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What You Need to Know About Simple House Designs

Architecture, DesignSeptember 27, 2023461Views 0Likes 0Comments

Sure, those fancy houses in magazines look amazing, but they’re often out of most people’s price ranges. However, don’t let that discourage you from building your own home. Using simple house designs you can still construct a great home that’s under budget. Below we discuss some of the main tips and facts you should know when…

Contemporary Architecture: The Current Architectural Style

Architecture, Design, InspirationsMay 11, 2021282Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are many, many different styles of architecture out there, but one that continues to stay relevant is contemporary architecture. This is for a good reason. While it sounds like its own type, contemporary architecture is actually just the most current architectural style that incorporates the most recent trends for the year into its design. We…

Top Architecture Trends for Hotels

Architecture, Design, Inspirations, News, Sustainable LivingMarch 9, 2021361Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hotels, and the hospitality industry as a whole, are constantly adapting to new, modern styles to draw in more guests. Capitalizing on top architecture trends can mean greater interest from people driving by and also draw in more tourists as well. Below are some of the notable trends of 2021 that you will likely see more…

Industrial Style Architecture: A Simple Guide

Architecture, Design, Inspirations, Sustainable LivingFebruary 18, 2021396Views 0Likes 0Comments

When you drive past a mill or mine there’s a good chance you don’t give it a second glance. Industrial buildings today are purpose-built often without care for aesthetics, but instead practicality. While this may initially seem like the worst way to design a structure (at least from an aesthetic standpoint) industrial-style architecture can also…

Stone in Architecture: The Most Common Types

Architecture, DesignNovember 18, 2020363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Stone in architecture has been around for literal ages and there are good reasons for that. As one of the most reliable building materials, stone architecture can also last for eons if properly maintained. However, because there are a multitude of different kinds of stones, some are better suited for some applications over others. Below, we…

Trends in Architecture: Skyscraper Designs

Architecture, City Planning, Design, Sustainable LivingOctober 19, 2020267Views 0Likes 0Comments

Trends in architecture change and continue to change each year, and one of the most notable changes is actually in height. With zoning restrictions and higher city density, building large, wide structures is often no longer possible. That leaves architects with only one option. Building up. However, what that means continues…