Serra Utkum Ikiz

Serra Utkum Ikiz is a city planner, writer, and researcher who previously served as Managing Editor at Parametric Architecture. Her work explores cities through urbanism, politics, everyday sociology, and emerging design trends, combining critical research with architectural and urban storytelling.
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The cost of consumption: How many earths do we need to meet our needs?

The need for sustainable development is a growing concern around the world. This is not…

Understanding the differences between AI systems: ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google Bard AI

ChatGPT, Google Bard AI, and Bing AI are all AI systems, but they serve different…

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta trained a new large language model, LLaMA

On Friday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta has trained and will soon launch a…

NEOM’s mega-projects construction in Saudi Arabia

After conducting extensive research, we have compiled a collection of photos showcasing NEOM's latest mega…

US-Mexico border cities, San Diego-Tijuana selected as World Design Capital of 2024

San Diego-Tijuana (USA/Mexico) has been selected as World Design Capital 2024 for its dedication to…

How AI and satellite imagery is helping disaster response efforts?

Machine learning is being used by humanitarian organizations in Turkiye and Syria to quickly assess…

Atkins assigned as NEOM’s delivery partner for The Line in Saudi Arabia

British multinational engineering and design company, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, Atkins has been…

Saudi Arabia’s next mega-projet: Mukaab, an indoor super-city in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has announced a bold new project that promises to be…

Paradigm shift in cosmology: Black holes revealed as the primary driver of dark energy

Albert Einstein was the first to propose the concept of dark energy, which is still…

Qatar ships 10,000 World Cup portacabins to Turkiye-Syria for earthquake relief

On February 12, Qatar's Fund for Development announced on Twitter that they are sending 10,000…

How can fictional universes influence our visions for the cities we build?

Cities are complex and multifaceted structures that reflect the cultural values, economic priorities, and social…

8 practical 3D scanning apps for architects

Using a 3D scanner app or 3D scanning app on a smartphone, you can create…

Bjarke Ingels Group released a winning proposal for new tower in Shenzhen, China

The winning proposal by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), named 'Prisma', is set to revolutionize the…

Arturo Tedeschi has taken ChatGPT, Phyton, and Grasshopper 3D to the next level

Architect and designer Arturo Tedeschi have taken ChatGPT to the next level. He recently tried…

Zaha Hadid Architects’ Vilnius Business Stadium Central plan approved

The City of Vilnius approved Hanner, a Lithuanian developer, to build the Business Stadium Central…

Contractors linked to collapsed buildings in earthquake cities arrested in Turkiye

Environment Minister Murat Kurum said that 24,921 buildings across the region had collapsed or were…

Heart-shaped house designed by Veliz Arquitecto

The Heart Retreat House, designed by Veliz Arquitecto in 2021, is inspired by the organic…

NEOM announced AI-powered technology collaborators at LEAP23

TONOMUS, the first company to be established as a subsidiary of NEOM, a cognitive multinational…

10 best 3D printers for product design projects

3D printers have become increasingly important in the industrial design industry, allowing for the rapid…

What role can architecture play in post-earthquake recovery?

Architecture and urban planning can have a significant impact on post-disaster recovery efforts, as they…

Lessons from Zaha Hadid

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