Raw earth has been used in the construction buildings since ancient times. Many great earthen buildings throughout the world have stood the test of time, depicting the great benefits of using earth in the construction and architectural process. Introduction In the field of architecture, earth is a material that plays a vital part and is…
Modern Architecture, also known as neo-traditional architecture, evolved during the World War I era. All the modern buildings that we see around today have evolved and been inspired from modern architecture. Find out here what “modern architecture” exactly means. Introduction Modern architecture is a style of architecture that first evolved in the Western countries during…
Tudorbethan architectural style is an amalgamation of Tudor, Elizabethan, and Jacobean styles. The advent of the Industrial Age and the impersonal mass production that came along with it led many designers and architects to seek a style that was more local and meaningful. The Tudorbethan style is a subset of Tutod Revival architecture. One of the reasons that people find…
Egypt, the land of mysteries, is famous for its ancient monuments and buildings. This article will describe some of the vital characteristics of the architecture that is famous throughout the world. Renowned for its ancient civilization, Egypt is home to many of the world’s legendary monuments. With a history which date back 5000 years, Egyptian…
The aesthetically pleasing buildings and skyscrapers that we see around us are not just concrete structures, but something way beyond that. It is a kind of language for expressing the owner’s personality. The worth of any building is decided by the quality of its architecture. Introduction Architecture is the science of constructing structures and spaces…
One of the fundamental realities that have marked mankind’s existence on Earth is the urban reality. Throughout the ages, in all geographic regions, the fascination of the city has set in motion people, resources, ideas, generating forces of unforeseen intensity that have continuously modelled the planet’s surface. Invoked in lyrics, pinned in eternity – “I know:…
There is the relationship between physical activity of people and the city environment in which they live. This relationship is researched by project IPEN (International Physical Activity and the Environment Network). IPEN is an international interdisciplinary project. It studies physical activity of citizens in the various structures of the town. There are many determinants that…
The urban renewal project is an activity to regenerate existing city areas that have become run-down. In South Korea, urban renewal is led by the government, which perceived the importance of reducing environmental burden and enhancing the efficiency of use of existing urban infrastructure (Bae et al., 2008). Managing these projects is challenging for the…
In decision-making processes for urban planning and design, evaluation can be considered a relevant tool to build choices, to recognize values, interests and needs, and to explore the different aspects that can influence decisions. Evaluation can be considered a process to integrate approaches, methods and models, able to support the different needs of the decision-making process itself. According to…
A model is defined as a simplified structure of reality, an organized principle, a synthesis of idea or a mental construct in which an actual life situation may fit in (Timmermans, 2000). Analysis of urban areas, structure of cities, urban activities and their linkages at the level of individual city has witnessed, over the years…