History of Biophilia Erich Fromm first used the term “biophilia” to poetically describe the “passionate love of life and all that is alive” (Fromm). A decade later in 1984, EO…
To address rising demands for a conceptual interpretation of universal design (UD), a diverse approach centred on efforts to create environments and technology that are usable by everyone (to the…
Over the years, the evolution of architecture and design practices framed itself as either a response or an action. In some cases, architecture could express itself as a response to…
Nature has continuously been a source of motivation for human innovation. In recent years, planners and architects have progressively turned to biomimicry, the hone of imitating nature’s virtuoso arrangements, to form buildings that…
Asia has always been a foundational hub for civilization, fostering a variety of cultures, traditions, and architectural designs. Asian architecture, ranging from the grandeur of the Forbidden City in China…
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…
OFIS Architects is an architecture firm with the ability to turn a project into a timeless masterpiece that tells a story through time. Design is the main strategy for merging…
“The design sense is nurtured by what we see but also by how we see it.” – Didi Contractor In the realm of architecture, the traditional pathways of formal education…
Passivhaus design is a groundbreaking transformation for the design world and a breath of fresh air for building construction. The aim of this design is to maximize the comfort of…
Building for Comfort: The Bioclimatic Approach (Noguchi, 2016) Imagine your house as a bubble separating you from the outside world. This “bubble” is called the building envelope, and it plays…
A shining example of modern engineering, the Central Control Building at Bilgin Architects, designed in Konya, Turkey, does everything smart to ensure the smooth running of the solar power plant.…
Health is Wealth (R and H R 2003) Humans frequently experience the close connection between their bodies and minds. Any disturbance in one of them will unavoidably affect the other.…