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Halloween may have passed, but the spirit of the season continues with a celebration that transcends cultures—the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos.

In the design process, inspiration can come from surprising sources– even something as simple as a crumpled piece of paper can kickstart a groundbreaking idea. This concept is humorously illustrated in an episode of The Simpsons  featuring renowned architect Frank Gehry, who effortlessly turns a tossed paper ball into the blueprint for the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. Despite the seeming absurdity, this scenario underscores a common reality: innovation often arises from u

Approximately two years ago, after years of self work and determination to improve my life, I decided I was ready to put myself out into the world to find a friend and companion. I put forth to the universe positive thoughts and deeds and the universe answered as it often does in kind with positivity and bounty. To my astonishment I was blessed that a beautiful woman with a kind soul and a penchant for healing came into my life. Over time, she has become the most important p

Image sourced from Pinterest - The Pixies Un Chien Andalou, the landmark surrealist film created in 1929 by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí, pushed the envelope and created waves of influence felt for a century now. It was a modern beacon embraced by avant garde artists and deemed obscene by French society. Six decades after the premier, Pixies frontman Black Francis (born Charles Thompson IV) felt moved by the film, penning Debaser in 1989, a song about seeing the film and wa

Bamboo construction has a long history of being used for inexpensive and short-term structures in regions to which it’s native, but only...

As the days start getting shorter and temperatures start to cool, people across the US, and throughout the world, will begin to move...

Film, TV, and literature are an incredibly effective medium for storytelling. The most captivating of stories engage the audience with a...

When people discuss the built environment that we inhabit, the idea of “realness” is often thrown around. “Is that real granite? Wood?...

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary science that involves Earth’s biological development and the implementation of this wisdom into design...

Biophilic design centers its approach around the idea that humans have an innate connection with the natural environment, and that...

“Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form” The Japanese concept of Ma (間) is a philosophical concept of the space between the edges, between...

When people envision the remodel or construction of their new home, among the first rooms to come to mind are the bathroom and kitchen....

For the month of December 2020 and January 2021, Tom di Santo is the featured artist at AGD. In this interview, Tom talks with Andrew...

For the month of May and June 2020, Neal Breton is the featured artist at AGD. In this interview with Neal, Andrew Goodwin uncovers...