This article will look at earth homes, providing an overview of their purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of earth-sheltered homes, and some examples of these buildings around the world.
By Reginald Davey
29 Dec 2021
Tabique walls (TWs) are found in old constructions/buildings in Portugal. This article, drawing on research in the journal Architecture, Structures and Construction investigates the TWs to provide more insight into their construction mechanisms and the materials used.
Slate is formed when high pressures are exerted on a sedimentary rock like shale. It is a dark, fine-grained stone made up of thin, sedimentary layers that allow it to be split into thin slabs, often used for roof tiles.
By Ben Pilkington
23 Dec 2021
Urban populations are increasing, but building sites are finite. The concept of vertical cities has risen to the foreground in response to this conundrum.
By Ben Pilkington
22 Dec 2021
In the last decade, an artifact from the marine and transportation industries has landed squarely on our shores.
By Ben Pilkington
21 Dec 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made its mark in almost every industrial sector today, and architecture is no different.
By Ben Pilkington
17 Dec 2021
With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.
By Olivia Hudson
14 Dec 2021
The implementation of mass timber in construction projects has the potential to mitigate the construction industry’s carbon footprint.
By Olivia Hudson
13 Dec 2021
Reducing the consumption of energy in a home is not only an environmentally friendly decision but also allows one to save on energy costs each month.
By Olivia Hudson
10 Dec 2021
Concrete bond testing will allow designers to determine accurately the lifespan of a specific structure according to its specific needs or requirements.
By Olivia Hudson
9 Dec 2021