Some buildings don’t just stand the test of time—they evolve. Thanks to clever architects with a vision for blending history and modernity, these repurposed buildings have been given a second life.

This is Rummu, an abandoned soviet prison and forced labor open mine located in Estonia. Underground waters flooded the quarry and the place oddly went ...

Imagine taking two beat-up cars — one a Soviet-era relic, the other a wrecked BMW — and turning them into something that looks like a million-dollar hypercar. Sounds impossible, right? Not for the ...

Common plastics could passively cool and heat buildings with the seasons Date: June 27, 2024 Source: Princeton University, Engineering School Summary: By restricting radiant heat flows between ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Buildings coated in a cement-based paint that “sweats” could help keep communities cool during the hottest days of the year.

Soviet architecture owes its dimensions and originality not only to the talent of the architects, but also to the frequent and desperate inventiveness of its engineers and builders.

Humans have built structures large and small across our planet, some of which are more magnificent than others. Here are 17 of the coolest buildings you'll ever lay eyes on, from the frigid ...

Some architects and researchers are working to rehabilitate and improve traditional passive techniques that help keep buildings cool without using energy.

SECRET LAIR Inside abandoned Soviet ghost town hiding dark past with crumbling buildings left to rot for 30 years ...