Green Roofs – the Future of Urban Design
Roofs typically account for around 20-25% of a building’s total area, yet these spaces are often underutilised. The vast potential of these overlooked spaces lies in their ability to transform…
Architecture
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A Complete Love for Concrete
“The goal is to have one singular idea which creates the structure of the project and which will make it unique. A lot of design elements can be produced around…
A World War II Bunker Gets a Unique Makeover as a Holiday Home
In Dorset, a World War II bunker undergoes a whimsical makeover to become an unconventional vacation retreat. The underground lodging maintains its wartime charm while incorporating stylish modern updates. During…
Thatched Roofs in Modern Construction. Tradition, Sustainability and Beauty
As sustainability becomes an essential consideration in construction, the revival of traditional and eco-friendly building materials gains momentum. Thatched roofs exemplify the essence of sustainable design, offering a myriad of…
Sustainability In Construction. How To Achieve It?
Due to its nature, the construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources. Heavy machinery and equipment rely heavily on fuel, and inefficient use of electricity can…
The Biggest Passive Houses In The World: What Sets Them Apart?
Approximately 40% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions are attributed to buildings, including both operational and embodied energy during construction. With the global demand for over two billion new homes…
Stunning Nature Clouds In Field Museum Of Chicago by Branch Technology
Branch Technology has contributed to the transformation of Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History for its 125th anniversary by creating the Nature Clouds project. The project features four large hanging…
What is Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi)?
The Japanese craft of Yakisugi is called Shou Sugi Ban in the West. This technique has been used in Japan for centuries and is now becoming more and more popular…
10 Most Beautiful Buildings In The World
“Roofing Megastore” conducted research based on golden ratio analysis and analyzed 100 of the most famous buildings around the world.
5 Famous Buildings That would’t Exist without CAD
Some of the world’s most iconic buildings would never have been built without the use of computers. What unexpected problems can a computer solve in building design? Some of the…