In the realm of modern outdoor living spaces, composite deck materials have emerged as a versatile and durable alternative to traditional wood decking. As homeowners seek to create inviting and…
Introduction: The vernacular building is an inherent way to express cultural identity, reflecting neighboring cultures, practices, and apparel usage. It is the sum of years of experience and skill in…
Introduction. The formula for furniture design is a function with style specifically built for human needs. The history of furniture design runs back to the ancient civilisation of Egyptians and…
Innovation in agriculture has transformed the industry over the past few decades to be more productive and sustainable. In the face of global challenges, sustainability is no longer a distant…
Long before form decided to follow function or anything else it deemed fit, architecture students were initiated through the ‘material’ universe before they could transcend into the hallowed precincts of…
Construction projects require careful attention to detail, not just when it comes to measurements but also materials. Contractors must consider a multitude of factors when they decide which building materials…
The built environment is the relationship between the natural environment and the man-made environment. The architectural environment that is influenced by regional materials, surroundings, climate, and numerous socioeconomic factors is…
In recent years, alternative materials in construction projects have gained popularity due to their numerous benefits. Alternative materials are not commonly used in traditional construction methods but offer unique characteristics,…
Alternative materials such as cosmic concrete have become an area of focus in space exploration and colonisation. The concept of cosmic concrete involves using locally available materials on the Moon…
The Superpave system, developed in the late 1980s, is an innovative pavement design system that has revolutionised the road construction industry. Superpave is an acronym for Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements.…
The construction segment is huge, and the demand for building materials opens up another lucrative sector for business owners. Did you know that the global construction materials market size reached…
An essential building material Starting from the earliest beginnings of human civilisation, we can easily see how concrete structures have always been a key component of modern civilisation. In fact,…