The Second Edition of this classic introduction to the principles of architecture is everything you would expect from the celebrated architect, author, and illustrator, Francis D. K. Ching. Each page has been meticulously revised to incorporate contemporary examples of the principles of form, space, and order-the fundamental vocabulary of every designer. The result is a beautifully illustrated volume that embraces today’s forms and looks at conventional models with a fresh perspective. …

This was a fascinating exhibit about glass that I had a chance to visit. Glass is part of our daily lives and most of the time we don’t even notice it!

Glass: Material Matters is the first exhibition of contemporary glass organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and incorporates more than fifty works from LACMA’s permanent collection. …

LED ArchitectureLight-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are reinventing the look and feel of skylines, bridges, facades and other architectural surfaces around the globe. The light bulb is being unscrewed by energy-efficient LEDs that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. The $10.2 billion industry is growing to provide new design options for architects and planners. This Barcelona office, photo shown here by LedsMagazine.com, designed by theFrench architect Jean Nouvel, brings color 142 meters into city skyline. …

Architect Frank Gehry presented his design for a new Alzheimer’s research center in Las Vegas over the weekend, unveiling an uneven stack of blocks anchoring a swooping trellis made of Gehry’s signature contorted steel.

The latest work from the celebrated architect will house the Lou Ruvo Alzheimer’s Institute, a proposed center for the research and treatment of neurological disorders funded by Las Vegas liquor distributor Larry Ruvo. …

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