Cathedrals are ancient structures for worship that are famous for their beautiful architecture and design. Usually found in Europe, cathedrals are noticeable for several distinctive characteristics. An emblem of God, a cathedral is not just a place of worship, but symbolic of many religious rites. A cathedral is a sacred place for worship, generally huge…
Representing 150 years of American History, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a monumental sculpture located within the United States. Mount Rushmore is famous for its unique architecture and artistry. Find out how this huge structure was constructed. Mount Rushmore, a world-famous sculpture carved on the Black Hills of the Western Region of South Dakota, is…
Roman hypocausts were basically under floor heating devices used for central heating but more commonly for public baths. It mainly consisted of a raised floor below which fires were lit to heat the floor and the room above. Roman Baths and Hypocausts Roman Baths consisted of a number of rooms that were used by the…
Castles are fascinating structures with extraordinary architecture. Generally made in the medieval period, castles have a peculiar architecture which sets them apart from all other structures. Find of more about these amazing buildings. A place where every fairytale begins, castles are splendid structures that have found a place in many childhood tales around the world. Although there…
Earlier blasts reminded us of demolitions of buildings in the US. But now, blasting reminds us of 9/11 and terrorist attacks. Post 9/11, governments have started emphasizing the need for blast containment designs that help in minimizing blast injuries. Terrorism has threatened the internal security of many countries, including the US. In the last decade,…
The objective of this architect CAD software review is to provide insight about a few good architectural CAD packages out of the hugely crowded civil CAD market. The cost of architectural CAD landscape design software may vary from free to several thousand dollars. However, I can say from my six years of CAD experience that professional users…
An analysis of the values of architecture and modern life, and some of the revolutionary changes beginning to take hold – the role of the building in modern life is rapidly changing as designers look to using buildings to create a synergy-effect to maximize productivity and well-being. The relationship between humans and buildings has long…
Living buildings are the answer to the increasing problems of polluted cities and depleting fossil fuel sources. By designing a building like a living creature, it is made to have a minimum negative impact on its environment. The building is constructed using local materials. The concept of the building as a living structure, or like…
The International Style of Architecture grew out of a reaction against the architectural over-elaboration of the buildings in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. It was also influenced to no small degree by mechanized production, new technologies and new social requirements. The International Style of Architecture The International Style of architecture was developed…
Machines are energy devices that help to alleviate effort or create other conditions that make life easier. Similarly buildings can be considered machines as they help people to avoid the effects of the weather, create healthful conditions, and allow them to recoup their energy by resting in them. Machines and Buildings Buildings signify the ability…