This article studies the nature of informal settlements and how they could be remodelled to evoke an improved narrative of housing and dwelling. Informal settlements fall under the large umbrella…
This article aims to provide an overview of Alexandra Lange’s handbook, titled ‘Writing About Architecture: Mastering the Language of Buildings & Cities’. Although there are numerous ways to depict architecture…
This article examines the evolution of smart cities within the context of urban planning and design. The origin of smart cities dates back to the 1970s, when an urban data…
This article aims to discuss the purpose and repurposing of alleys, within the urban context. The term ‘alley’ originates from the mid-14th Century French term, alee, referring to ‘an open…
This article aims to provide a comprehensive comparison between traditional building materials and sustainable building materials. Before a discussion of the comparison can occur, the definition of a traditional material…
This article aims to explore the evolution of markets, bazaars, and cultural hubs evolving around various places of worship. In order to do this, the idea of a bazaar, market,…
This article endeavours to highlight the role of social media in architecture, thus the aims of this article pertain to acknowledging aesthetics and the ‘Socio Digital’ aspects of architecture. Defining…
With the festive season approaching, this article aims to provide a diverse range of gift ideas for architects and designers. 2025 Diary/Planner: All architects, architecture students and designers have one…
This article endeavours to discuss whether the emergence of Brutalism, in a contemporary context, would be suitable. The origins of the term Brutalism, is said to have evolved in 1950,…
This article endeavours to highlight how Ancient Egyptian civilization influenced modern architecture through analysis of material usage, form, and structure in Egyptology, which refers to Ancient Egyptian buildings as ‘bearers…
This article aims to provide an overview of the German Design Council (Rat für Formgebung), which was established in 1951 to ensure standardisation of the form of German design products,…
This article explores the varied ways in which a sense of community is instilled within the Tiny House movement, and other vernacular ways of living. Additionally, this article also further…