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Cut the Grain: Wood Veneer Techniques
Wood veneer is a beauty in itself with its exceptionality in texture, color, figure and grain. Determined by the cutting method of the log relative to its growth rings as well as the selection of the veneer species, mos... 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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Inox: Stainless Steel Finishes
Providing a range of architectural benefits, this low-maintenance and corrosion-resistant buil... 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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Soil as a Structural Material
Earth construction is one of the oldest building methods around. Now that architects around th... 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 the physical sound but also the ability of a workspace to conduct concentrative, interactive and confidential work. Such case... READ MORE >
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Conventional and Innovative: Wood Frame Construction
From structural to aesthetics, the various functions and practical applications of wood in arc... READ MORE >
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Concrete Blocks: Waffle Slab Construction
In reference to the conventional construction method of two-way flat slab, such need for longe... READ MORE >
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How Architecture and Engineering Complement Each Other
Architecture can't exist without engineering, as much as some would like to think otherwise- thanks to engineering, our buildings stand strong and many seemly impossible things become possible. But, can architects do an... READ MORE >
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Visual Merchandising 101: Designing High-Converting Retail S...
Visual Merchandising is the art and science of subtle selling technique incorporated with arch... READ MORE >
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Go Green: Sustainable Tropical Building Design
From the integration of passive design measures and energy efficiency, use of alternative wate... READ MORE >