“The luxury today is ‘to be able to achieve a true reflection of your inner self through your abode.” Speak about luxury, and the first trail of words that comes…
Ashcrete is one of many substitutes for traditional concrete that have been conceived as a result of the increasing need for sustainability. Ashcrete was created by Pliny Fisk III as…
Hempcrete is a composite building material, using a bio-fiber (the balsa wood-like core or ‘Shiv’ of a cannabis Sativa plant) and a mineral binder (Lime). Hemp, which possesses high silica…
Context, functionality, aesthetics. Architecture is a function or a service catering to these three aspects. A good design implies a strong concept, relevance to the historical and present context, a…
What we see, hear and become aware of is perception. It is sensing something through our physical body. Although being as simple as that, the phenomenon or the process of…
Concrete has been the rock star of modern architecture: it is strong, versatile, and durable, able to withstand natural and environmental disasters. However, it has a downside: it is highly…
Pre-historic shelters have evolved into soaring dwellings with balconies amid the clouds. Traditional materials like stone, timber, cement and metal have been in use for centuries, with periodic innovations to…
In architecture, a broader sense of sustainability is often overlooked. However, designers must pay attention and consider how they can contribute through alternative building materials. Plastics, for example, are fairly…
The world is abuzz with great emphasis on the use of natural materials birthed from the womb of Earth. These materials are visually enticing, naturally available to extract and most…
The undeniable advancement and anticipation in each of the industries, be it entertainment, ornament, construction, food, textile, etc. has taken the creativity and discoveries to enormous levels of potential. Today,…
Identity is the soul of a being. No art form, religion, culture, tradition, architecture, and language exist without its own identity. To communicate to the public, cities, countries, regions, create…
In the growing urban-sensitive world, where modernism is trending, the need to find harmony between rigid and organic forms becomes a necessity to connect with nature. Any modern trend which…