Selecting the right material for your building is just as necessary as selecting the right site or the right function. Materiality is an essential aspect of architecture that cannot be…
Architecture is often viewed as an art of visual geometry; however, we encounter the essence of space through the heaviness and tactility of matter. According to phenomenological thinking, we do…
The construction industry is the foremost contributor to global carbon emissions. The entire process, which includes the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, and transportation, carries a significant ecological burden. In…
What does it take to reach the top heights of Gothic architecture? Not metaphorically, but physically? Historically, Gothic architecture has been a strong declaration of faith and ambitions. They were…
Architecture is often discussed through form, geometry, and spatial experience, yet every architectural idea ultimately finds its presence in the world through material. Walls, columns, slabs, and structural frames are…
Bio-based Aesthetics is a vast field of architecture and design that has recently gained popularity in modern practices. As the world shifts toward sustainability, designers are moving from synthetic materials…
‘A passage between Realms’ “Originating from the Japanese turii, meaning gateway leading to heaven. Its Sanskrit synonym for a door is Dwara, from the word Dwi, meaning ‘two’. This refers…
Architecture was never a one-person activity, yet for a long time the process functioned in fragments. The architect developed the spatial idea, the structural engineer calculated the load-bearing framework, the…
In the architectural landscape, sustainable architecture now has a new definition. Installing a few solar panels and proclaiming the building as sustainable is no longer sufficient. Evolving past this greenwashing,…
Architecture is an industry shaped by the social and political climate that revolves within and around the world. The current age in the industry calls for a shift from mechanical…
Since the beginning of dwelling, humans have never built with bare hands alone; there has always been a tool. A stone in hand became the first tool. With it, we…
The first day at college was a bit uncertain. Even though I had decided to pursue my degree at Addis Ababa University, being in the exact place where I had…