When designing public spaces such as retail buildings or transportation hubs, circulation is no longer the only priority; while circulation efficiency is still a critical design element, there's another component just a... READ MORE >
The successful urban image of the city is the result of the deliberate accumulation of indepen... READ MORE >
Building in indigenous zones can be very sensitive. Sometimes in trying to honor an ancient cu... READ MORE >
Through the ages, humans have been trying to reach the very heavens through architecture. But why do we aim to touch the sky? There have been, and are, many reasons human beings erect high buildings; those reasons go fr... READ MORE >
A desert environment is hostile by nature; building in the desert means having to prepare your... READ MORE >
The roof is probably one of the most, if not the most important part of a building as it prote... READ MORE >
The modern urban park is not only considered a focal point of a neighborhood, but also a node for social interaction of the public realm - the residents and visitors of the community. Such design strategies would includ... READ MORE >
You've heard of air, noise and water pollution numerous times but light pollution is less know... READ MORE >
For a while now, wineries have been becoming more than storage units and factories: they embod... READ MORE >
Acoustical comfort in the office not only pertains to the specific materials used to mitigate the physical sound but also the ability of a workspace to conduct concentrative, interactive and confidential work. Such case... READ MORE >
One of the hardest climates to build for is a cold one; the wrong design could leave you with... READ MORE >
An emerging construction design trend deviating from the conventional methods, space frame tec... READ MORE >
When it comes to ventilating an apartment, especially if it's small, you hit a couple of bumps. Houses are easier to ventilate, because they have more design options available; houses can make use of their roofs to vent... READ MORE >
Pixelated surfaces can add a lot of character to a project, giving it movement and visual dept... READ MORE >
Treehouses usually remind us of two things: childhood getaways and whimsical fantasy creatures... READ MORE >