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…
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…