Architecture Design
Rain Water Harvesting
‘’Water is life’’ – we all have been taught the importance of water since our childhood. Not only in schools, people from around the globe have taken the initiative to educate and spread the word to save water. Rain Water Harvesting is one of those methods that would not only save water but act as…
Great Insights from the most renowned Architects around the Globe
Architecture as a profession is one of the most challenging jobs one can pursue. As a student of architecture, you don’t face the real challenges that lie within this career. It is when you complete your degrees and step out in the real world of architecture that you realise it’s way more than just scaling diagrams, beams and columns. That the designing difficulties that make you doubt your career and insecurities that surround your outputs. It is in these moments of doubts that some insights from the most established architects from across the globe, can provoke the positivity and help us see through the hurdles. Some of such sayings and suggestions can be found below : “Find something you believe in.” – Norman Foster “Beauty is the peak of functionality! If something is beautiful, it is functional. I don’t separate beauty and functionality. Beauty is the key functionality for architects… I wonder how I could say that beauty was not of interest to me… Perhaps someone provoked me by saying that I am an aestheticist. I am not that. But a search for beauty should be the number one preoccupation of any architect.” – Álvaro Siza “The challenge with architecture is to move from the specificity of the problem to the ambiguity of the question.” – Alejandro Aravena “For me, architecture is about changing the way people are interconnected. That’s the most exciting part of architecture. I think of architecture as a system; how you set up various opportunities for people to relate to one another, and to be empowered. What are the opportunities for people to interact? How can buildings spark new relationships? This could be through spaces or materials, both old and new, low or high technologies, I pull from everything to find what works best.” Jeanne Gang “We must build spaces that do not create barriers.” Francis Kéré “Architects have to be part of society, but we are outsiders.” César Pelli “I used to teach the final year of the design studio. I would not try to influence the students too much because they were almost professional architects themselves. Of course, they think they know everything, but the reality is that no one knows anything. But a good teacher has to act like he knows. Confidence is very important, not only knowledge. Every problem requires thinking, not readymade solutions. You know that you don’t know, but there is an urgency to do something. You have to discover the knowledge – that’s the whole point.” – Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Tips to Select a Good Site
Building our own home is once in a lifetime event, hence one must really be careful of every detail and elements starting from the most basic need of a site. A site is the foundation of a house which should be selected vigilantly. You should bear the following points in mind while buying a land….
Tips to Cut short your Construction Cost
Building a house is a massive work followed by a gigantic responsibility. A construction project requires a lot of investment and time. If we fail to do proper research or do not invest enough time in finding out the best of professionals and the right kind of materials for the construction, then its certain that…
Tips to Revive Your House This Monsoon
Monsoon, a season everyone loves. Why wouldn’t you like it? The cloudy breezy weather has something for everyone in store. Kids love to play in the muddy gardens, others like to lazy around,laying back in their bed, sipping on to some hot ginger tea, while some just enjoy the view by the window with their novels or music. Nevertheless there’s someone who wishes to enjoy the season but is bogged down with cleaning work. Yes, those are our moms, the home maker. With muddy footprints all over the house to clothes that don’t dry quickly. Dark interiors and low lights can totally add up to these problems and make her feel dull and boring. So for all the home makers and moms here are quick tips that can perk up your house as well as brighten up your mood this monsoon. Bed Linen Choose your bed linens, cushions and pillow covers wisely. As darker skies can cast dark shadows in your house, it’s important to choose light and vibrant colors. At the same time avoid using whites or beige as they are hard to clean. Candles & Fragrances Light some candles and fragrances to evade the moist smell out from your home. Green Home Indoor plants are the best to keep your house looking lively and serene. Keep some green plants in your house to feel fresh and revived always. Green plants are also believed to bring positive vibes around your house. Curtains & Drapes As bed linens are important, curtains and drapes play a vital role as well, as light and bright curtains can brighten up the house and will feel vibrant. Flowers Well we all love the fragrance of flowers and the beauty it brings along wherever they are put up. So just get a bunch of fresh flowers everyday and put them in a vase in any corner or center of your house. These will act like a stress buster & mood reliever while it will beautify your interiors. Doormats & Baskets Place doormats at your entrance to absorb the slush that guests or family members may bring in. Also putting up a basket on your porch or near entrance will act like a storage for your wet rain gears like umbrella and raincoats. These are just some easy to do things that will enliven and chirp up your house this monsoon. Formore of such updates, keep an eye on Make My House blogs. We’ll keep uploading more such interesting tips and news everyday.
Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring A Contractor
When planning to build your dream home it may be difficult to hire a good contractor. A successful house construction depends on good contractor. Hire a best contractor otherwise, it may end up the contract before completion of work or may result a poor construction. Before hiring a contractor, do some research about the contractor; …
Why an Architect should be hired?
we recommend that an architect be appointed for the construction of any house as the professional help would be useful in many ways. One can clearly see and feel the difference in a house designed by an architect and one by a non-professional. • The visual appeal of the house is much better, as it…
Planning to build a house
Planning a House Weather building new or renovating an existing structure, creating a new home is a journey of discovering who you are, what you want, how you want to live. One should take into account all the factors, which govern the lifestyle, as to whether one has a working family, a worship-loving one, party…
Orientation of Building
Orientation of building is to design building in such a way as it receives maximum ventilation and natural light in all climatic conditions. It provides comfortable living conditions inside the house/building and saves energy bills also. The orientation can defend undesirable effects of worse weather. While planning to build a new house, ask your architect…
What is Vastu?
Introduction to Vastu Shastra Vastu is an ancient Indian science of architecture and buildings which helps in making a congenial setting or a place to live and work in a most scientific way taking advantage of the benefits bestowed by nature, its elements and energy fields for enhanced wealth, health, prosperity and happiness. Vastu Shastra…