Very often, these provide minimum requirements for the quality of materials – especially for public buildings, but some design codes are more heavy-handed, wading into the morass of design styles and ...

Architects are continually challenged to balance design vision, structural feasibility, and project budget. This course equips design professionals with the insight to make strategic structural ...

Glass railing systems can enhance the aesthetics, function, and safety of buildings. There are several types available such as base shoe systems, post railings, standoff systems, and windscreens. This ...

As you read yet another real estate listing with the note “Bring your architect!,” you may ask yourself, What does an architect do? Although designing splashy structures can be a part of the job, the ...

Cities are inseparable from fast-paced lifestyles. Rising rents and “not-that-small” apartments characterize urban environments, perpetuating the chase for “bigger, faster, and more”. As economies ...

Architecture began as a practice of design and construction. The word itself is derived from the Greek architektōn, or “chief carpenter.” During the Pax Romana, Vitruvius described an architect as a ...