Climate change is one of the most critical challenges the world faces today, bringing sudden and drastic environmental shifts that directly impact ecosystems, cities, and livelihoods. And yet when I…
Artificial intelligence usage continues to grow as the technology advances and more people advocate for its adaptation into everyday life. In architecture, this can be applied in many different ways.…
What is a Net-zero building design? Throughout architecture school, one must have encountered the concept of Net-zero building design. Some of us have researched such buildings as part of our…
In the modern world, equipment like fans, ACs, refrigerators and heaters has become an inevitable part of everyday life. Comfort is often associated with technologies that regulate temperature, airflow, lighting,…
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…
Rammed-earth architecture has emerged as a popular design technique in Australia, particularly for galleries that promote Aboriginal art and culture. Rammed-earth walls are formed by compacting layers of natural soil,…
Architecture has always been designed under a set of environmental assumptions that remain largely unquestioned. Gravity is stable, air is breathable, and the surrounding ecosystem quietly sustains human life. Even…
Architecture is at the dawn of a new era. Large-scale corporate developments are embracing regenerative design, using the Net-Positive Office Building as a vehicle to push the boundaries of sustainability.…
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…
The built environment has faced countless challenges over the years, but the most persistent ones are those born out of global warming. As Earth’s temperature increases, sea levels rise, making…
Rethinking What We Call ‘Informal’ Galleries, craft studios, cultural centres, and digitally driven innovation hubs are the most visible and celebrated forms of the creative economy in policy and media.…