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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 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 >
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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 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 for social interaction of the public realm - the residents and visitors of the community. Such design strategies would includ... 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 know... 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 the world are more concerned than ever with climate change and green alternatives, choosing this eco-friendly and cheap source... 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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Conventional and Innovative: Wood Frame Construction
From structural to aesthetics, the various functions and practical applications of wood in architectural buildings such as churches, government, residential and commercial structures will always be underrated. Starting... 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- t... READ MORE >
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Visual Merchandising 101: Designing High-Converting Retail Spaces
Visual Merchandising is the art and science of subtle selling technique incorporated with architectural and design methods in the retail industry. A silent salesperson in itself, the aesthetics of pop-up retail spaces o... 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 >
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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 >