There is an amazing proliferation of architectural styles across Britain, spanning a number of time periods from Gothic to Victorian to Modernism. Our architecture is something to be proud of and one of the best qualities of our country. However, there is an unexpected side effect: architecture can actually affect the climate around it, something which is particularly true of buildings with unique sizes and shapes. Continue reading
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The Superhouse exhibition
A new exhibition at the Museum of Sydney will display beautiful examples of stunning homes and living spaces to promote how experimentation with residential architecture can have a beneficial effect on how people live. On show will be amazing, vivid images of local and international projects. The exhibition will be titled ‘Superhouse: architecture and interiors beyond the everyday’ and will run from August 29th until November 29th 2015. Continue reading
An award winning design for sheltering pods
James Furzer, a 26 year old architect based in London, has won an award for an innovative design to provide shelter for homeless people. He claimed top prize in the Space for New Visions competition organised by renowned roof window and loft ladder manufacturers Farko, beating 60 other entrants. Continue reading
