The science and perception of colour
The NCS Colour Centre South Africa under the guidance of Lisa Taylor has played a key role in standardising colour
The sustainable stadium set to wow the world
With its red running tracks surrounded by black and white seats and floodlights stretching above the roof, London‘s elliptically shaped Olympic Stadium resemblesmany other sporting venues. But the building‘s principal designer, Philip Johnson, believes it will lead a global movement towards sustainable architecture. Mostly lightweight steel was used in the construction,the roof is made of PVC and the stadium boasts a fabric curtain, designed to minimize crosswinds. Moreover,the water collected from the roof is used to flush thetoilets, while the earth embankments that surround the stadium protect the biodiversity of the site by encouraging plants to grow. To read the full article click here. Snap It
Female architects – Ladies rule
Increasingly, female architects are featuring strongly in designing award-winning edifices throughout the world, and the latest of these – reported
Green Games – Rio 2016 Olympic Plans
Find out how Rio is planning the first major holistically sustainable global event for the 2016 Olympic Games. The host
New Designs for Old People
As the baby boomer generation starts to clock out, the 54 million American seniors are expected to grow by 50%
Looking to the past: The RETRO trend.
Accelerating from the 50’s, industry has been in a race to find more economical ways to produce higher volumes of
Artlantis Studio Animation: Residential El Mirador
Peruvian illustrators Quadro have shared a gorgeous animation of Miramar, a high-density residential development, on the Artlantis.com Video Gallery. Not
Gender Equality Needed to Transform Architecture Industry and Encourage Female Architects
Women seem to struggle in most male dominated careers, while the architecture industry actively discourages women from participating.
Artlantis Render Farm for Artlantis Users Worldwide
WHAT IS ARTLANTIS RENDER FARM? Artlantis Render Farm is the only render farm in the world specifically dedicated to Artlantis
Children’s Hospital in Michigan Rewarded with LEED Certification for Sustainable Healing
Located on a previously developed urban hospital campus, the 106,500 sq ft Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center – Detroit
The show must go on
An old cabaret theatre from the roaring 1920s has been uncovered in the heart of Berlin, Germany. With project developers
Taking Architecture to South Africa’s Townships
Discover how a Group of architects called the 26’10 South Architects led by Anne Graupner (MagArg Vienna) and Thorsten Deckler
Lafarge Plasterboard: Marrying eco-efficiency and aesthetics
Compliance with SANS 204 energy efficiency standards, SANS 266 – which guarantees the product is manufactured in a controlled environment
How our plastic bins can help you to save the planet?
Atlas Plastics’ range of plastic bins includes recycling bins and wheelie bins in a range of colours and sizes. Strong,
The Seed Project
Our former education minister, Naledi Pandor stated that nearly 5 million people are illiterate, another 4.9 million were functionally illiterate-people
Five-Star Hanging Resort in Canada’s Bruce Peninsula Forest
Canada’s Bruce Peninsula forest is soon to be home to the unique E’terra Samara five-star resort designed by Farrow Partnership
What Makes Skyscrapers Tick
Today more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, a number that is predicted to increase by more
The Gauteng Institute for Architecture announces the 19 shortlisted nominees for the 2013 GIfA Awards for Architecture
The GAUTENG INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTURE (GIfA) is gearing up for its biennial Awards for Architecture, which will be held on
Gauteng Institute for Architecture Partners with the Arts
The GAUTENG INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTUTURE(GIfA)wishes to announce its intention to extend and formalise relationships with other members of the Gauteng
Bridge City on the Move with Durban’s R20 billion Public Transport Upgrade
Bridge City, the mixed use commercial / residential Town Centre and Business Estate to the north of Durban which is
Architective Publications announces SA’s comprehensive handbook for the building industry
Building Construction Standards for South Africa, the thorough guide for anyone working in the South African building industry, is now
Redefine Properties introduces The Intelligent Building
The building’s two outer skins are positioned so that air flows naturally through the cavity between them. As the warm
Beyond green – socio-economic factors added to green building ratings
In a pioneering move, the Green Building Council SA (GBCSA), with sponsorship from Old Mutual Property, is set to launch
GROHE highlights at the World Architecture Festival
Renowned architecture event in Singapore Discover innovative products and projects, draw fresh inspiration and share forward-looking insights – this is
Ten Ground-Breaking Green Buildings Of 2012
Growing concerns over global warming and the depletion of non-renewable resources has created opportunity for green building architecture. Today, architects
Housing in South Africa, an insightful book available as a free download
Coupled with the meaningful contribution Saint-Gobain continues to make to one of South Africa’s longest-standing humanitarian issues – the lack
Blobitecture – A New Frontier In Architecture
“Blobitecture” from Blob Architecture refers to a contemporary architectural style characterised by free-flowing forms. Building data company Emporis has made
Rendered Images Now Used For Home Industry Marketing
According to leading CGI artist, most kitchen, bedroom and bathroom catelogue and marketing images are now computer-based but many haven’t
Socio-economic inputs included in green building assessment criteria
The Green Building Council SA (GBCSA) has launched a new PILOT Socio-Economic Category for Green Star SA rating tools in
Are mobile EEGs the Future of Architectural Design? Edinburgh Architecture Researchers Think so
Edinburgh architecture researchers conducted research to discover how our surroundings affect our bodies and minds. The study was conducted using
Green Building Council South Africa wins award for Green Street initiative
The Green Building Council of South Africa is the winner in the Community Category of this year’s Eskom eta Awards
Launching July 2014!
Inspire Trade Expo is currently ‘the’ buzzword for everyone in the furniture, décor, design, and retail industry. It has been
American Institute of Architects Believe Architecture Has the Ability to Save Lives
According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), architecture is more than just about providing shelter and how that shelter
Can Recycling Concrete Have a Positive Influence on Sustainability?
Concrete is the most widely used material in construction, however, the downside is its negative impact on the environment. Researchers
A Brief History Of the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers
100 years ago skyscrapers were different than what we have become accustomed to. Technological advancements mean skyscrapers are taller and
Population Growth and its Effects on Sustainable Buildings
The migration of people to urban centres in search of economic opportunities puts strain on urban infrastructure such as water
A Second Chance for Johannesburg’s Ponte Tower
Ponte Tower, designed by architect Manfred Hermer during the 1970’s, was a most coveted place to live with its hollowed
Plascon launches its Colour Design Awards, an official project of the World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
In celebration of colour, design and creativity, South Africa’s leading paint company, Plascon, has launched an exciting new competition that
SAICE accredits unique AfriSam course with CPD points
A course on good concrete practices and cement manufacturing developed by AfriSam has been qualified by the South African Institute
South African Architects Win Building Trust International Competition to Design Cape Town Skate Park
Cape Town’s own Gerrit Strydom, Lwandile Gcume and Aline Cremon worked with Errol van Amsterdam and Marvin Fester of C2C
Lafarge Gypsum’s Finesse: Changing spaces at less cost
Because the only thing certain in life is change, Lafarge Gypsum’s Finesse® Demountable Partition System has been designed to evolve
Eye-catching spotlights define new Eurolux range
The new Eurolux collection of trendy and energy efficient spotlights, from EGLO Leuchten of Austria, is bound to impress. The
PPC to sponsor the 2015 Fulton Awards
South Africa’s leading cement supplier, PPC Ltd, has decided to be the Anchor Sponsor of the Concrete Society of Southern
The revitalization of an abandoned mine shaft in Johannesburg wins a place for Dylan Watkins of the University of Johannesburg in this year’s Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards.
Achieving sustainable built environments with low impacts on the natural environment is becoming a universal goal. Energy usage in buildings
DNJ Projects chooses five star plasterboard
In the upmarket suburb of Hatfield, Pretoria/Tshwane, the Protea Hotel Manor provides a three star stay for guests and business
Green Building Council of South Africa Scoopes Eksom eta Community Category Award for Green Street Initiative
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) was honoured in the Community Category at Eskom’s eta Awards held on
4 Architect Proposals Battle It out for New South African Public University
TC Design, Conco Bryan Architects, Cohen and Garson, and Gapp Architects & Urban Designers are the four winners in a
2014 UIA Congress to Be Held in Durban on the Twentieth Anniversary of South Africa’s Rebirth
Discover how The UIA Congress will celebrate the African architects and the continent’s contribution to global architecture. The event to
Industry thoughts on sustainable architecture
Having been running for 3 years now, the AfriSam-SAIA awards have gained momentum. The final closing date of 20 March
Green Building Council celebrates 50 Green Star SA certifications
South Africa’s green building movement has gained significant momentum with the achievement of 50 Green Star SA certifications in only
Architecture moves into the Future at the 27th Corobrik Architectural Student Awards
University of Pretoria student, Heidi van Eeden, has taken first place in Corobrik’s 27th Architectural Student of the Year Award
A R1.62 Million Better Living Challenge
The central theme for the WDC2014 in Cape Town is “Live Design. Transform Life”. This theme challenges all designers, creators,
Architectural decorative film that is applied instantly!
Medici, in Sandton, has the exclusivity to new technology and product, Reatec. This new product is not only decorative film
Celebrating World Environment Day
Since 1973, the world has celebrated World Environment Day – a day meant to raise global awareness on the need
Don’t get cold when Eskom sheds power this winter!
Don’t get cold when Eskom sheds power this winter! Keep the temperature in your home nice and toasty by installing
Improved concrete durability through composite cements
As one of the most utilised materials in the world, concrete is a vital ingredient in the construction of many
Powering ahead towards World Architecture Congress
In just under two months Durban will welcome ‘The World Cup of Architects’, when approximately 5000 delegates are expected to
Powering ahead towards World Architecture Congress
In just under two months Durban will welcome ‘The World Cup of Architects’, when approximately 5000 delegates are expected to
Lean construction – another way of achieving sustainable construction
The concept of lean construction is slowly becoming a buzz word as the construction industry strives to minimise waste and
Six global trends in 2014 that are changing how we design in Africa
Africa is a landscape ripe for innovation in technology, architecture and design. Jon Pittman, a global architectural thought leader and
AfriSam-SAIA award – fifteen qualifying entries announced
Fifteen qualifying entries for the AfriSam-SAIA award for sustainable architecture have been announced. The award recognises buildings that have an
The winners of the 2014 AfriSam-SAIA Sustainability Awards
The prestigious bi-annual AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture was first introduced in 2009 and recognises outstanding achievement in sustainable architecture
