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Spirituality and Architecture: Interesting Connection of Spaces and Soul

spirituality

“Some things are sacred, others are not, whether they are religious or not.” – Le Corbusier Spirituality and sacredness are the most significant experiences communicated via architecture. These experiences and the places they are expressed are essential to our survival. They are encountered in numerous nations and cultures, as well as with multiple beliefs and customs.

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Anthropometrics and Ergonomics: How is it Important in Architectural Design?

Anthropometrics

Introduction Leonardo da Vinci intended to memorialise Vitruvius’s description of man’s ideal human body 500 years ago. To do so, he meticulously measured and combined dimensions, resulting in the Vitruvian Man, one of the most famous depictions of the human form in the world and one of the first sources of anthropometrics recommendations. Anthropometrics of

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Art Deco Architectural Style: The Perfect Balance of Grandeur and Utility

Architectural Style

From about 1920 until the 1930s, a plethora of architectural styles emerged, some of which shared several design characteristics. As the world thrived following World War I, tastes shifted, and the Arts & Crafts Movement gave way to Art déco. Most people identify the 1920s and 1930s with luxury, extravagance, and an increase in entertainment,

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Biophilic Design: Why is Biophilia Important in Post Pandemic Architecture?

Biophilic Design

Introduction As we progress in this urbanised world of globalisation, the connection to nature is gradually diminishing. Human beings are being genetically mutated in order to adjust to the new urban world of concrete. The hustle and bustle of the city leaves us no time to miss the green pastures of nature. This morphogenesis of

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