The architectural design process is often described through technical stages such as concept design, design development, and construction documentation. However, after 25 years of architectural practice in the Middle East, I have learned through delivering architectural projects that successful outcomes depend on three deeper transformations: understanding the client’s perception, developing an architectural concept within its […]
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Innovation in architecture the defining 7 criteria
The article (Innovation in architecture) provides an analysis that with the growth of formal architectural education and global competition-based project selection, clear measures are needed to judge architectural innovation. It shows 7 practical criteria to evaluate whether a project is truly innovative, based on practical experience and research and technical analysis of projects worldwide. These […]
Theory Of Architecture: the 5 primary elements in practice
What is Theory of Architecture? Theory of architecture is defined in various ways. Mallgrave definition is “architectural theory, for all its occasional abstraction is nothing less than the history of our ideas regarding our constructed physical surroundings.” Stanford encyclopedia defines the theory of architecture as “The architectural theory tradition encompasses critical commentary on or explanations […]
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Paradigm shift in architecture: Art Deco, Bauhaus, De Stijl
Paradigm shift in architecture: Art Deco, Bauhaus, De Stijl is the Eleventh article of a series1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 of articles investigating the paradigm shift in architecture. Art Deco, Bauhaus, and De Stijl emerged around the same period, but they responded to modern architecture in different ways. Surely, the article compares their characteristics and examines whether these differences […]
Net Zero Energy Building Architecture or Engineering?
Net Zero energy building is an approach to designing a building to use low energy. The design that generates as much renewable energy from various sources. The approach has many common goals with green architecture and sustainable urban development. It received much attention from institutions, and the government see video below. That Focus because of […]
University Architecture & Urban Design Boston
University Architecture and Urban Design is an article about the Northeastern University campus project in Boston. The article discusses the details of this Project. I will also highlight the main concepts of the project for the benefit of practitioners. location and context. The Northeastern University architecture and urban design campus location is located in the […]
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3 Key stages of preparing professional architectural drawings
Professional architectural drawings is an article that defines its 3 key stages. The essential steps of preparing them by an architect and seniors. Also, it’s importance for architectural practice daily work. Table of Contents Background – professional architectural drawings Accuracy 1-Drawings origin 2-Drawings units 3-Drawings layers Data – drawing information 1-Architectural elements 2-Non – architectural […]
Do architects need PMP certificate in professional practice?
Architects in the world are proceeding for the PMP certificate after a short time of work experience. The PMP certificate mainly serves professionals who work on the site and projects are under their direct control and responsibility. A firm requires that a professional have this license. Surely, because the firms demand it as one of […]
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Architects / 12 site supervision steps: Why supervision?
Architects / 12 site supervision steps Why supervision? This is the second article of a series 1 of articles to share and illustrate years of the author’s architectural experience in the supervision field. The experience in supervision of various types of projects and functions, like industrial, residential, commercial, recreational, entertainment, and even military projects. Projects […]
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Architects / 12 site supervision steps: the consultant
Architects / 12 site supervision steps: The consultant is the third article of a series of articles 2 to share and illustrate years of the author’s architectural experience in the supervision field. The experience in supervision of various types of projects and functions, like industrial, residential, commercial, recreational, entertainment, and even military projects. Projects I […]