Architecture – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:57:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Architecture – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 6 Principles of Biophilic Design https://theconstructor.org/architecture/principles-of-biophilic-design/564602/ https://theconstructor.org/architecture/principles-of-biophilic-design/564602/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:57:20 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564602 Biophilic designs are innovative ways of incorporating nature into buildings and modern architecture. Biophilia means the human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature. This concept is incorporated into the building industry to increase the connection between the occupants with the natural environment. Biophilic designs are achieved by […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/architecture/principles-of-biophilic-design/564602/feed/ 0 564602 What is Neuroarchitecture? https://theconstructor.org/architecture/what-is-neuroarchitecture/564525/ https://theconstructor.org/architecture/what-is-neuroarchitecture/564525/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:21:04 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=564525 Neuroarchitecture is the discipline dealing with the design of efficient spaces by studying the relationship between health and buildings with the application of neuroscience. It studies the impact of architectural elements on the emotional and physical health of the people.  In addition to the technical parameters in architecture like legislation, ergonomics, and environmental comfort, neuroarchitecture focuses […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/architecture/what-is-neuroarchitecture/564525/feed/ 0 564525 How to Provide Shading for Passive Solar Building? https://theconstructor.org/building/provide-shading-passive-solar-building/562753/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:22:11 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562753 Regulating the amount of sunlight that is admitted into a building is an important aspect of passive solar design. It prevents excess heat gain in warm and sunny weather, which can otherwise lead to an increase in the consumption of energy required to cool the house. Shading is an important technique used to regulate sunlight. […]

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]]> 562753 How to Plan Rooms in Passive Solar Building? https://theconstructor.org/building/plan-rooms-passive-solar-building/562617/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:18:43 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562617 The layout of rooms in a passive solar building is important because an intelligent arrangement can reduce energy consumption and increase comfortability. The layout of different spaces in a house relies on their utilization in each season and at various times of the day. Typically, living spaces or areas with more activities should be located […]

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]]> 562617 Tube Structural System: Types & Features https://theconstructor.org/architecture/tube-structural-system-types-features/560166/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 18:50:26 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=560166 A tubular structural system is used in high-rise buildings to resist lateral loads like wind and seismic forces. These lateral load resisting systems let the building behave like a hollow cylindrical tube cantilevered perpendicular to the ground. Thus the structure exhibits a tubular behavior against the lateral loads. The tube system was developed by the […]

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]]> 560166 Russian Quintessential: Cantilever Pipe-Shaped Holiday Home https://theconstructor.org/architecture/russian-quintessential/558505/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:22:48 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=558505 Moscow’s chief architect, Sergey Kuznetsov, designed a cantilever pipe-shaped holiday home named “Russian Quintessential” on the edge of a slope in Russia’s Nikola-Lenivets Art Park. The unique art object has been opened for the annual Archstoyanie Festival, also called Russia’s Burning Man, held on July 26th, 2021. The holiday home cabin is a permanent structure […]

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]]> 558505 Façade Lighting Solutions For Building Structures https://theconstructor.org/architecture/facade-lighting-solutions-building-structures/558514/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:29:50 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=558514 Facade lightings are illuminations provided to structures to highlight their architectural features and create a picturesque effect. The lights enhance the individual building features and aesthetic beauty of the structure, provide safety, and help the building stand out.  Illuminating the facades at night makes the structure appear more attractive. It shapes the image of the […]

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]]> 558514 What are Retractable Roof Structures? https://theconstructor.org/architecture/retractable-roof-structures/557640/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:25:43 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=557640 A retractable roof structure is a type of structure in which a part or the entire portion of the roof can be moved or retracted to use the facility in its open or closed state. This unique roof system is also known as operable roofs or operable skylights, or retractable skylights. It is considered a […]

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