Over the last few years, many countries have witnessed an unusual influx of floods, especially in low-lying areas. These flood incidents have generated interest from experts and residents, primarily on the best prevention and management practices. But the truth is, there is no end in sight for excessive flooding. Why? The climatic conditions are becoming […]
Category: Architecture
A Look Into Herzog & de Meuron’s M+ Museum in Hong Kong
With an opening date set for November 12, 2021, Hong Kong’s newest museum designed by Herzog & de Meuron is a long-awaited architectural marvel. Dedicated to visual culture, the M+ Museum will showcase 20th and 21st-century visual culture throughout its multiple exhibitions. Located in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Cultural District, the museum was designed by the […]
Why The Vessel In NYC Is Attracting Attention – And Not The Good Kind
Architect Thomas Heatherwick, a renowned English architect leading the Heatherwick Studio firm, designed the Vessel structure in New York City. This structure has become a highly visited tourist attraction in the Hudson Yards neighborhood, attracting both good and bad press alike since its opening just over two years ago. This month, it’s become a hot […]
Construction 3D Printing Explained
Construction 3D printing entails all the technologies that rely on the 3D printing method to fabricate parts of buildings or the entire building. There are various techniques of 3D printing used in construction. The commonly used ones include Powder Bonding and Extrusion. While Power Bonding involves polymer bond, reactive bond, and sintering, Extrusion involves cement […]
The search for beauty in religious places: Hagia Sophia
Religion has always been a sensitive subject in human history and it is believed that places of worship were the first buildings in the world. To move forward in the field of architecture innovations first we need to understand our past. Fortunately, many buildings around the world were witness to human history and can still […]