What is a façade? A warm and welcoming exterior adorned with green climbers, to a wooden construction of a jungle-themed restaurant, or a mirrored glass on the front of a corporation head's office, a facade is an essential aspect of commercial buildings. https://t.co/52SNcnlGyQ
Determining how much office space your business needs is not an exact science. How do you know the exact number? And where do you start?
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Three of the main stones used during the building process are the capstone, the keystone, and the cornerstone. Each type of stone performs a specific function in the design of a building.
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Residential customers often ask us: How big should we plan the rooms of our home? Learn average size and how we answer this question here: https://t.co/GGHbxiUaNQ
Green design involves the consideration of the “whole building”. That includes aesthetics, accessibility, cost and many more considerations. Find out more in this article from our blog.
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Orientation is the positioning of a building in relation to the sun’s path during winter and summer. A well oriented commercial building can save a lot of money in reduced heating and cooling costs.
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Shapes form the most elemental structure of commercial design. The shapes of walls, roofs, floors, doors, and windows work together to complement one another and contribute to the end product.
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If you're working on a project, whether it's a full-fledged construction or a simple do-it-yourself project, you can benefit immensely from the use of recycled building materials.
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The kitchen isn't just metaphorically the heart of the home, it is also quite literally the heart of the home. Here are 5 reasons this is true.
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Orientation is the disposition of certain parts of a house in relation to seasonal
variations of the sun. Learn how an architect can use orientation to increase light and reduce heating and cooling cost.
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A green home is a home that has not only been constructed from locally sourced materials but also used much less energy than an average house. Find out more here:
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What is "LEED"? The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) method is their way of rating green buildings, credited to the United States Green Building Council. Want to know more? Check out this article.
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Color and the perception of color are responsible for a variety of psychological stimuli and affect how we experience the spaces around us. So what is color’s role in architecture? https://t.co/Gz2y1ignFN
The way we view history in architecture can sometimes be like the way we view our food; some will consume their milk, meat, and eggs without thinking twice. Others area bit more nuanced. Here’s my view on the role of history in architecture.
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Proper house orientation reduces the need for auxiliary heating and cooling, resulting in lower energy consumption, reduced electricity bills and improved indoor comfort.
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Architects are going to be asked to solve a lot of problems in the post-COVID-19 world. Fortunately, they have been laying the groundwork for this type of change for many years. https://t.co/6UupEwYZoW