The constant will to innovate and improve from the available resources has been the driving force behind centuries of architecture’s rich, complex, and abundant history. Presently considered the first manifestation…
Reefs are where much of the world’s ocean life begins its journey. Nurturing a diverse and extensive marine habitat, these rainforests of the ocean play a crucial role in feeding…
Influenced by geographical conditions, human settlement has perpetually evolved over centuries and is poised to take on distinctive dimensions. It is intriguing to witness the dynamic pattern of settlements outlined…
Following along with climate change discussions, resource depletion, and urbanisation; the sustainable and green architecture concepts have been a well-discussed and applied topic over the last few years. Green architecture…
From the time when life started on the planet till today, the only phenomenon that is unceasing is development. We go through the process perpetually with or without awareness in…
What is Architectural work culture? Workplace culture in the architectural profession is defined by common beliefs, behaviours, conventions, and values. This is referred to as architectural work culture. It considers…
What is LEED Sustainability has become a buzzword we can’t seem to get away from these days. And in the architecture community, that usually equates to whether a building is…
Discussing sustainability involves addressing social, economic, and environmental issues. Despite being a topic discussed globally for decades, it still has many aspects to consider. Since it is an issue that…
The Kariba Dam is a double-curvature concrete dam in the Kariba Gorge in Zambia. Situated on the Zambezi River, the dam stands 128 meters tall and 579 meters long. Lake…
Have you heard of modular construction before? We are sure you have encountered it. Modular constructions are structures built in a factory environment before being transported to the site for…
The Challenges and Resolutions The climate crisis is becoming increasingly palpable with each passing day. Our recent summer of 2024 serves as evidence of this. With a momentous rise in…
“The whole might of modern technology was nearly caught by the primeval, savage forces of Africa,” Clements wrote of the Kariba in 1959. (Palini & Scaccabarozzi, 2015). The Kariba Dam’s…