Have you ever wondered what the difference is between civil engineering and architecture? Both are integral to the design of any structure and sometimes it seems as though what they do overlaps.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
The word "architecture" may conjure up ideas for a person of a massive building with many floors and an impressive appearance. In actuality, architecture is so much more than that. If you are interested in learning about architecture, consider attending college and pursuing a degree in architecture
Written by
George Maybach
Photography
Jess Maybury (cover image), PIRO4D, Matteo Kutufa
Eden project is an urban heart, a green “leak” through the urban greyness, and a “break” that you’d want to take from the rapid Cairene life.
Student
Tokka Mohamed Mahmoud
University
Faculty of engineering, Cairo university, Architecture department
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, Autodesk Revit, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Semester
10th Semester, Graduation Project
Location
Rawd Al Faraj, Cairo, Egypt
Typology
Urban Farming and Eco-Psychological Center
Nineteen new grants totaling over $1.55 million will support exhibitions, publications and digital projects that center the graphic arts as part of the Getty Foundation’s ongoing Paper Project initiative.
In today’s world, everyday life can seem to be taken hostage by over extravagance, complexities, and clutter. So much so, that when you finally make it back to your house at the end of the day, you’re left longing for a return to something much more simple and minimal even.
Photography
Surround Architecture (Cover image), Francesca Tosolini, Andrea Davis
Creating an eco-friendly environment is an ongoing process. Rather than getting frustrated and giving up on this mission, you need to stay the course. Below are some things you can do to reduce the strain you and your family put on the environment.
Photography
Cover image: Courtesy of Clearpoint / Milroy Perera
Heatherwick Studio completed EDEN tower a new residential project located in Singapore’s prime Ardmore/Draycott area in prestigious District 10.
Project name
EDEN Singapore
Architecture firm
Heatherwick Studio
Photography
Hufton+Crow, Andrew Tan
Principal architect
Thomas Heatherwick
Interior design
Heatherwick Studio
Collaborators
RSP Architects, Planners & Engineers, Ensemble,
Landscape
COEN Design International
Environmental & MEP engineering
Squire Mec
Structural engineer
RSP Structures
Typology
Residential, Apartments
Sustainable architecture has been on the rise ever since the green movement made its way into our lives. Nowadays, it’s no longer enough to build a beautiful house that will cater to your every need. Instead, it’s about managing to achieve that while also making your home as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible.
Written by
Nemanja Marinkoff
Photography
Patrick Bingham Hall, Nic Granleese
