Search Results - experiments in architecture

1. From ‘take-make-waste' to sustainability!
April 01, 2017

The Circular Building, intelligently constructed out of re-usable components, seeks to explore how the construction industry can work towards zero waste. Circular economy, an important catchphrase of the moment, moves away from the linear model of ‘take, make, waste’ to a sustainable and circular model of material flow that aims to maximise total material resource efficiency. Arup Architects, proponents of the Circular Economy, have blueprinted a functional living structure - the first-of-its-kind in the UK – which they showcased as a prototype for the 2016 London Design Festival ... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

2. Experiments in Architecture: the mobile home!
December 22, 2016

Compiled by Teresa Simon Photography: Hannah Wu; People’s Architecture Office; courtesy the architects How would you like to own a mobile home and add on to it at will, without spending huge sums of money on associated mandates? People's Architecture Office designs a modular home to fulfil this very need... In Shenzhen China, where land is held exclusively by the government and the construction of private homes is reserved for the very wealthy, People's Architecture Office have worked out a solution called ‘Plug-in Tower’. Invited by a real estate developer to tackle the ‘future of... (read more)

Author: Teresa Simon

3. Remodel And Design Your Kitchen By Giving It The Luxury Of Designer Granite Countertops
December 24, 2013

With modern technology and new inventions and experiments in the food industry, human lifestyle has changed to a large extent. Different unique styles of cooking have emerged in the course of time. With the new styles, the requirement for kitchens which can support the newer styles of cooking has also seen changes. Older kitchen architecture does not support the modern needs. There are number of well known companies in the country which provide with unique quality countertops and sinks to give a modern look and utility to the kitchen. The products merchandised by the companies help in planning... (read more)

Author: Albert White

4. The wide scale use of spiral staircases in contemporary houses
May 15, 2013

The study of buildings and architecture reveals the significance of staircases for houses or building or any area which has more than one floor. Apart from the very obvious requirement of climbing double floor buildings, staircases form an important part of the building structure. Today people are ready experiments with the building layout and structure so that it gives a unique look to their house. A staircase is one of structures on which a lot of experiment has been done by building architects by changing its position or its shape and steepness. Spiral Staircases are one of the styles... (read more)

Author: staircompany staircompany