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Microhouses: A Small Solution for Big Problems
The recent launching of Kodasema's microhouse project in the UK stirred up a debate surrounding the viability of the structures. While not a new concept, the typology is still a niche architectural trend and one that i... READ MORE >
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From Minimalist to Expressionist, How Snohetta Designs Diffe...
There are a few names in architecture that seem to be everywhere you look, with each project m... 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 independent elements intertwining with each other. While architecture talks micro-scale, urban design integrates the macro-scale con... 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 cu... 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 design to withstand extreme sunlight and heat, and relentless cold temperatures- all in one day. Nature inspired solutions E... 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 prote... 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 known. This type of pollution which is defined as poorly installed light using inefficient lighting or excessive lighting, not on... 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 embod... 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 a cold home, dripping walls, peeling paint, colds and other mishaps. Architecture can be used as a tool to make homes better... READ MORE >
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Architecture Engineering: Space Frame Technology
An emerging construction design trend deviating from the conventional methods, space frame tec... 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 >