Rammed-earth architecture has emerged as a popular design technique in Australia, particularly for galleries that promote Aboriginal art and culture. Rammed-earth walls are formed by compacting layers of natural soil,…
Architecture is often discussed through form, geometry, and spatial experience, yet every architectural idea ultimately finds its presence in the world through material. Walls, columns, slabs, and structural frames are…
Buildings and spaces as we know them now are lit up using daylight, and artificial lights as the sun starts to set. This consumes a lot of energy, especially for…
In the architectural landscape, sustainable architecture now has a new definition. Installing a few solar panels and proclaiming the building as sustainable is no longer sufficient. Evolving past this greenwashing,…
Isn’t it disheartening that these days, in the name of modernism, humans have started constructing plain, unornamented box-like buildings? On the contrary, if we go back to the Malla Era…
When Architecture is Tested Architecture is frequently viewed as a discipline of extreme precision, with each line and joint methodically designed. However, some of the world’s most renowned structures owe…
“It is both strong and tough, which is a combination not usually found in nature,” said Teng Li, the co-leader of the team at the University of Maryland, when referring…
The concept of luxury is a fascinating one. On one hand, it could mean inherent or intrinsic value, while on the other hand, it could mean the value given to…
Architecture Beyond the Moment of Completion Architecture is frequently praised upon completion. Buildings are photographed when the surfaces are pristine and the objectives are clear. However, the true test of…
Dendrochronology is a study of tree rings that helps in dating and calculating the ages and dates of historical and archeological objects. Dating is the most essential part of history…
Globally, Around 40% of all raw material equivalent with 40 billion tons annually used by the construction sector. This makes the industry becoming one of the largest natural consumers of…
Repair. A word with strong negative connotations. Because something must have been destroyed before it can be repaired, and what is even more significant is that it has been destroyed…