Nature, Architecture, and the 5 Elements: Creating Sustainable and Healthy Spaces
Nature and architecture have always been intertwined, with the five elements of nature – earth, water, fire, air, and ether – serving as inspiration for architects and designers throughout history. Whether it’s a skyscraper reaching towards the sky or a small garden in the middle of a city, the elements of nature play a vital […]
10 Essential Tips for Preventing Disasters in Buildings
Introduction As an architect, one of the most important considerations in building design is the prevention of disasters. Disasters can range from natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods to human-caused disasters like fires, explosions, and structural collapses. Here are some key tips on how architects can prevent disasters in buildings. The first step in […]
15 Mistakes to Avoid When You Consult an Architect
Introduction When planning a construction project, consulting with an architect is essential. Architects can help you design a building that meets your needs while adhering to local building codes and regulations. However, there are some common mistakes people make when they consult with architects that can lead to delays, cost overruns, and other issues. In […]
10 Common Misconceptions About Architects: Increasing Awareness
An architect, have a unique perspective on building design and construction. However, there are often misconceptions and misunderstandings between architects and the clients that can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction on both sides. In this blog post, we’ll explore 10 most common misperceptions and ways to increase awareness from architects to customers. This is a […]
Communicate Effectively with Clients
As an architect, one of the most important aspects of your job is to communicate effectively with your clients. This involves not only conveying your design ideas, but also making sure that your clients understand the process and are aware of any limitations or constraints that may impact the final outcome of the project. Unfortunately, […]
Materials or Labor
Materials or Labor, What Should Cost More? When you look at a building, you don’t see waste, but you should. Architecture is often an ambitious profession, with many architects hoping to positively contribute to the social life of the communities, create emotional responses, and add moments of delight and solace to our daily experiences. However, […]
Bedrooms with Terraces
Bedrooms with Terraces – Over the years, interior design has evolved according to the needs that arise, but above all according to the experiences it seeks to evoke in the user. In the last two years we have witnessed a radical change and a special interest in this subject because the pandemic forced us to […]
Houses on Sloping Ground
Peruvian Houses on Sloping Ground: Examples in Section In architecture, one of the challenges faced by professionals is the design with sloping terrain. The steep slopes make it possible to think of an architecture that faces this context, being an opportunity to work in contact with the place, the spatiality, the visuals and the different […]
Architectural Intellectual Property
Legal Battle between Marlon Blackwell Architects and HBG Design Ignites the Debate of Architectural Intellectual Property Following two years of legal disputes, 2020 AIA Gold Medalist Marlon Blackwell and HBG Design have reached a settlement to their infamous Saracen Casino case. The award-winning firm claimed that it was responsible for the design of the Saracen […]
Home of Jewelry Designer
Inside the Sparkling Paris Home of Jewelry Designer Aurélie Bidermann Three weeks before French president Emmanuel Macron ordered COVID-19 confinement in 2020, French jewelry designer Aurélie Bidermann moved into an 18th-century flat on the Left Bank with her young daughter. Having all those months at home gave Bidermann time to meditate on the 3,200-square-foot south-facing […]