The construction sector significantly impacts global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for around 40% of total energy use and 36% of CO2 emissions. With the rapid pace of…
Architecture has a prolonged history, and it has evolved through the ages. It has undergone changes and modifications in the design process at frequent intervals, which were basically adopted practices…
Urban areas in the Middle East experience some of the highest heat conditions in the world. Strong solar radiation, dry climates, and dense urban growth increase the urban heat island…
Architecture meets the world first through its exterior. Before we enter a building, experience its spaces, understand its plan, or notice the details of its structure and material, we encounter…
Architecture is evolving to respond to complex systems shaping our world. Parametricism 2.0, led by Patrik Schumacher, is a new design paradigm that builds on the original parametric movement. Unlike…
The facade is an important part of the superstructure. Known as “facciata” in Italian, it is the exterior faces of the building which usually draw the attention of passersby. Since…
What is meant by the term “facade”? The word “façade,” which is derived from the Italian word “facciata,” refers to the outside or all of a building’s external faces. Typically,…
Why Facades? A building’s façade is significant because it offers an opportunity to emphasize design. Too many structures opt for generic plans that merely satisfy structural requirements and lack personality.…
Germany’s Ruhr region is boasting a new landmark: After a four-year-long effort, Swiss architectural venture Herzog & de Meuron has now unveiled the extension of the Küppersmühle Museum in Duisburg.…
The facade of the building is an element that, more than the interior, is responsible for its aesthetic appearance. However, what is most fascinating is the innovation of design solutions.…
Located on the the outskirts of Melbourne’s CBD, this project in Footscray involved the demolition of rear lean-to structures, to accommodate new living areas with a rear deck and other…
A House for All Seasons is a contemporary house designed for the evolving needs of a young family within the context of a heritage streetscape in inner-city Melbourne. The design…