Category: Design

Following the formation of the Deutsche Werkbund movement and the subsequent establishment of high-quality materials and techniques, Muthesius argued that the movement’s work had just commenced. In his 1911 paper, Mathesius asserted that for a piece of architectural work to be complete, its form should be considered of higher importance than its purpose, materials, and…

Defining design is a complicated task, as the concept of design embraces a range of aspects of people’s lives, including personal ones, social ones, economic ones, etc. However, there have been several attempts at viewing design from a global perspective, Victor Papanek’s endeavor being the key attempt that has sparked numerous debates. According to Papanek,…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion List of References Introduction Finns Research and Yarra River Valley Park in Templestowe, Melbourne, are the objects of the study. The two are recreational facilities situated within an urban setting. They were designed as places where individuals and families could play and socialize. Of interest in this study is the…

Abstract The aim of this paper was to report on the construction of the 30 St. Mary AXE (Gherkin) in London and how a similar skyscraper would be constructed in modern times. The Gherkin was designed by the Foster and Partners and constructed by the Skanska group from 2001-2003. The building occupies the former site…

Introduction Coach was established in New York in 1941 as a family business. The company has grown steadily since then to become the household name we know today. Capitalizing on its high quality merchandise, Coach has won many customers from all over the world. The success of Coach has been a result of competent leadership…

Table of Contents Introduction Requirements of Sustainable Buildings Sample Plan Design of Waste Treatment Solar Panels and Passive Solar Homes Construction Panels and Materials Additional Design considerations Conclusion References Introduction Sustainable or Green housing design involves designing buildings that have the least impact on the environment. These buildings need to ensure that the impact on…

Machu Picchu is an abandoned city that stands on a mountain ridge in Peru. Located on one of the highest points of the valley, it overlooks the nearby mountains and is surrounded by steep slopes covered in tropical forests. A mountain peak, which continues to a mountain ridge, can be seen right next to the…

Urbanism and its development are normally associated with the way a society appears at the state level. There is no universally accepted definition of urbanism, but scholars define it as the way of life in modern cities (Rae 68). The determinants of urbanism include changes in population size, cultural shifts from pre-urban to urban, and…

Competition in the designing industry has increased significantly and this has resulted to several implications on the players in the market. Clearly, there are major differences between the new generation’s designers and the old ones. Unfortunately, the new innovators in the market are challenging old players forcing them to exit the industry unwillingly. In essence,…

The lighting inside a room makes a great difference. Lighting generally influences relations with elements inside the room and can transform the appearance and feel of the space alongside an individual’s idea and perception about it. It is therefore vital to assess the current lighting setting and improve upon them if necessary. The purpose of…