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 NCS Colour Centre South Africa under the guidance of Lisa Taylor has played a key role in standardising colour
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
Increasingly, female architects are featuring strongly in designing award-winning edifices throughout the world, and the latest of these – reported
Find out how Rio is planning the first major holistically sustainable global event for the 2016 Olympic Games. The host
As the baby boomer generation starts to clock out, the 54 million American seniors are expected to grow by 50%
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Peruvian illustrators Quadro have shared a gorgeous animation of Miramar, a high-density residential development, on the Artlantis.com Video Gallery. Not
Women seem to struggle in most male dominated careers, while the architecture industry actively discourages women from participating.
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Located on a previously developed urban hospital campus, the 106,500 sq ft Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center – Detroit
An old cabaret theatre from the roaring 1920s has been uncovered in the heart of Berlin, Germany. With project developers
Discover how a Group of architects called the 26’10 South Architects led by Anne Graupner (MagArg Vienna) and Thorsten Deckler
Compliance with SANS 204 energy efficiency standards, SANS 266 – which guarantees the product is manufactured in a controlled environment
Atlas Plastics’ range of plastic bins includes recycling bins and wheelie bins in a range of colours and sizes. Strong,
Our former education minister, Naledi Pandor stated that nearly 5 million people are illiterate, another 4.9 million were functionally illiterate-people
Canada’s Bruce Peninsula forest is soon to be home to the unique E’terra Samara five-star resort designed by Farrow Partnership
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 (GIfA) is gearing up for its biennial Awards for Architecture, which will be held on
The GAUTENG INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTUTURE(GIfA)wishes to announce its intention to extend and formalise relationships with other members of the Gauteng
Bridge City, the mixed use commercial / residential Town Centre and Business Estate to the north of Durban which is
Building Construction Standards for South Africa, the thorough guide for anyone working in the South African building industry, is now
The building’s two outer skins are positioned so that air flows naturally through the cavity between them. As the warm
In a pioneering move, the Green Building Council SA (GBCSA), with sponsorship from Old Mutual Property, is set to launch
Renowned architecture event in Singapore Discover innovative products and projects, draw fresh inspiration and share forward-looking insights – this is
Growing concerns over global warming and the depletion of non-renewable resources has created opportunity for green building architecture. Today, architects
Coupled with the meaningful contribution Saint-Gobain continues to make to one of South Africa’s longest-standing humanitarian issues – the lack
“Blobitecture” from Blob Architecture refers to a contemporary architectural style characterised by free-flowing forms. Building data company Emporis has made
According to leading CGI artist, most kitchen, bedroom and bathroom catelogue and marketing images are now computer-based but many haven’t
The Green Building Council SA (GBCSA) has launched a new PILOT Socio-Economic Category for Green Star SA rating tools in
Edinburgh architecture researchers conducted research to discover how our surroundings affect our bodies and minds. The study was conducted using
The Green Building Council of South Africa is the winner in the Community Category of this year’s Eskom eta Awards
Inspire Trade Expo is currently ‘the’ buzzword for everyone in the furniture, décor, design, and retail industry. It has been
According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), architecture is more than just about providing shelter and how that shelter
Concrete is the most widely used material in construction, however, the downside is its negative impact on the environment. Researchers
100 years ago skyscrapers were different than what we have become accustomed to. Technological advancements mean skyscrapers are taller and
The migration of people to urban centres in search of economic opportunities puts strain on urban infrastructure such as water
Ponte Tower, designed by architect Manfred Hermer during the 1970’s, was a most coveted place to live with its hollowed
In celebration of colour, design and creativity, South Africa’s leading paint company, Plascon, has launched an exciting new competition that
A course on good concrete practices and cement manufacturing developed by AfriSam has been qualified by the South African Institute
Cape Town’s own Gerrit Strydom, Lwandile Gcume and Aline Cremon worked with Errol van Amsterdam and Marvin Fester of C2C
Because the only thing certain in life is change, Lafarge Gypsum’s Finesse® Demountable Partition System has been designed to evolve
The new Eurolux collection of trendy and energy efficient spotlights, from EGLO Leuchten of Austria, is bound to impress. The
South Africa’s leading cement supplier, PPC Ltd, has decided to be the Anchor Sponsor of the Concrete Society of Southern
Achieving sustainable built environments with low impacts on the natural environment is becoming a universal goal. Energy usage in buildings
In the upmarket suburb of Hatfield, Pretoria/Tshwane, the Protea Hotel Manor provides a three star stay for guests and business
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) was honoured in the Community Category at Eskom’s eta Awards held on
TC Design, Conco Bryan Architects, Cohen and Garson, and Gapp Architects & Urban Designers are the four winners in a
Discover how The UIA Congress will celebrate the African architects and the continent’s contribution to global architecture. The event to
Having been running for 3 years now, the AfriSam-SAIA awards have gained momentum. The final closing date of 20 March
South Africa’s green building movement has gained significant momentum with the achievement of 50 Green Star SA certifications in only
University of Pretoria student, Heidi van Eeden, has taken first place in Corobrik’s 27th Architectural Student of the Year Award
The central theme for the WDC2014 in Cape Town is “Live Design. Transform Life”. This theme challenges all designers, creators,
Medici, in Sandton, has the exclusivity to new technology and product, Reatec. This new product is not only decorative film
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! Keep the temperature in your home nice and toasty by installing
As one of the most utilised materials in the world, concrete is a vital ingredient in the construction of many
In just under two months Durban will welcome ‘The World Cup of Architects’, when approximately 5000 delegates are expected to
In just under two months Durban will welcome ‘The World Cup of Architects’, when approximately 5000 delegates are expected to
The concept of lean construction is slowly becoming a buzz word as the construction industry strives to minimise waste and
Africa is a landscape ripe for innovation in technology, architecture and design. Jon Pittman, a global architectural thought leader and
Fifteen qualifying entries for the AfriSam-SAIA award for sustainable architecture have been announced. The award recognises buildings that have an
The prestigious bi-annual AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture was first introduced in 2009 and recognises outstanding achievement in sustainable architecture
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GROHE Group and LIXIL: Acquisition of stake in DAWN Ltd Watertech and Sanitary Ware Portfolio successfully completed GROHE and LIXIL acquire
LIXIL Water Technology Group: A new global market leader to be born Japan-based LIXIL Corporation will establish a
Resurrected as a new multi-functional complex, the once abandoned San Paolo Hospital in Savona, Italy has been brought back to
After third quarter 2014: GROHE Group on sustained uptrend with global growth Further global sales boost / Europe and Asia
Michael Rauterkus is the new CEO of Grohe AG DÜSSELDORF, 9 December 2014. Michael Rauterkus (47) has been appointed by
A global culture of sustainability GROHE believes in resource efficiency and social responsibility Sustainability at GROHE is a
GROHE calls on SA businesses to save water by harvesting rain With the recent water scarcities that struck Gauteng in
The design of The Hill restaurant in the courtyard of the Old Fort at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein was inspired
In the last few years, the South African economy has fared fairly well compared to other markets. However, with global
The national winner of the 28th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year award will be named from among eight institutional
“We are Europe,” an elder in an informal settlement told University of Cape Town (UCT) architectural student, Amy Thompson, during
Foot traffic refers to customers either in or around your business. Business success means having customers in your store. To
A fine architect combines design talent with engineering ability, social awareness and an aptitude for business. In recent years this
Architectural excellence is a delicate balancing act that encompasses several key elements. Design talent, innovation, technical skill and social awareness
Energy efficient mechanisms and interventions to better sustain the environment are not just nice to haves – they are integral
World class architectural design has many contributing elements – innovation, creative flare, aesthetic excellence, great functionality and increasingly, the need
Through the architectural student of the year programme Corobrik is extending the opportunity for ongoing discourse on design interventions
Graeme Noeth regional winner of Corobrik’s 28th Architectural Student of the Year Award, and his project, suggests that the architects
Innovation is the theme for the 28th Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards which begins every year with regional
Achieving sustainable built environments with low impacts on the natural environment is becoming a universal goal. Energy usage in buildings
University of Johannesburg student, Harold Johnson, was named Corobrik’s 28th Architectural Student of the Year at a prestigious award ceremony