When people say sustainable agriculture, they mean building so that there is little or no human-made impact on the environment. It entails the conscious effort to preserve the environment every step of the way, from planning to construction. So, achieving sustainable architecture involves adopting an eco-friendly approach in choosing building materials, designing and implementing vital […]
Category: Architecture
Getting Familiar with Solar Shading Devices
Every building has an ambient temperature within it. However, it is possible that this temperature increases beyond the comfort zone. When this happens, any additional heating will lead to discomfort. This used to be a big problem until architects came up with a concept to prevent additional heating, called solar shading devices. Sun control and […]
Architectural Acoustics
Acoustics, as a term, is commonly used in describing the sound transmission qualities of buildings. However, when it comes to science, it goes beyond that. Acoustics defined In the broad sense, we can define acoustics as the science of sound. But when it is used in its conventional form to explain the properties of a […]
Kinetic Buildings that Move
Kinetic architectural designs are such that certain parts of the structure move, with no effect whatsoever on the overall structural integrity. This design concept is mainly adopted to adapt to environmental situations, offer better aesthetic qualities, or deliver on unique functions a static structure would be incapable of. The 20th century came with more adoption […]
Returning to the era of natural ventilation
Buildings are generally designed to use natural ventilation. However, in the quest to make buildings more modern, we have jettisoned natural ventilation media for aesthetic reasons like the integration of mechanical systems and interior partition walls. With these compromises come some challenges, including increased cost and adverse environmental impacts. To resolve these challenges, designers and […]