Telling Stories Through Architecture When we consider how stories might be told through architecture, the more obvious techniques might come to mind. Perhaps you recall seeing tales in the patterns…
There are unexpressed perceptions that we individuals, hold. They are translated into experiences that stimulate our senses, to which we react and behave accordingly. Our five senses support that bridge…
An Architect’s Mind Owing to the current pandemic situation, I step outside every day for a mandatory evening stroll in the gardens of my gated community for a breath of…
What Makes a City? The beauty of Architecture is that it encompasses many. From the theories and practical skills, we learn from school to the subtleties we catch in the…
What are zines? Believe it or not, zines have been around since the 1920s. Coming from the word “magazines”, zines are do-it-yourself booklets that have given voice to many throughout…
Creative designers are using innovation to contribute to a sustainable future On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) bill into law, establishing his…
Digital Water – Water is imperative for life, but has long been plagued by pollution and scarcity. Water stress can be exacerbated by climate change in many areas, and rising…
“As Long as There Are Human Beings and Their Challenges, There Will Be Architecture” —Ole Bouman Buildings are essential; they exist primarily to give shelter. Shelter, however, goes beyond just…
Human footsteps from the past reflect human existence and evolution across time. These footprints contain a wide range of items, all evidence of human presence on the planet. Architecture is…
Architectural and human evolution go hand in hand. In the past, architecture has evolved as per climatic conditions and social and cultural needs. Humans have experimented with and developed several…
Architectural knowledge helps people to open a new perspective towards architecture. The knowledge and practice during studying architecture shape an individual and unleash a new world towards surroundings and almost…
Experiencing Architecture Design for experience typically means eliciting the senses while facilitating interaction with a built environment. The physical senses can emotionally engage us with the architecture, thereby leaving a…