Tree of closeness: it’s the flat, corrugated iron roof welded onto the house to stop the water from leaking through in that one spot they knew about for years and…
“We seem to have forgotten that architecture is a practice. Let me repeat, architecture is a practice. It is not theory, it is not talking, and it is not meetings!…
For centuries, the traditional archetype of architects and designers was defined as an isolated, singular visionary: “the master builders”. The architectural lore largely rested on the myth of solitary dictators.…
The first time I went through a public library that had been frequently photographed, I spotted the security guard before I saw the atrium. He was standing by the entrance,…
A building rarely gets to be a building in the public mind. It may have a name, a concept, a philosophy and a carefully crafted story before the first brick…
The life of an architect is often portrayed on the glossy covers of magazines, iconic skylines and dramatic design presentations. Architecture is viewed as a creative profession where any sketch…
The New Assistant Artificial Intelligence has a contradictory effect on society. In most fields, it is introduced as a helping hand to humans, while in some fields it has…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry by improving efficiency, accelerating design processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making. From generative design to predictive maintenance, AI has…
Reclaiming Human-Centred Learning in Architectural Education Human-Centered Architecture: Putting people at the heart of design_©Joana Sá Lima,2024The profession of architecture is facing major changes due to rapid technological progress, globalisation,…
An endless all-nighter before a 9 AM jury, tables filled with drawings, iterations, norms’ data, reviews, and presentation materials, is often an everyday, fast-paced reality for architecture students. And yet,…
We are seeing a shift in today’s era, as the built environment faces the inevitable challenge of climate change. It has become incredibly clear that without sustainable solutions to primitive…
Brands today are not just commercial markers—they are cultural storytellers. They shape expectations, aspirations, and even the way individuals perceive themselves in society. In the information age, brands have become…