Contemporary Architecture What is Contemporary House Design? Contemporary house design is an architectural form that embodies various styles of architectural design that have been widely influenced. Contemporary architecture is different from the modern architecture of the late 20th century, including ecological features and varied creativity. In addition to adopting different styles and influences, contemporary house […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to the historic structures which are not famous enough or are not important tourist destinations? Why do they exist? What makes them important? When you take a walk around any urban or suburban area where there is often a lack of space you will also find numerous historic buildings
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South direction is considered as a bad direction but it’s a myth. South brings in all the good energies from the north. The owner of the south direction is Yam, a Hindu deity responsible for the death. A closed and heavy wall in the south direction keeps Yam at bay as per Vastu. But south
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Why An Architect Must Read When you start as a student in architecture school, the entire field is unfolding right in front of your eyes. Overwhelming, as it can be, the vast history is also engrossing. Many architecture students start out being extremely intimated, either by professors or by the field itself but when you
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Introduction An adult human being spends on average around 90000 hours at work over a lifetime. The changes in office design depend on the advancement in technology, new career prospects, and the category of people working there. The changes in workplace design have been tremendous in the last decade or so. The offices which we
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Introduction Though some may believe that real paranormal activity is a genuine field that proves the existence of ghosts, witches, and other folktale characters, one thing we can be sure about is the fact that such places never fail to give us those spine-chilling sense of fear. But isn’t it in the darkest of night, that the stars shine
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Overview Providing shelter for low-income people is one of the most important national projects in India. The construction of low-cost housing for low-income groups does not involve housing constructed with substandard building materials. Traditional building materials, that is, concrete, steel, and insulating materials commonly used in modern buildings, cannot be used in low-cost housing because
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Introduction How many times have you seen the protagonist’s home and wished that you would own it? Watched by millions around the world and a significant part of human culture, movies are the ignition point of a young mind’s journey towards their possible future career. From the ultra-modern houses of the future to the creepy
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“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody” -Jane Jacobs Public spaces have always been a very essential part of cities and communities. A place where people meet people, spend time and make memories. And if permitted are a great medium of creativity, expression,
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Climatology is the scientific study of climate. Climatology in architecture is a study related to the climate and the built environment. Buildings do not exist in isolation; they exist in a specific geographic environment. As a scientific discipline, architecture strives to ensure the harmony and unity of architecture and the surrounding geographic environment. If this
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