Architecture Blog Links


Critique This is an architecture blog that is focused on supplying critical content that is relevant to all areas of the architectural profession. There are other sites with different missions, reporting architectural new first, producing more content than any other site, or to provide you with an endless gallery of sexy renderings. There are many architectural sites on the internet that do these things, and they do them very well. It is here that we list the sites that we frequent, used to frequent and may frequent in the future. If you would like to add a link or believe that your blog should be added to this list, please fill out the form below, and who knows, we might even feature your blog on the front page!

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We are constantly working on ways to improve the functionality of the Critique This site, but we feel that the best way to display such content is on a single page. The blogs are alphabetized according to the name of the blog. Use the search feature on your browser to try and find blogs that match your criteria. If you have ideas on how to improve this section of our site please feel free to contact us!

There are certain themes and trends that we find on the internet that we have used to help classify the numerous architectural blogs on the internet.  Below are those classifications and a brief description of each:

Furniture
Furniture is sometimes more important than the architecture of a building, because the wrong piece could destroy the entire design. Furniture blogs are a great way to keep on top of the latest products, designers and manufacturers of furniture.
Firm
Blogs are no longer dedicated to individuals with a voice that must be heard. Corporations and architectural firms are now blogging and we list some of the more interesting blogs under this category.

Journal
These follow more along the lines of what you would consider a traditional blog.  These are generally written by one person and contain commentary by the blog author on current events, architecture and just about anything else imaginable.

Sex Shop
Sex shops are architectural blogs which offer little new content.  They focus on posting new work created by other firms, designers and sometimes students.  We love sex shops because there is no reading involved.  Go to the site, scroll, look, click on the next page, they are visual buffets for architects.  If you visit a few of these sites within an hour you will have a visual index of everything new.  We hate sex shops because they are just that and often cause us to worry that architecture is becoming increasingly obsessed with the image and what looks sexy.

Specialty
Specialty blogs focus on a specific field, topic or niche of architecture.  These topics range from real estate, modernism, minimalism or theory.  If you see the specialty category, keep reading to find out the blogs specialty.

Urban
Urban design is just as important as furniture and architecture. There are not many urban design blogs that we have found that are worth visiting on a daily basis, but when we find them, we will add them to this list.

Zeen
Zeens are blogs that are more than blogs.  Their scope of content is vast and they are composed of multiple authors in order to address issues from a broad range of topics.  Zeens address current affairs, editorials and other unique features that make these blogs multifaceted fueling a large community base.

If for some reason you are unable to visit one of the blogs below, we assure you that it is not due to the content, but the man keeping you down.  In case you work for a corporate firm like many of us do, odds are that they don’t trust your ability to navigate the internet and have certain sites block.  If this is the situation that you find yourself in, then visit Diglet.  Diglet is a free anonymous web browser that allows you to access nearly any website even if your firm has blocked access to the site.  Some sites that stream data or are highly interactive require a premium account.  Damn the man!  Save the empire!

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    • + MOOD
      [zeen] Plus Mood is an online design resource dedicated to everything relating to contemporary architecture, innovative interior design, creative products and all other aspects of design topics.
    • 2Modern Design Talk – Modern Furniture & Design Blog
      [furniture] Blog about modern furniture, innovative architecture, cool accessories, design events, modern lighting, hip fashion trends and anything related to modern design.
    • A Daily Dose of Architecture
      [zeen] A damn near daily posting related to architectural news, current affairs and gossip.
    • A/N Blog
      [journal] The Architect’s Newspaper Blog discusses current architectural affairs related to the profession of architecture.
    • Alex Hogrefe Architecture Blog
      [rendering blog] A unique architecture blog that focuses on illustration and rendering techniques, complete with valuable tutorials that help to educate students and architects on current architectural visualization techniques.
    • anArchitecture
      [journal] One of our favorite architecture blogs for two reasons: Great content and clean design. You will not find any advertisements on this site. AnArchitecture is run by Christoph Wassmann, living and working in Vienna, Austria
    • Archi-Ninja
      [journal] Linda Bennet is the author of Archi-Ninja. Linda offers up to date Architectural news, blogs and project information and most importantly is entertaining.
    • Archinect
      [zeen] Pimpin’ architecture since ’97. Too bad they have removed their slogin from their website. Archinect is famous for its forum discussion which is always entertaining and sometimes on topic.
    • architechnophilia
      [sex shop] Although the site itself is somewhat ugly, architechnophilia is a good resource for checking out what new projects have been released on the web. The mad architect does a good job of editing the sexy stuff from the crap.
    • Architect Studio
      [sex shop] A collection of sexy architectural images from around the internet. It is a damn shame that this site has sold out, it was pretty good, now there are more advertisements than content.
    • Architects 2Zebras
      [journal] A repository for All Things Architect – thinking, innovation, design, ideas, and education. This blog is written for architects of every stripe addressing shared topics of interest and fascination.
    • Architects Who Eat Thier Young: Exploitation
      [specialty] This blog is fresh, current and stands for everything that Critique This stands for! All throughout school you hear about how architects don’t make any money, but many do, and this site exposes the ones that do it dishonorably.
    • Architecture
      [harvester] Architecture is a blog that collects stories and links from all around the internet, saving you time searching for the latest stories on architecture and related technology.
    • Architecture Caribbean
      [zeen] The mission of Architecture Caribbean is to inspire, educate and promote architecture & planning, visual arts, and design to the Caribbean, the USA, UK, Europe, South America, and our expanding global community. Architecture Caribbean offers a
    • Architecture.mnp
      [journal] My Ninja Please. Always funny blog which takes a unique stance on architeture, everything about architecture is related to ninjas.
    • ArchitectureChicago PLUS
      [journal] A funny blog that we like to check out from time to time just to see what Lynn Becker is writing about. Sometimes he is actually writing about architecture.
    • ArchtRoom
      [sex shop] Features a series of post that collect the sexiest and most exciting architectural projects found on the web.
    • Archtype Review
      [zeen] Architype Review was created as a means through which to advance the discussion of design within specific building typologies and explore the influence that type has on the design process. The primary goal of Architype Review is to honor those projects that are challenging the limits and redefining the norms of certain building types.
    • Atelier A+D
      [journal] A steady stream of everything new and related to design. Don’t forget to check out his firm Atelier A+D.
    • Bad Banana Blog
      [sex shop] A unique architectural sex shop with minimal advertisements, there’s a twist. “Ideas, inspiration, ephemera. Put ‘em in the freezer and bake some bread later.”
    • BLDG BLOG
      [journal] Perhaps the standard in architectural blogging. Blog author Geoff Manaugh has even published The BLDG BLOG Book. The site like most blogs is difficult to navigate.
    • Blue Ant Studio
      [sex shop + furniture] A beautifully designed site that allows you to rapidly search through hundreds of designs for inspiration or just to catch up on what is new.
    • Bricoleurbanism » Urban Fabric & Form Comparison
      [urban] This is one of my favorite blogs, because it tackles the unique topic of the urban fabric of cities around the world, offering critical analysis and discussion that is actually worth reading.
    • Build LLC
      [firm] It appears that blogs are here to stay and even companies are jumping on the bandwagon. Build LLC is an interesting company with a focus on integration and construction. Even more interesting is their blog.
    • Building My Green Life
      [sustainable] Allison Beer is an architect and LEED aficionado who is sharing her wealth of knowledge with the entire architectural community and anyone else who is willing to listen. Check out her blog Building My Green Life which is a great resource for
    • Chair Blog
      [furniture] Proof you don’t have to run a sex shop to be sexy. This is one of the best resources for furniture, specifically chair design. A clean design and great content makes this one of the best in the category.
    • Chair Whore
      [furniture] A blog about chairs and nothing else.
    • Contemporist
      [sex shop] The site is beautifully clean and the large images allows you to rapidly search through pages of content to find what you are looking for. Simple organization allows you to search site by architecture, furniture, lighting, & interio
    • Cool Boom
      [sex shop] Another resource for all new design and architecture. Cool Boom contains more fluff than other sex shops, but the black background allows readers to surf through pages of content with ease.
    • Curbed
      [specialty] Curbed is a great site which focuses in on a specific topic, the gossip and news related to the New York City neighborhoods and real estate markets.
    • Daily Icon
      [Zeen] Daily Icon Magazine features profiles of extraordinary Designers, Architecture and Products, with a special focus on furniture, accessories and lighting for the home. Dedicated to unearthing emerging and established talent and sharing inspiring des
    • Death by Architecture
      [specialty] Death by architecture has been keeping architects in the know of competitions for quite some time now. Worth a visit for any architect on the prowl.
    • e-architect
      [news] A resource for world architecture & architects, updated daily. This blog contains an enormous amount of architectural information and news with a UK twist.
    • Get Going Girl!
      [Residential] GetGoingGirl! is on a mission to bring you valuable interior design, decorating, home furnishings, architecture and art information and resources on the web.
    • HKS Smart Healthcare
      [firm] An HKS blog that is dedicated to healthcare architecture and future developments within the healthcare field and design.
    • HKS Trace Paper
      [firm] There might not be a rhyme or reason to their posts, but HKS is blogging. The site’s design is not very impressive, but what is unique is that HKS allows anyone within the compony to post their musings, even though sometimes they shouldn’t.
    • Imago Dei Blog
      [Zeen] Imago Dei “all things design” blog offers interior designer profiles and articles on every aspect of home furnishings, architecture, design, art, fine art, murals and decorative wall finishes.
    • Lebbeus Woods
      [journal] Yes, the Lebbeus Woods. The site is so simple that it is simply beautiful. Gain insights into the mind of one of 20th century’s greatest visionaries.
    • Life at HOK
      [firm] There is absolutely nothing corporate about this blog, okay maybe a little, but this risky move by HOK is successful, because it humanizes the letters HOK. Read about employees, HOK initiatives, projects and their culture.
    • Life Without Buildings
      [specialty] Life Without Buildings is written by Jimmy Stamp and the content of the blog focuses on architecture out of context. Observations on the built environment, with a penchant towards pop culture.
    • Living with White
      [specialty] Living with White is a specialty blog dedicated to White Design, Modern Design and Modern Architecture. White Furniture and White Home Decor inspirations! Some say those that love white are afraid of color.
    • Luxury Design
      [specialty] Luxury Design is a blog that seeks out luxury design in cars, furniture, fashion, yachts, hotels and accessories. Luxury Design keeps you informed of all the new trends in luxury design.
    • Marquis Marques
      [specialty] Marquis Marques is one of those special blogs that have not yet hit the mainstream blog circuit, but deserves to be recognized. Marquis Marques is run by Eduardo Marques, and although infrequently updated, the content is very informative and u
    • Minimalism(i)
      [sex shop] A minimalist sex shop at that.Minimalismi is a design blog dedicated to minimalist industrial and interior design, architecture, concepts and technology.
    • Modified Originals
      [blog - furniture] Modified Originals is a blog that documents the development of a small furniture studio in Chicago started by friends Craig Hamilton and Kate Votava. Their designs begin with original found works that they then riff on and make their ow
    • Pintday
      [journal] Pintday still maintains its freshness even after all of these years. If you are familiar with the hilarious Archimatects, then you will love this site. “We rant so you don’t have to. Fresh every Tuesday.”
    • Shrapnel Contemporary
      [journal] Pedro Gadanho is an architect, curator and writer based in Lisbon. Gadanho’s blog offers a critical view on architecture as it is related to culture. If you have time be sure to check out some of his design work.
    • sit down man, you're a bloody tragedy
      [journal] Sit down man, you’re a bloody tragedy is brought to you by Owen Hatherley who not only writes articles that are entertaining, but meaningful and contributes valuable information to the architectural community.
    • Six Different Ways
      [furniture] Six Different Ways discusses modern furniture, design & modern thinking. We will look to both the past and future in deciphering the present. We will explore the fuel behind today’s human creativity, and how its many facets are rooted in mid-century modern, space-age design and pop culture.
    • Stair Porn
      [sex shop] A sex shop devoted to stair porn, what is there not to love about that!
    • suckerPUNCH
      [sex shop] suckerPunch is a great resource for those eye candy addicts out there. A clean site with a simple message, innovative design rules! You are about to be punched by design.
    • The ARCH
      [specialty] Jon Brouchoud is founder of the ARCH a unique blog that examines not just new visualization technology but the use of the virtual world and its impact on archtitecture. Brouchoud’s goal is to bring realtime, multi-user, virtual worlds to mains
    • The Architecture Blog
      [sex shop] An architecture photo blog.
    • The Cool Hunter
      [sex shop] The Cool Hunter is the original sex shop, all other sex shops are cheap imposters. Go here to find everything and anything cool. Their mantra: “roaming the U.S. & the globe…so you’re in the know”
    • Visual Remodeling Blog
      [Residential] Fixr is a free online marketplace for home improvement, home renovation & home repair services with a terrific visual blog that tracks trends in residential architecture.
    • Who Built This Shit?
      [Specialty] This is a new blog that I stumbled upon, and I enjoyed the few posts that the author has already published. I specifically like the ‘Architecture that is not Shit’ section, in due time this site will be an architectural cult classic.
    • Æsthe/tech:Tonik
      [journal] A beautifully designed blog that tackles topics about architecture. Mike is an Ohio native so I could not resist giving him some link love.

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