carved Out of Mountains, Stones, and Hills
Etched directly from the heart of towering cliffs and rugged landscapes, there is something undeniably magnificent about rock-cut architecture—that is, buildings carved directly...
Will Bitcoin and Data Centers Soon Heat Your Home?
Whether free or for a fee, heat recovery from data centers, crypto mining operations, or supercomputers can be utilized to form a symbiotic...
Lava Flow: Could Our Cities Soon Be Made From Molten Rock? It's More Likely Than You Think
Lavaforming is a speculative project to harness lava flow as it is flowing after an eruption and use it as an architectural building...
Places to Visit: AD’s Guide in 2025, According to our Global Editors
As 2024 draws to a close, you might be looking ahead to 2025 and wondering about which places to visit in the year...
The 11 Most Beautiful Palaces Around the World
Palaces often evoke a certain delight, sparking curiosity for the most fantastical displays of grandeur and opulence. The most beautiful palaces in the...
New York Skyline: Everything You Need to Know About the Big Apple’s Big Buildings
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat famous New York skyscraper is shaped like a triangle?Photo: Getty Images/Alexandr SpatariConstructed in 1902 and rising 22 stories, the Flatiron...