Carlo Ratti Associati articles

Open call: when architecture uses open facades to make ...

James Wormald

17.04.2023

These multi-purpose, residential, retail and cultural buildings use open and approachable facades to stay on speaking terms with the neighbours.

Time to reconnect at Design Shenzhen

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Design Shenzhen

17.03.2023

The inaugural edition of Design Shenzhen wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, having happily hosted 40,000 visitors and over 250 brands in China's first city of design. Here we share a few of the highlights of the event…

Design Shenzhen: an architectural focus at the Design Forum

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Nick Compton

14.02.2023

The Design Forum, Design Shenzhen's platform for talks and discussion, will focus on themes of wellbeing, sustainability and technology, with guests including Satoshi Ohashi, Carlo Ratti, MVRDV, Stefano Piontini, Leon Krykhtin, Robert Greenwood,

A sustainable future for hospitality design: the Bette ...

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Bette

19.09.2022

In the first installment of the Bette Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German bathroom specialist –, multidisciplinary journalist and sustainability expert Tansy Kaschak takes a look at the contemporary hotel

Milan Design Week: Live Talks at the DAAily bar

James Wormald

24.05.2022

The DAAily bar is set to become one of Milan Design Week's biggest destinations, with a series of Live Talks featuring speakers from the very top of architecture and design.

TECHNOLOGY DESIGN WEEK: OVERTIME!

Simon Keane-Cowell

05.03.2021

Get some bonus technology insights from architect Carlo Ratti, Vanessa Quirk of Sidewalk Labs, and smart-home expert Andreas Dörflinger...

TECHNOLOGY DESIGN WEEK: CARLO RATTI

Simon Keane-Cowell

02.03.2021

'The Internet of Things civilisation has to find its architectural expression,’ says Carlo Ratti. Watch now for more insight and commentary!

TECHNOLOGY DESIGN WEEK: PROFESSIONAL INSIGHTS

Simon Keane-Cowell

01.03.2021

Watch architect Carlo Ratti, Vanessa Quirk from Sidewalk Labs, and smart-home expert Andreas Dörflinger!