Tag: Architecture

Article Series: Cell-Based Architectures: How to Build Scalable and Resilient Systems

The IT industry has been grappling with mastering distributed systems for many decades. As these systems become increasingly complex, they continue to present considerable challenges to organizations developing digital products. Arguably, one of the most challenging aspects of distributed systems is reliability in the face of failure, particularly as modern distributed systems utilize large numbers […]

How to Choose Shade Structures: Strategies Based on Solar Angles and Seasons

Freestanding Canopies. Image Courtesy of ShadeFX Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1020060/how-to-choose-shade-structures-strategies-based-on-solar-angles-and-seasons The sun is an inescapable partner in architecture, influencing lighting, energy efficiency, and comfort inside and outside buildings. This influence has become increasingly relevant in the context of climate change, which has led to rising temperatures and the creation of […]

How to Integrate Your Apartment’s Kitchen: 25 Interior Renovations in Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador

Abboud Apartment / FGMF. Image © Fran Parente Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1019311/how-to-integrate-your-apartments-kitchen-25-interior-renovations-in-argentina-brazil-and-ecuador Beyond the wide variety of landscape, environmental, economic, social, and cultural particularities that distinguish each region of Latin America, the renovation of interior spaces that make up domestic life generally focuses on achieving the greatest possible integration of […]

How to Improve Energy Efficiency in Modernist Buildings?

Lacaton & Vassal’s Transformation of 530 Dwellings Through the Lens of Laurian Ghinitoiu. © Laurian Ghinitoiu Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1019142/how-to-improve-energy-efficiency-in-modernist-buildings Throughout the history of architecture, energy efficiency, and CO2 emissions were considered marginal issues until the late 20th century. The low scores of some iconic modernist buildings in the Energy […]

Architecture Inspired by Permaculture: How to Integrate Its Design Principles Across Diverse Contexts?

Edison Lite Apartment Building / Manuelle Gautrand Architecture. Image © Luc Boegly Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1017400/architecture-inspired-by-permaculture-how-to-integrate-its-design-principles-across-diverse-contexts The concept of permaculture refers to a design system capable of creating sustainable human environments based on an ethic and a series of ecological, environmental, and resilience design principles. In contact with plants, animals, […]

How to Adapt Cities to Extreme Heat

Photo by Patrick Perkins, via Unsplash Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1015250/how-to-adapt-cities-to-extreme-heat In June 2023, the planet experienced its hottest month on record. In Iran, the heat index reached a staggering 66.7 degrees Celsius, pushing the boundaries of human endurance. This alarming trend is not an anomaly. It is a stark reminder […]

How to Build on a Sloped Terrain? 5 Modern Residential Projects Shaped For Their Environments With Split-Level Exteriors

The Viglostasi Residence by block722. Image © George Pappas Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1015061/how-to-build-on-a-sloped-terrain-5-modern-residential-projects-shaped-for-their-environments-with-split-level-exteriors Sloped terrain offers a tantalizing prospect for developers. With breathtaking views over either natural or urban landscapes, often without the realistic possibility of being overlooked by future development, a parcel of land on a slope provides a […]

How to Improve Natural Light and Ventilation in the Bathroom With a Shower Window

How to Improve Natural Light and Ventilation in the Bathroom With a Shower Window Hidden Garden House. Image © Tom Ferguson Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1014663/how-to-improve-natural-light-and-ventilation-in-the-bathroom-with-a-shower-window As one of the smallest spaces in the home, shower rooms often find it difficult to get enough light. While bedrooms are given priority to […]

How to Make Bamboo Durable? A Step-By-Step Guide

How to Make Bamboo Durable? A Step-By-Step Guide Courtesy of Bamboo U Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1014305/how-to-make-bamboo-durable-a-step-by-step-guide Bamboo, renowned for its strength and eco-friendliness, often faces a formidable adversary: insects and fungi. Despite its resilience, these pests can compromise its durability over time. However, there exists a simple yet effective solution […]