Introduction ‘What do you want, brick?’ is the key question posed in the anecdote often shared by Estonian-born American architect Louis Kahn (1901-1974) in academic settings. Over the years, various parts and versions of it have become popular in architectural...

Introduction Wood fibre is one of the most commonly used natural fibres in sustainable construction. This renewable resource is sourced from harvested timber and wood processing by products. It is primarily composed of cellulose and lignin that give it its unique...

Introduction Have you ever walked down a long, empty corridor with lights buzzing overhead and felt a slight sense of unease, as if you were not meant to be there? Or perhaps followed a ‘staff-only’ route in a busy restaurant to reach a back-of-house toilet, noticing...

Architectural Floor Plan Checklist: A Student's Guide Hey there, future architects! Let's talk about something you'll be doing a lot in your career: floor plans. They're basically the language we use to share our ideas, document our designs, and tell builders what to...

Introduction Lime, not to be mistaken for the citrus fruit, is an inorganic mineral that has been used in our built environment for centuries. It is predominantly derived from limestone or rocks containing carbonates of calcium or magnesium. This natural material is...

How to Maximise Light in House Extensions Natural light can make or break a house extension. The difference between a cramped, dark addition and a bright, welcoming space often comes down to understanding how light moves through buildings and designing accordingly. In...

Prefabrication and Modular Construction: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects If it feels impossible to get on the housing ladder, to find affordable rental properties near centres of employment, or, when the time finally comes to buy, a bidding war breaks...

Introduction Cork is a unique material with many valuable benefits for sustainable construction. It is the external bark of cork oak trees, which mostly grow in Mediterranean regions. This bark regenerates over time making cork both a renewable and environmentally...

Introduction ‘A house is a machine for living in’ is an architectural maxim presented by Swiss French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887-1965), more famously known as Le Corbusier. It was first introduced in 1923, in his manifesto titled ‘Vers une architecture’...

Introduction to Best Revit Courses Offering unparalleled tools for Building Information Modeling (BIM), Revit has become a cornerstone for architects, designers, and engineers. Whether you're new to Revit or looking to improve your skills, there are plenty of courses...