What does the future of construction materials look like?
We have a tendency to believe that reality is unchangeable and that our level of civilization will persist into the future. This has been true for every culture investigated throughout history. However, we are presently at a period in history where technological growth is so…
Microclimates in Architecture
As outdoor spaces become more vital in the urban ecology, it is becoming extremely relevant that they stay comfortable and useful for as long as feasible around the year, otherwise we risk losing ground and compromising our economic recovery. Many restaurants, for example, rely heavily…
Biomimicry – A Solution to the Climate Crisis?
Climate change is among the biggest problems the world is facing. With many sectors adapting their end-to-end processes to be more environment-friendly, architecture too, is in the mix. Understanding that this is a critical task, architecture and construction companies worldwide are moving to sustainable practices,…
Placemaking Skylines: How Architect
The most striking representation of a city is its skyline or silhouette. The skyline, as seen from afar, is indicative of a city’s size and economic importance, as well as the divisions inside the city between residential, commercial, and business areas and the architectural legacy…
Is Good Architecture Synonymous with Beauty?
Architecture is more than just building things. Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a Roman architect who lived more than 2,000 years ago, said that there are two basic truths about building: “Firmness” (safety) and “Commodity” (use). He then said that “Delight” is what makes building into architecture…