Transparent wood composites are relatively new. Not so many people have heard about wood materials that are 90% transparent and have improved mechanical properties. Transparent woods were discovered in 1992; they are shatterproof and more biodegradable than plastics and glass. Article by HL North East Architects in the UK History of Transparent Wood When the […]
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The Underlying Impact & Role of Architects in Construction Projects
By virtue of their technical knowledge and expertise, architects are saddled with the duty of project planning, creation of designs for new construction projects, alterations and re-developments. For a person to be duly qualified as an “architect”, they must have been enrolled with the relevant governing body. Also, to acquire license, an architect must pass […]
Getting The Timing Right For Your Construction Projects
Timing plays an important role in many everyday processes, and construction is one of them. In fact, your construction project’s success or otherwise largely depends on the timing. Season drives most activities in the construction industry. Everyone wants to avoid breaking ground when it is winter or rainy. But there are exceptions, as you will […]
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 […]
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 […]