Bio boom
With all its reported benefits – including stress reduction and increased productivity – biophilic design is continuing to grow. In our fifth selection of curated products from Material Bank – an ultra-efficient sampling service with over 40,000 materials from hundreds of brands – we focus on the flourishing sector of nature-inspired surfaces. materialbank.eu

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‘We nee to think more expansively about the practice of architecture’
As we navigate the complexities of the climate crisis, it’s essential to broaden our perspective and recognize the interconnectedness of our world. How can nations that have long struggled with the realities of climate change move from being living laboratories of disaster opportunism to living laboratories of climate optimism? Re:arc Institute, a non-profit organization working at the intersection of climate action and architecture philanthropy, is turning its attention to some of these pioneering areas in the coming years. To explore the insights we can gain from these regions, FRAME’s editor at large TRACEY INGRAM moderates a discussion between Re:arc’s director of public discourse, ALICE GRANDOIT-ŠUTKA, and representatives of two of the practices Re:arc is working with: ANA MARÍA GUTIÉRREZ of Organizmo in Colombia, and DORRAINE DUNCAN and JHORDAN CHANNER of Island City Lab in Jamaica.

What if material reuse became site-specific?
Imagine a world where buildings are constructed from materials ‘mined’ directly from the existing site. What are the challenges of this hyperlocal approach to material reuse, and what could it mean for design?

How education can build in adaptability
Schooling’s unpredictable shifts make flexibility key for the future of education spaces. But what exactly does ‘flexible’ mean?

Why empty offices could be key in tackling the housing crisis
In many places around the world, there’s a dire need for more affordable homes. Could the post-pandemic surplus of commercial workspaces help to fill the gap?

‘Nobody in the future can afford not to use AI’
AI revolutionizes architecture, despite Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. FRAME’s Tracey Ingram explores its impact with pioneers Wanyu He and Neil Leach. He founded XKool to innovate architecture with AI; Leach is a prominent theorist and educator.

High (on) tech
Phygital retail: false – or full of – promise? We dive into the strategies of Random Studio, whose unexpected, tech-enhanced experiences are altering the sellingscape.