Home Maintenance Goals for the New Year
New years mean new beginnings and this new year is a great time for you to pay some extra attention to your home. It looks like we’re all going to continue to have the opportunity to spend more time in…
New Power Station in Capri, Italy / Arch. Frigerio Design Group
The new Terna power station is an industrial architecture that merges into the unique historical and natural landscape of the island of Capri. Designed by the Italian studio Frigerio Design Group – winner of the international competition with restricted procedure…
CR.IS APARTMENT / A2OFFICE
This is a page turn. The apartment (the house), the one of the last twenty years, was full of memories and objects of memories. Memories have a specific place, inside each one (“nothing is lost, everything is transformed”). The house…
How to Maximize Your Construction Budget
Nothing spells trouble for architects and engineers like a project that has gone over budget. It becomes even more of a nightmare for the building owner who has invested a lot on labor, materials and time.Regardless of the size and…
Tonglu Archives Building, Hangzhou, China / BAU
‘it is the least we could do: minimalism in an environment of expressionism’ —- Steve Whitford (Partner) hybrid typology In China, the perimeter block typology doesn’t usually return the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) necessary to satisfy inner urban densities. This…
5 Common Plumbing Problems to Watch Out For
Plumbing problems come in all types and sizes. They could be relatively minor and inexpensive issues such as running toilets and leaking faucets, or far more serious ones like blocked sewer systems and major pipe leakages. These problems are never…
5 Construction Certifications That Will Boost Your Career
In theory, you can start working in the construction industry without any experience. Still, you won’t get very far without an apprenticeship or credentials. Certifications are considered proof of someone’s qualifications and their quality of work. Some certifications are essential…
Crawl Space Problems and Pests: What Is the Link?
When you have a crawl space under your home, it is important to remember the extra responsibility you have in terms of looking after this area of the home. Many people who have crawl spaces let them fall into a…
Petrol Corporate Building, Slovenia / Enota
In its design, the new building complements the orientation of a company that is transforming itself from an oil trader to a provider of green energy. Together with the park, it is designed as a comprehensive arrangement of the area…
How to Clean and Maintain Your Gutters
Maintaining your guttering system is a necessary part of homeownership that is often overlooked by busy people. The problem with neglecting it is that it can cause long-term issues like clogged drains, blocked water flow, puddles on the ground below,…