Social psychologist Rich Fromm defines biophilia as the ‘love of life’ that explains two fundamental tendencies of living organisms: sustaining life from death threats and the positive integration with each…
The Brundtland Report (1987) defines sustainable development as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. A great…
If you are a creative reader reading this or happen to know one, then I’m sure you know—and for a fact—that creatives do not make much money. And it’s not…
De Reus Architects, the firm in charge of the design and construction of The Bias House, describes the project as a “modern architectural home composed with a clear understanding of…
In response to these challenges, architects and urban planners have been working on and documenting interventions to provide housing solutions beyond high-rises while adapting to climate change without sacrificing comfort…
The Wexler House Architect: Lloyd Ruocco Born Lloyd Pietrantonio Ruocco, popularly known as Lloyd Ruocco was an architect known for his modernist approach to design. His designs were known for…
Brand design and product design are two sides of the same coin. One focuses on crafting stories to evoke emotions and build connections and an identity while the other focuses…
Technology has brought about rapid changes in urbanisation, from smart cities to data-driven urban choices in the West. Still, urbanisation presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for places…
Pre-colonial or traditional architecture stemmed from culture, local material, and climate conditions. The settlement patterns across all regions in pre-colonised Nigeria were fundamentally community-driven. Residential areas were organised into clusters…
Pre-colonial architecture in Nigeria compromises the use of local materials for construction, social and spatial organisation of the spaces, cultural significance and expression, and community-driven and climatic adaptive designs. Though…
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of…
Henry David Thoreau, an American essayist and philosopher, once opined that it is not what you look at that matters; it is what you see. This quote emphasises the truth…