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From Minimalist to Expressionist, How Snohetta Designs Differently
There are a few names in architecture that seem to be everywhere you look, with each project more stunning and innovative than the last. One of those names is Snohetta, the international firm that specializes in everyth... READ MORE >
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Contemporary Congregation Space Needs in Stations and Shoppi...
When designing public spaces such as retail buildings or transportation hubs, circulation is n... READ MORE >
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Retail Spaces: Urban Design Strategies
The successful urban image of the city is the result of the deliberate accumulation of indepen... READ MORE >
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How to Design Contemporary Structures in Indigenous Zones
Building in indigenous zones can be very sensitive. Sometimes in trying to honor an ancient culture, you end up mangling their heritage, and making a wrong decision that could enrage a whole community; and by ignoring t... READ MORE >
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Reaching for the Sky: From Towers to Skyscrapers
Through the ages, humans have been trying to reach the very heavens through architecture. But... READ MORE >
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Desert Dwellings: How to Design for the Desert
A desert environment is hostile by nature; building in the desert means having to prepare your... READ MORE >
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How to Construct Timber Roof Trusses
The roof is probably one of the most, if not the most important part of a building as it protects everything inside a building - including its occupants. The roof truss is a strong, triangulated framework usually made f... READ MORE >
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Public Realm: Urban Park Strategies
The modern urban park is not only considered a focal point of a neighborhood, but also a node... READ MORE >
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Saving the Night from Light Pollution
You've heard of air, noise and water pollution numerous times but light pollution is less know... READ MORE >
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How to Design a Trendy Contemporary Winery
For a while now, wineries have been becoming more than storage units and factories: they embody the spirit of the wine they produce, they display the concept the winery is trying to sell. Wine is more than just a bevera... READ MORE >
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Sound Travels: Acoustic Treatment in Offices
Acoustical comfort in the office not only pertains to the specific materials used to mitigate... READ MORE >
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Considerations for Building Design in Cold Climates
One of the hardest climates to build for is a cold one; the wrong design could leave you with... READ MORE >
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Architecture Engineering: Space Frame Technology
An emerging construction design trend deviating from the conventional methods, space frame technology marries the three pillars of architecture - utilitas (function), firmitas (structural) and venustas (aesthetics). Kno... READ MORE >
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Finding and Designing the Right Ventilation System for your...
When it comes to ventilating an apartment, especially if it's small, you hit a couple of bumps... READ MORE >
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Different Ways to Make Pixelated Surfaces
Pixelated surfaces can add a lot of character to a project, giving it movement and visual dept... READ MORE >