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Energy Efficient Homes: The Need of the Hour?

Aric Gitomer Architect

Energy efficiency manages and regulates our consumption of energy. A single energy-efficient home plays a significant part in giving back to the environment. For extra insulation, it’s always a smart idea to utilize a rug in the winter months. Utilize Smart Lighting. Why is Home Energy Efficiency Crucial?

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Beyond Architectural Mood Boards: Theorizing Spaces that Adapt to Human Emotion

Architizer

Would the people themselves input commands to a central server, thus controlling their environment more effectively? Constants philosophy advocates that by letting homo ludens roam free, he himself would seek to explore and transform his environment according to his ever-changing needs.

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How a Diverse Portfolio of Architectural Projects Unlocks the Wisdom of Travel

Architizer

Each design tells a story not only of its function but also of the people, traditions and environment that shape it. In a way, architecture becomes a two-way exchange: the design adapts to reflect the spirit of its environment, while the designer absorbs lessons that redefine their creative process.

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Crowdsourced Design: Building Communities Through Participation and Collaboration

Architizer

Boston City Hall Public Spaces Renovation by Utile, Inc. Architects, after all, solve problems, predict behaviors and navigate regulations. We vote on reality shows, instagram polls and share opinions without a second thought, it was inevitable then, that architecture, too, would be pulled into collective conversations.

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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard

Aric Gitomer Architect

A landscape designer might suggest utilizing focal points, harmony, or symmetry through shrubs or decorative elements such as a fountain or birdbath. Hence, a well-drained environment is highly-suited. But you must ensure that you’re following the council regulations and have permits for all outer construction. Kitchen Garden.

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Architectural Resilience: Designing for Extreme Weather Conditions in the Southwest Desert

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Characterized by scorching heat, arid landscapes and occasional desert storms, this region demands innovative solutions to ensure the resilience of built environments. This traditional material has been utilized for centuries across the southwest desert. Resilient Architecture: Key Considerations 1.

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Tips for Choosing a Toilet in a Residential Project

Aric Gitomer Architect

Other than being responsible for our health and a savior for the environment, a toilet also acts as the best place to browse through Facebook or Instagram, reply to emails, or just catch up on global news. These are designed in a way that utilizes less space, but it could be achieved with different features. So ironic, isn’t it?!