Factors That Affect the Building Codes of Today
Each year, we see variations, expansions, and altogether new building codes come about. It’s largely due to the fact that the construction and design industries are flooded with a seemingly [...]
Famous Examples of Architectural Design Throughout History
The different iconic buildings that represent various decades throughout history serve as a source of design inspiration for contemporary architects and other creative professions. You can look [...]
Our Favorite Architectural Trends of 2016
This has been an exciting and innovative year in the world of architecture. From our reconnection with nature to green, sustainable designs and technology, 2016 has turned out to be quite the [...]
Art vs. Architecture
If you take a walk downtown and look at the ornamentation on the Chicago Board of Trade or the iconic ribbonry of the Marina City buildings, you may begin to question whether those buildings [...]
AR Changing the Face of Commercial Architecture
We’ve all heard of virtual reality (VR). In recent years, however, the tech world has been focused on developing augmented reality (AR) technology. So what is AR? Have you ever seen a sci-fi [...]
Rising Trends in Architecture
Architecture serves as a sort of time capsule for the lives and lifestyles of different generations. From the log cabins of the expanding west to the narrow shotgun houses of New Orleans, each [...]
Trends to Watch in Multifamily Housing
Multifamily housing can best be described as a living situation in which multiple families live in isolated units within a single building or series of connected complexes. To those living in the [...]
Vacation Homes: Why You Need One
Everyone needs a vacation. In this day and age, people are so wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of balancing work and home life. Before you know it, that stress catches up to you. That’s where [...]