What is earthen architecture? As far as building materials go, concrete is a highly unsustainable material that causes the urban heat island effect. Glass, on the other hand, has poor…
Are you considering updating your home with an affordable and long-lasting flooring solution? You may want to consider installing laminate flooring. In this blog post, we will outline a step-by-step…
The blistering heat that has gripped much of Europe in recent summers is becoming an increasingly familiar feature of the Northern Hemisphere’s climate. Recent heatwaves have led to school closures,…
AI technology is invading every field, including historic preservation. However, one important factor cannot be ignored, and that’s the ethics of using AI to redesign heritage neighbourhoods. These heritage areas…
Following a four-year restoration, Casa Batlló, one of the most extraordinary spaces, has opened its third floor to the public for the first time. This is the last original residence…
Located along the Kobe waterfront, the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art was completed in 2002 as part of the city’s larger reconstruction efforts following the Great Hanshin Earthquake. Designed by…
Historic settlements in India have generally relied on an intricate understanding of geography, climate, spirituality and culture to develop architecture. While modern developments tend to be divorced from their surrounding…
From early times, cities have taken on characteristics of organic life forms. Growth occurs in unpredictable ways; they adapt to external forces and undergo change over time. Flourishing areas coexist…
All over the country, people are beginning to seriously contemplate buying homes as co-owners with their friends. Although there are certainly serious pros and cons to consider, this decision is…
For about 10,000 years, humankind has been using the earth to build structures for shelter and commercial purposes. Earth consists of particles and minerals – mainly clay, silt, and sand…