Biomimetic architecture is a movement that follows the biomimicry principle, first used by Janine Benyus in the book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In her book she suggests that nature must become a model, a measure and a mentor for technological innovations. Biomimetic architecture has...
Sustainability, as a concept of common agreement among international agents, emerged in 1987 with the Brundtland Inform, originally titled “Our Common Future”. This document presented the need to regulate all human activity in the present in order to preserve future generations’ integrity. Construction is one...
Bamboo is an incredibly versatile and renewable material, with a distinctive strength and low weight. It is also a construction material that can be managed with simple tools, and it is known as one of the most important construction resources besides wood. It also has...
There’s much being said about sustainability currently. And even though it’s a priority in many agendas, there’s still a sense of ambiguity that affects the common understanding of these issues. How can we know if the current measures are actually helping? How can a wide...
The internet is a wonderful place for anyone willing to explore deeply any topic in which they’re interested. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find the best options within the never ending torrent of information. That’s why we chose five YouTube channels focused on...
Urban life tends to be hectic leaving little or no space for taking care of spirituality and inner peace. The search for equilibrium and harmony may even seem impossible when one has to deal with the worries of everyday life: the search for peace can...
Sustainability is one of architecture’s and engineering’s main concerns right now. This comes as no surprise since the construction industry is responsible for a great deal of the carbon footprint in the world. Ever since this topic has taken a predominant role in the conversation,...
The use of color in architecture plays a more important role than that of ornament. The chromatic choices are related to the building’s purpose, the culture in which it is settled, the needs of the people it will host and its development as a whole....
The global environmental crisis has caused an accelerated search for quick and clear solutions. Within architecture, there have been several projects assuring to provide sustainable universal alternatives: there is nothing less ecological than the idea of a universal prototype. ...
Throughout history, different forms of art and human expressions have established dialogues among them, becoming each other’s source of inspiration, challenge and questioning. It’s fascinating to reflect on these intersections, to find clues and encounters, as well as to imagine where these movements will...
