What is an Earthship? An Earthship is an unusual form of the passive solar building with a couple of typologically outstanding features. For instance, there is an elongated plan form sitting on the east-west axis. Its sun-facing side receives an extensive amount of glazing on the sun. Its berm is against the other three flanks, […]
Floating Architecture Is Fast Becoming Mainstream
Every new day comes with the news of increasing risk from unexpected storm surges and rising sea levels due to global climate change. The risks are even higher in coastal cities like Shanghai, New York, etc. In the same vein, cities like Amsterdam, London, and Lagos, which are continually dealing with double urban pressures of […]
How Are Drones Affecting The Construction Industry?
The construction industry has not been the same since the introduction of drones. The presence of drones has led to considerable and lasting changes in the operations of the construction industry. This article highlights the most prominent ways drones have changed the industry and the effects of these changes on the present and the future. […]
Introduction to Sustainable Architecture
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 […]
Make Your Home Feel Bigger With These 5 Proven Hacks
Now that you are ready for that home remodeling project, it may also be the right time to extend your home space without incurring too much additional cost. This is where the ‘Not So Big House’ approach comes in. This approach budded from the 1998 publication of Sarah Susanka, titled, The Not So Big House […]