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» ArchLab Studio 
Experimental architecture and industrial design studio founded by Antonio Pio Saracino and Steve E. Blatz. Biographies, awards and portfolio of innovatory designs including flexible housing, screens and furniture.
http://archlabstudio.com
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» Archi Libre
Takes a look at vernacular and self-educated strands in architecture. Materials and techniques, fantastic architecture, domes, and zomes. [French, English, Spanish]
http://archilibre.org/
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» Architects Design in Cyberspace
Illustrated article by Alfredo Andia and Claudia Busch on the designs by New York based architectural firm Asymptote on a virtual New York Stock Exchange.
http://members.tripod.com/wwwandia/art/100.html
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» Copenhagen Substitute
An interactive tour of Utopian designs by various architects. Devised by Dellbruegge and de Molls, it formed part of the exhibition "models of resistance" in Copenhagen May/June 2000.
http://copenhagen-substitute.homepage.dk
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» Curvilinear Surfaces
Aleksandra Kasuba explains how to install curved fabric structures (under tension) in environmental and architectural projects. Examples of her installations. Biography, bibliography.
http://www.curvedsurfaces.com
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» Decodeine
Margot Kasojevik presents dynamics, simulation and animation design processes in architecture. Includes animations.
http://www.decodeine.org
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» Design Museum: Archigram / Architects (1961-1974)
Formed by a group of young London architects, Archigram magazine dominated the architectural avant garde in the 1960s with its playful, pop-inspired visions of a technocratic future. Exhibition at the Design Museum, London.
http://www.designmuseum.org/design/index.php?id=87
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» Diaphan Architectural
Sabine von Fischer explores space in material and thought, in the form of drawings and texts – from concept and criticism to construction. Projects focus on sensorial and invisible boundaries such as "sonic barriers", and on completely collaps
http://www.diaphanarch.ch
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» Dynamic Architecture
David Fisher presents his design for a rotating tower in Dubai. Between its independently rotating floors are wind turbines, generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Includes description, video and press articles.
http://www.dynamicarchitecture.net
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» Electronic Democracy Spaces
University diploma project on two parallel networks (physical and digital) that host and encourage political participation. Dimitris Papadopoulos and Iannis Orfanos.
http://www.dixtio.net
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» Emergent
Tom Wiscombe researches issues of globalism, technology, and materiality through built form. Projects and publications on experimental architecture of complex geometry, informed by contemporary models of biology and business.
http://www.emergentarchitecture.com
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» Just-In-Time Infrastructure Prototype
Igor Kebelour presents a concept of domestic, working, public and mobile institutions merged into one. Includes model, analysis and discussion.
http://www2.arnes.si/~sudikebe/jit/html/
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» Mas Yendo Experimental Projects
The Japanese architect describes and illustrates his wide range of experimental works. Includes biography and some of his writings.
http://www.masyendo.org/
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» Pouchulu Architects
Argentinian architect and academic Patricio Pouchulu displays his portfolio of futuristic designs, including those for major competitions.
http://www.pouchulu.com/
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» Research Institute for Experimental Architecture
A non-profit institution with the purpose of advancing experimentation and research in the field of architecture, based in Bern, Switzerland, and New York City, US. Biographies of Lebbeus Woods and Guy Lafranchi, news and publications.
http://www.riea.ch/
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» Spacepat
Frames are used to delimit space and to expose visitors to a new three-dimensionality.
http://www.spacepat.com
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» Symphonic House
A resonant house built on a Lake Michigan beach as a joint experiment between David Hanawalt, architect, and Bill Close, sonic installation artist. Includes photographs and video with music.
http://symphonichouse.com
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» Tent Design
Russian architect Anvar Khairoylline enthuses about the possibilities of tent structures. His profile, illustrated summary of his thesis and examples of projects using the principles of tent construction.
http://www.mi.ru/~anwar-da
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» The Steel Research House
An experiment in modern house design using light steel framing at the University of Nottingham, UK. Context, project outline and progress. Feedback form for comments.
http://www.foursteelwalls.co.uk
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» The Translucent House
A prototype by Alfons Soldevila. Photograph parades show the building process from design to finish, and other buildings using translucence. A detailed description and theoretical background.
http://arquitectes.coac.net/lacasatranslucida/
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» Zomes Concept
Creating homes from a harmonious family of geometric forms. Includes definitions, symbolism, images, and construction.
http://www.zomes-concept.com/
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