ryan boone + design

Honeycomb Chapel takes a new approach to sustainability by combining the tectonic/structural system with the lighting system. Composed of geodesic modules, this structure creates an environment which accommodates two distinctly different zones. By using smaller modules and increasing their depth, the natural daylight is funneled toward the center of the room and away from the perimeter. Standing in the center of the room, one can see through every wall, rendering the room

Here is the home design trends for 1st quarter of 2016, as reported by the American Institute of Architects. I actually find the graphic more interesting than the results, but it appears as though homes are getting larger (lead by upper-end homes and additions/remodels), more single floor homes are being designed, and there is a greater emphasis on blending indoor and outdoor spaces. Check out the report here: http://info.aia.org/AIArchitect/2016/0617/aia-interactive/index.h

Check out this report on healthcare architectural design trends. The author, Grace Lennon, AIA, determines that healthcare facilites are focusing on healing the mind and soul as well as the body. They are doing this by bluring the line between sculpture and architecture as well as emphasizing materiality and porosity over color. Simplicity and repetition generate a sense of place and tranquility. With these beautiful examples, form and function seem to be closely connecte