Why We Should Stop Faking Invented Elements
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How to build an apartment building using an ancient architectural style
An article by Rachael Lees-Parsons for Architects magazine in 2018 describes how architects and engineers have built hundreds of buildings in the Middle East.The article includes photographs and stories from architects and engineering students working in Syria and Israel, as well as from Syrian-Israeli students studying in London.In one example, the article describes how an […]
The architecture of the ‘Architecture of the Future’
Architectural engineers are in the vanguard of the “Architectural Engineering Revolution” which has transformed the way we design, manufacture, build and store the world’s largest and most complex buildings.But how has it changed over time?What have the architecture of today changed, and what does it mean for the future?In a word, the future.A new generation […]
What you need to know about shingled architecture
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 […]
When you’re building a castle, building a house
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 […]
Building a cathedral for your church
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 […]
What is Greek architecture and why do you care?
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 […]
Why it’s time to get over the fear of Italy
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 […]
How to make a Lego castle with children
As kids go, building castles isn’t exactly a fun activity for most, but it’s a perfect fit for kids of all ages.We’re going to take a look at the various parts needed to build a Lego Castle, and how to build them in a LEGO style.The LEGO Castle will require:A Lego tower with a few […]
