10 Reasons to have green roofs
Green roofs are not neccesarily a new invention. If we omit the oldest turf roof, we can look to 80s to spot the beginning of the modern green roof design.…
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August 24, 2020
What is Algorithms-Aided Design
ARCHITECTS DO NOT CREATE BUILDINGS, THEY DEFINE WHAT A BUILDING SHOULD BE. -Ondrej Slunecko, All I Ever Had Was an Idea- This is the quote that started the catalogue for…
August 21, 2020
8 Architects to follow on Instagram
Instagram has been here with us for some time. Actually, it is now 10 years we live with this visual social platform. Of course you can use it to see…
August 17, 2020
Water-sensitive urban design
Hydrological circle in nature works efficiently and effectively. Precipitation slowly infiltrates into the ground and replenishes the groundwater levels. Another part of the water runs on the ground surface, part…
August 10, 2020
7+ Perks of trees in the built environment
Incorporating trees into our built environment is one of the great challenges architects, urban planners and engineers face at the moment. In the late 90s and beginning of the new…
August 3, 2020
LEED basics explained
Before we get into the intricacies and dissect what LEED is, what it stands for and how can we benefit by using it, let me start with a bit of…
July 31, 2020
What is urban heat island effect?
How progress led us to dependency on systems After the Industrial Revolution and introduction of mechanical systems into buildings, the direct influence of the local climate was diminished using technology.…
July 27, 2020
9 Great fonts for architects
Quite often, architects need to choose the right font for the occasion. Which occasion? Well, there are many. We need a font for our websites, portfolios. We need to choose…
July 24, 2020
Sacrifice to architecture
Architecture, you cruel mistress. You know I am here for you and I will always be. And I made you a tribute. A book. Please, accept my sacrifice. Author's note…
September 30, 2018
What is wrong with architecture
I thoroughly enjoy when I listen to people that have a strong accent. It can be proper English, Scottish or American. However, I also listen gladly to people that have…
May 29, 2018