Architecture is both a storyteller and a historical mapper. The built elements of the city provide insight into its past. It is an indication of the different rulers who may…
Expanding Architecture: Design as Activism is a compilation of essays collected by Bryan Bell and Katie Wakeford to influence the architects of today to improve the daily lives of the…
Francis D.K. Ching’s “A Global History of Architecture” combines Mark M. Jarzombek, and Vikramaditya Prakash, and offers an outstanding overview of architectural history from ancient civilizations in various cultures including…
Lighting is one of the key elements of architecture. A space is defined by its lighting. Architectural lighting is concerned with the design of lighting systems within the architectural and interior design field. Lighting is…
The world is full of extreme landscapes with varying harsh conditions, from scorching deserts to icy mountains. In order to combat these extreme conditions, architects are often naturally pushed to…
Sustainability in architecture has been a serious concern over the years. Architects try to come up with the best solutions to tackle the issue of sustainability. One of the ways…
Throughout history, architectural styles have surpassed the tag of just simple aesthetics, leaving a permanent stamp on the social and financial fabric of communities. From the magnificent open spaces of…
The city of Panama shares its name with the country this city is the capital of and the world-renowned Panama Canal. It is the narrowest trade route that connects the Caribbean Sea from the…
The Tech industry frequently sets off a domino effect of the evolution of the other major industries, of which the AEC industry is no exception. This includes the significant developments…
Richard Neutra, a renowned architect of the twentieth century, played a pivotal role in shaping the modernist movement in Southern California and beyond. Constantly pushing boundaries, Neutra had a unique…
The Lingaraja temple stands as the grandest temple in Bhubaneswar. Renowned critic and historian James Fergusson (1808–86) hailed it as “a prime illustration of a purely Hindu temple in India.”…
Architecture in our life: The architecture of a space plays a definitive role in our day. The immediate visual perception brought out by color, lighting, and accessibility of a space…