As we move into the new decade, office building design is changing. While monochromatic colors, cubicles, and productivity-fueled design used to rank supreme, now, more and more companies and employees are looking for more flexibility, comfort, and fun in their workspaces. It’s no wonder why things...
Fallingwater is a home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It is a popular house designed in 1935 in Southwestern Pennsylvania. There is a lot of history behind this beautiful home and its creation, but some of it is clouded by some untrue popular beliefs.Frank...
Trees are always an excellent addition to your backyard. Apart from the serene aesthetic they give your yard and home, they also provide environmental benefits, drastically reducing air pollution, and cooling your home space by reducing heat. Trees also add value to whatever property they’re on....
Valuable artworks are usually gracing galleries, museums, and the walls of private collectors. However, there have been some instances where some precious art gems have slipped through the cracks. Lately though, valuable works of art have come out of people’s attics and garages. You may...
If you have a pipe problem inside your home, or are considering significant renovations that would affect the piping system, hiring a local plumber might be the best option instead of making these changes by yourself. However, hiring a contractor to do a plumbing job...
Wood cutting gadgets are a must for woodworkers. Axes, jigsaws, table saws, and bow saws can help woodworkers build better projects in the fastest and safest way possible. These wood cutting gadgets are cost-effective as they are built to help you with every wood project...
Renovating a garage may need time and careful preparation for the project to produce a favorable outcome. Time and knowledge may make the garage renovation project more challenging than initially intended. You might not have enough time in your hands because of other responsibilities. Conversely, you...
Are you planning to build a new house, make it your home and take advantage of the opportunity to create an ideal space suited to your needs? After all, home is where you bond with your family and relax after a long day’s work. Now...
Tired of looking out your back window at a plot of land with patches of grass, aged trees, and weeds for miles? Would you prefer to turn it into a play area for your children, an entertainment space, or a relaxing oasis you can retreat...
There are so many things to consider when moving into a new home. Sometimes, decorating your new space is the least of your priorities during the relocation. However, interior designing is something that you should do in advance so you’ll have a cozy place to...
Bar stools will accentuate your living space to enhance its aesthetic appearance. But when you go out shopping, the biggest challenge you’ll likely face is choosing the ideal type from the wide range of options available in the market. Dealing with a reputable seller with...
Just when you understood and learned the differences between latex, memory foam, and innerspring mattresses along comes another type of mattress to deal with: the hybrid mattress. Where does it fall under the options, and what is it? Well, technically speaking, hybrid mattresses can be, for...
By 2022, the home security industry is predicted to triple in size according to the International Data Corporation because people start looking for systems that can be applied more intelligently, seamlessly into the home. As such, instructing Amazon Alexa to prepare your security system as...
Are you planning a remodel? If so, then you’re probably neck-deep in difficult decisions. And by this point you’re probably seeing price tags at every corner. Budget allocation isn’t an exciting facet of the remodeling process, so people rarely talk about it. But now that...
Energy efficiency projects often focus on isolated measures, such as equipment upgrades. However, enhanced results are possible if the whole building is analyzed as a single system. Building improvements can achieve synergy when they are planned and specified carefully; a good example is improving the...
In 2018, 13,900 homes were destroyed by fires in Northern California. In October, the powerful category five Hurricane Michael devastated the panhandle of Florida, causing over $25 billion dollars in damage. These are just two of the numerous disasters that can and do strike the country in...
More often than not, the process of creating presentations for architecture can be quite time consuming. The process not only involves preparing rendered images but also includes the dilemma about what to show in a project and which camera angles are important for the specific...
The architecture of recent luxury property development can be summed up as calm, cool, and crafted. Homeowners are increasingly looking for sophisticated, clean-lined designs and open floor plans which emphasize functionality. Additionally, luxury real-estate is also taking a turn toward building in industrial neighborhoods and incorporating sleek, geometric designs,...
There is always more to windows than to improve the usability and efficiency your home. Installing windows is the perfect way to increase your curb appeal. There are many different types of windows that you use in the construction of your house. The main purpose...
Love is the feeling which helps us live and sometimes even survive (depending on the circumstances). Besides, love is a force that makes you accomplish feats. Now, we have lots of examples proving that love can sometimes dictate how architecture is made. Here are some...
Many times there is a dilemma when choosing the type of windows and doors for your home. The argument between aluminum and steel doors and windows has become a choice that architects have to grapple with in their day to day. In collaboration with Portella,...
A home renovation is an exciting prospect, but it can also be an intimidating one. If you’re considering remodeling your home, you’re not alone. According to Home Goliath, from 2013 to 2018, remodeling in the U.S. industry has grown by 6.4%, and reached revenue of...
58% of U.S. homeowners told a 2018 Chubb survey that they “definitely” or “probably” would renovate their homes during the proceeding 12 months. One of the most popular projects selected is an extension to the home. This is because older homes, such as those built in the...
Home restorations are huge projects. But restoring a historical home? That’s an entirely different playing field. Restoring a historical home might be a passion project for some, but for other homeowners, it’s an investment that can increase the home’s value for when it’s time to...
When influential British-Iraqi architect Dame Zaha Hadid tragically passed away in 2016, she left behind an impressive legacy of breathtaking buildings. Renowned throughout the commentary art and architecture scene as “the Queen of the curve,” Hadid’s trademark-liberated design can be seen in the likes of China’s...
Not many buildings make bolder impressions than major casino resorts. Given that the whole point of a casino, to some extent, is to attract attention, it should come as no surprise that the companies behind them tend to pour money into inventive, noticeable designs. And...
Every year, MIT's Solve takes the initiative to every professional, and student round the world to provide a solution to some of the most painstaking challenges the planet faces today. This year, the challenge is provide solutions on four world issues. The due date for...
GBB Consulting Services is hosting The Real Estate Development Summit 2018- East Africa Edition that is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya on the 29th June at the Radisson Blu-Upper Hills. The RED Summit-2018 is the ideal format for uniting Regional Institutional Investors, International Fund Managers and...
Stefano Boeri pioneered in creating vertical forests in urban areas with the aim of combining sustainable housing and reduction of air & noise pollution. Trees and plants have many benefits to this planet and their usefulness has not gone unnoticed among architects that incorporate living things in...
Prague Castle is one of the oldest and most popular tourist attractions in the capital of the Czech Republic. It's an impressive architectural marvel with a total area of 753,474 square feet. This has earned the castle a place in the Guinness Book of World...