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Architectural essays, project notes, research, material observations, and built-environment reflections from INJ Architects.
Four trends that could shape the future of architecture
Immersive technology is changing the architectural design process Today, architects can experiment with the design before construction begins. Virtual reality…
Key points to starting an architectural design
Program The first step for any design project will be defining the construction program. Software is an architectural term for…
Three Lessons Architects Can Learn From The History of Architecture
Today I am accused of being a revolutionary, and yet I confess that I have had but one master: the…
Five ways architects are changing the way we live in the world
Are you tired of being the same age, the same age? Are you ready for a change? A completely new…
Is the Development of a Custom Architectural Style an Architectural Feature of the Architectural Project?
Yes, without any doubt. The development of a custom architectural style is an architectural feature of the architectural project. You…
Sustainable Architecture
The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising…
What is Traditional Architecture?
Traditional architecture is often described through its visible features: thick walls, shaded courtyards, carved timber, local stone, or earthen surfaces.…
Architecture plays an important role in our lives
Interest in civil architecture has increased dramatically in the past few years. It seems that every city around the world…
Wooden Windows “Roshan” in Arabic Architecture
Introduction If we look at the traditional wooden windows, we find that it was the best means of communication and…
Six Reasons to Study Architecture
The number of architecture graduates joining the workforce is increasing year by year; thousands of people become licensed architects every…
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- During Climate Week, Why Sustainability Must Be Different in Every City
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