In the history of architecture and urban planning, CIAM – International Congress of Modern Architecture – is one of the movements that had the most impact on the environment we…
Let’s talk politics “you’re miserable, edgy, and tired. You’re in the perfect mood for journalism” Warren Ellis In a country like ours, we as a young population are not alienated…
Tradition refers to the handing down of beliefs and customs from one generation to the next. In terms of architecture, these traditions are often given a physical manifestation in the…
Architects often put great efforts into creating intricately detailed and beautifully crafted offices for themselves – an epitome of creativity and values of their practice. Creating and designing one’s own…
Architecture has always been a symbol of change. Buildings reflect a multitude of dominant factors that influenced their construction. These factors can include the prevalent architectural style of the time,…
Carefully restored neo-classical facades and a newly covered courtyard rooted in traditional Russian architecture are crowned by an expansive contemporary upper extension to this Moscow apartment block, which has been…
As we saw in the first part of the History of Indian architecture, the time between 900 to around 1400 saw the evolution and decline of many Hindu dynasties in…
Identification, encouragement, and measurement of sustainability compliance through the establishment of green rating systems has largely helped mitigate the direct and indirect environmental impacts of construction over the past thirty…
Architect/artist/city planner Germane Barnes in front of the Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation’s Arts & Recreation Center. Architect, Educator, and most importantly, an Influencer – Contributor to societal upliftment; well, most architecture…
Mabel O Wilson is a writer, scholar, architect, professor, and designer. Her research and writing consist of political, sociological, and historical aspects of the society, focussing on African – American…
Roberta Washington Architects (RWA) was established in 1983 as a leading architecture firm. The firm is amongst a few led by African American women with its head office located in…
We all have that one city of our dreams where you know every need of yours will be fulfilled; but have you ever wondered what makes those cities so fascinating?…