Building materials has been an integral part of the architectural field. It demonstrates the presence of aesthetic sense in a design and hence defines the practicability of the structure. Wood is probably the first construction material used by human beings mainly in traditional folk architecture as a structural and expressive material. It is one of …
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Competition is integral to the design industry and has been for years. It not only forces individuals to push the boundaries of their creativity but has also resulted in some incredibly significant projects being created and executed. Here are some of the many reasons why competitions are such a useful and popular exercise within the …
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Every color has a unique personality, which changes not only the appearance of a room but also its mood. You need to find colors that cooperate and agree with one another, serving to complement or contrast each other in attractive or exciting ways. In doing so, you’ll create the perfect scheme for your space. Planning …
When one sees a new or unique surface, the first thing that comes to one’s mind is to touch and experience what it feels like. We learn from our sense of touch. We make judgments based on touch, and our emotions are altered by the sense of touch we feel. The provision to communicate …
Container homes are exactly what they sound like; homes made from the steel shipping containers that you see carrying goods everywhere on trains, trucks, and ships. From these giant Lego blocks, people are building homes of all shapes and sizes. The smallest container makes a tiny box of a home at about 100 square feet …
The romantic interior design style is very popular in home decor and interior design. It makes a room feel romantic, elegant, calm, warm, and most of all comfortable. This style can be easily mixed with other design styles such as traditional, Tuscan, French, rustic, Victorian, English, cottage, modern, and country interior design style. Here are …
Pop art is an art movement that emerged in the mid-1950 s in Britain and in the late 1950\’s in the United States. Pop art presented a challenge to traditions of fine art by including imagery from popular culture such as advertising, news, etc. In Pop art, material is sometimes visually removed from its known …
CONCEPT • The late modernist concept of Space, geometry, and light • Neutral grid • The structure is used as an ornament • Foster’s design preserves the forty six-story façade of the landmark • From its hollowed-out core rises a geodesic-like office tower featuring triangular steel bracing from the 10th floor up. • It will …
In essence, the Design Thinking process is iterative, flexible and focused on collaboration between designers and users, with an emphasis on bringing ideas to life based on how real users think, feel and behave. Design Thinking Abroad; a general perspective: Empathy is crucial to a human-centered design process such as Design Thinking, and empathy allows design thinkers …
Design Thinking Process of the Universities, Abroad and the Indian Scenario. Read More »
Earthen building systems include adobe, rammed earth, cob, cast earth, and other earthen building technologies used as structural and non-structural wall systems. Natural Materials includes a variety of wall construction techniques & depends upon the traditional styles, availability of materials, and climate of the respective place. This wall system creates a micro climate & provide …
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