Commemorating the site where Australia’s Labour party was born in 1891, this intriguing monument creates a spatial disconnect between a dead tree, its roots housed in a glass case, and a canopy of timber slats, creating an empty space where the healthy tree’s branches once spread.

The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti.

Dean has an encyclopedic knowledge of vintage cars.

"The average age of farmers keeps on rising, and that inherited knowledge might be gone at some point," says Eugene. "I thought it was really alarming." He designed and built Togather to help support a younger generation of farmers.

A patterned steel frame serves as a front wall to the street, allowing for light and noise to penetrate the interior. The owners were adamant about the importance of integrating the culture and traditions of Saigon into their home, hoping their children would grow up with a knowledge of and appreciation for the city.

King Abdulaziz Center for Knowledge and Culture by Snøhetta. On display at the Scandinavia House in New York through April 4, 2010, as part of the Snøhetta: Architecture, Landscape, Interior exhibit. Rendered by MIR.

Buckner takes time out for the newspaper and a cup of tea in a lounge off of the couple’s bedroom. The bedroom, which sits within the cantilevered section of the house, was at one time a covered deck. The storage units are from a later renovation, but Buckner, who has expert knowledge of all of the original MHA homes, surmises that “something very similar” would have been in its place.

San Francisco couple Jim and Noriko would be the first to admit they never thought much about architecture—that is, until late 2013, when they took possession of one of the city’s many worn-out Victorians. By hiring acclaimed architect Anne Fougeron, they hoped to compensate for their lack of knowledge and create something extraordinary for themselves and their young daughter. The facade’s historical details were preserved and painted Gunmetal by Benjamin Moore.

Layout plan of Knowledge Loop

The listening area features a sound system by Chuck Knowledge that was tuned to every space and material in the home. A one of a kind collaboration between Chuck, the owners, and construction team delivers phenomenal sounds that includes made to order woofers built into the custom sectional sofa by Kroll. Absorbant panels by Owens Corning on the ceiling assist in the tuning as well as preventing sound transmission to and from the rest of the home. 12 foot high Fleetwood doors open to the deck, spa, and conversation pit spaces.

Venturi, Rauch and Scott Brown, Project for the Competition for a National Mosque of Baghdad, 1982, Baghdad, Iraq

The clients work in marketing and exhibitions, and have a thorough knowledge of design. “Their passion for all aspects of design immediately attracted us to work with them,” says architect Simon Feneley. “The home was well furnished with classic pieces—such as the Flos Arco lamp—that became discussion points throughout the project. They share our ethos of quality over quantity and it was a joy to work with a client with such knowledge and vision.”

I am particularly fond of this experiment—an addition to the iconic galvanized Tolix A56 chair, designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix. "The 'A’ chair was born out of an understanding of material and is a great example of technique and industrial knowledge informing the aesthetic of the design," says Wilson. Here it is unadorned.

Ancestral craft knowledge is central to the fabrication of Bogotá designer Lucia Echavarría’s objects.

The Initial Moment of Panic When your Paint Choice Becomes Public Knowledge

Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources

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The creative team of CudeSac. Founded in 2002, the team led by Alberto Martinez and Pepe Garcia is a creative space where professionals from distinct fields of expertise create, dialogue and exchange knowledge.

To get Den off the ground, the cabin startup's CEO Romanowicz tapped into his knowledge of the tech industry and real estate world.

Benshetrit doesn't have training in structural engineering, but says he followed his intuition, and what he calls a childish approach to creation. "It's putting a question mark, twisting something upside down, not being satisfied with your knowledge, and really kind of going as wild as possible." Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!

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The couple drew on knowledge from their personal van conversion—along with all the info they gleaned during their year of research—to write Van Build.

"We love to incorporate the knowledge of the local builders we hire. They are often more familiar with the materials and building practices in the area."

The house was designed by an architect couple who used the knowledge gleaned from complex international projects to create their own home.

The collection of essays places the foundation in context with historical ways of organizing knowledge while anticipating new methods and systems for handling information.

A contractor with years of industry knowledge will know how to solve common problems that may arise during construction, and will also have well-established connections to subcontractors and suppliers.

October 27 Building of the Day: Knowledge Center, Columbia University Mitchell | Giurgola Architects Photo: ©Albert Vecerka/Esto

In her book "Lo—TEK: Design by Radical Indigenism," designer and activist Julia Watson urges us to use millennia-old knowledge to build a world in symbiosis with nature.

Any advice for those, especially those in an ethnic minority, looking to enter design? You don't just break into it. You have to have some talent for it. It's hard to just walk in and say, "This is what I'm gonna do." You have to have some knowledge of what you're getting into: basic [design] knowledge, ACE Mentor-taught knowledge. Kids progress...then when they graduate from high school, they [go] on to college for architecture or engineering. You've got to keep the goal posts moving. If you keep the goal posts moving and never give up, you're gonna reach that goal every time. (Above: Vice Media Headquarters by The Switzer Group)

Ben researched van conversions a year ahead of the trip, so he was properly equipped with the knowledge he needed to do a quick van build.

Throughout the space, the ceiling is covered with mirrors that elongate the tree-like columns. These design elements express the idea that libraries represent—that is, the growing and expanding of knowledge that literature promotes.

“The indigenous cultures of the world need to be recognized as innovative rather than primitive and have their knowledge embedded in our thinking about the future,” says Julia Watson.

“Thought leaders and globally respected in their field, their intimate knowledge of both local and global materials, artisans, and design trends always leads to a perfect blend.” - The Client, on OKHA

Building Codes: Whether you are planning a renovation or building from the ground up, arm yourself with the knowledge that will help you navigate endless meetings and negotiations. Illustration by Andy Rementer