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How Did Ancient Egyptians Affect Modern Architects?

How Did Ancient Egyptians Affect Modern Architects?

Ancient Egyptians (3200-323 BCE) had a huge impact and influence on modern architecture. They used their unparalleled resources to create structures on a scale never seen before. During this period their main focus was on solid, large structures backed by thick foundations and by incredibly durable and reliable construction details. The hot and dry climate..
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The Seven Types of Architects

The Seven Types of Architects

The architectural profession is a field that attracts those who have a vision. They are usually very creative and think outside the box. To become a licensed, registered architect you need to complete a 5-year bachelor’s program accredited by the National Board of Architects but you must first apply and be accepted into the program..
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Sprucing Up Your Home for Spring

Sprucing Up Your Home for Spring

After the long, harsh winter months, nothing can be more appealing than a little sprucing up in the home. We grew up watching our mothers begin spring cleaning at the first sign of warm weather. Out with the old and in with the new is the old adage that bears repeating. We are drawn to..
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Compostable Towers

Compostable Towers

In 2014 a project called Hy-Fi was designed and created by the New York architectural office “The Living.” It was led by David Benjamin and was chosen as the winner of the “Young Architect’s Program.” Hy-Fi is a cluster of circular towers over 12 meters tall, formed using 10,000 bricks that were naturally grown from..
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Biophilic Architecture

Biophilic Architecture

Biophilic design is an approach to architecture that looks to connect building occupants more closely to all things nature. Biophilia, which means love of nature, focuses on a human’s innate attraction to nature and natural processes. The term was popularized by American biologist Edward O. Wilson in the 1980s. He observed how increasing rates of..