In every aspect of life on Earth, bamboo is a material that is widely used for everything from building to food and medicine. It is a suitable alternative material that…
Time is continuously changing, evolving, and transforming; there is no denying the fact. Like every other field, Architecture is experiencing changes every day at an alarming pace. With new technological…
In architecture, planning for extreme environments calls for a special fusion of imagination and practicality. It is the skill of making structures that can resist the worst weather, including the Sahara…
Pushing Beyond Just a Structure! Architecture had existed even before the word ‘ARCHITECTURE’ was coined. Available timelines trace the extreme existence of ‘ARCHITECTURE’ in the form of immobile ‘shelters’ (caves)…
The ziggurat is one of the most distinctive architectural creations in ancient Mesopotamia. Similarly to Egyptian pyramids, ziggurats also have four sides, rising high to reach the realm of the…
What is a Pivot Door? Should doors operate only on hinges? No, we have another option, the pivoting doors. A pivoting door opens and closes by rotating on a spindle…
Have you ever questioned how a building with a wide span can withstand an earthquake? The expansion joint that joins two substantial parts aids the structure’s ability to withstand earthquakes.…
Taipei 1O1 is a successful skyscraper construction and a bizarre architectural history standing on the grounds of the Xinyi district of Taipei, located in Taiwan. The importance of the tower…
Flyovers, bridges, overbridges, underpasses, overpasses, and other technological marvels allow people, automobiles, and even trains to save time and effort. Bridges are often built over bodies of water such as…
Over the River Thames, the Hammersmith Bridge is one of London’s most iconic structures ever built. It was the first suspension bridge of its kind designed by a civil engineer,…