Why you need experienced homebuilders Among other things, there nothing more satisfying than having a place to call home or a place to come to after a hard day at work. Again, of all the significant investments in life, taking time to invest in building a home especially in Cedar Rapids is one of the
Top 3 Tips When Hiring a Kitchen Remodeling Firm They say that among other places of the home, the kitchen is actually the heart of it all since it’s the place where individuals gather not only for meals but also for conversations, kids to do homework or even family cooking lessons. However, in the event
Mind Map-Combination of the Old and the New: How to Combine the Dilapidated Buildings with the New Building Materials in the Architectural Heritage Heritage buildings play a crucial role in passing cultural identity to future generations (Mısırlısoy & Günçe, 2016, pg. 94). However, indigenous vernacular Culture is fading rapidly due to neglect of historical sites,
Millau Viaduct symbolizes the pride of France and a world of architectural and engineering feat in design and construction. While bridges are largely considered the territory of engineers, the close collaboration between architects and structural engineers in the design of the Millau Viaduct attests to the integral role architecture can play in the design of
Introduction Over the last three decades, there has been an increase in the number of major construction projects in Saudi Arabia. This has attracted construction professionals from different parts of the world. However, although there are almost enough construction professionals in Saudi Arabia, delay in completing major projects has been a major issue in the
Applying design skills to address social problems An irrefutable fact is that, across the globe today, there are myriads of social problems that are yet to be addressed. It is sad to see a number of individuals suffer because of social problems that can be solved. Developed countries, especially those in Europe and America are
Introduction Mexico has seen the rise of several architects and artists, and Luis Barragan cannot be left out when it comes to the mention of Mexico’s most successful and prominent architects. Luis Barragan though a trained engineer, learned the architectural profession by mere experience and apprenticeship. He took a better part of his life and
Soaring demand for comprehensive techniques is increasing in a bid to sustain today’s modern society (Menges 14). The demand must adhere to the safety and performance essentials while maintaining the least amount of cost and application of the materials. This study aims at understanding architectural computations in relation to practical design computation. The study seeks
Some towers are more iconic than canonic. One of them is the Signal Box that lies next to the new railway engine depot in Basel, Switzerland. Designed by Herzog and de Meuron, the six-floor erection is recognized for its beauty and unrivaled uniqueness. The other is the impressive Sears Tower (now Willis Tower). The 1,700
I consider sustainable Urbanism as a recent term that is used in urban design and planning. A sustainable urban area is composed of high performance buildings and infrastructure; it is compact and provides human access to nature. The popular definition of this element is a grand unification of architecture, city planning and environmental design to