A lot of shingling is built using the principle of “lateral support”.This means that a piece of shingle (or a sheet of shringle) has its vertical and horizontal components located at the same place, and the vertical component is fixed to the sheet, and horizontal component moves to the edge of the shingle.This allows you […]
The Lego Architecture 2020 program has launched its second year and will feature an array of educational projects designed to inspire students to explore the world around them.The Lego Architecture 2026 project will bring together the best of the world’s best designers, architects, and students in one place, from around the world, to bring together […]
Architecture companies are being flooded with a flood of new software developers every day, and it’s getting harder and harder to find the right design tools for them.The trend is being driven by the rise of mobile, which has enabled developers to access the full potential of the mobile web, but it also means the […]
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The new Masters of Architecture graduate is one of the first in his field.But it wasn’t always that way.A long career in construction began in the 1970s.His parents worked in the construction industry and he got a job with the National Guard.His father took a job as a plumber in the Army after World War […]
Architecture magazine’s Blueprint Architecture magazine is a must-read for any architect or architecture student. It’s the bible for the cathedral-building game. This is the magazine where I learned how to construct a cathedral. The first time I read the book, it was on the cover. I’d never heard of it. But then, I found it on a website and I […]
We’re going to try to make a little bit of a comparison here, to try and explain what Greek architecture is and how it relates to architecture in general.The Greek word for “architect” is σύπος, and Greek architecture has been around since the time of Alexander the Great (although the word can also be translated […]
A lot of students don’t get into architecture because they have no idea what they’re doing.The students have no experience designing buildings and no idea where to start.However, a few students have gone the route of creating online courses, designing online courses for a living.One such online architecture degree is the “Architecture Drawing” course.It’s an […]
An architectural writer has a solution to the fear people have about Italy.He says it’s a matter of not expecting too much from architecture in the way of spectacular and ambitious projects.He has created a simple yet comprehensive guide to Italy.Italian architect Paolo Bresciani, who lives in Rome, created a guide that outlines the world’s […]
A startup’s architecture is key to success, and there’s a lot to be said for the best schools.While there are countless choices, we’ve decided to go with our favourite architecture schools to help you decide on the right one for your business.Read more: Top architecture schools are often a mix of universities and government-funded institutions.The […]