As we approach 2025, the architecture industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Two key themes, wellness and sustainability, are shaping the future of design. These trends go beyond aesthetic appeal and functionality, reaching into the heart of how buildings can enhance the quality of life for their occupants while minimising environmental impact. For South […]
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In today’s world, sustainable design is more than just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. In South Africa, rising electricity prices, ongoing energy crisis, and escalating water shortages have made the need for eco-friendly, energy-efficient spaces more pressing than ever. As homeowners and businesses grapple with these challenges, sustainable design provides a long-term solution for both environmental
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Introduction Sports facilities can be complex, and one of the challenges for designers is to find ways to make them work for the people who use them. These facilities are often unique places that bring together many stakeholders with different needs and desires. Sports complex design must address functional requirements while also addressing the social,
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Building Information Management or BIM for short is probably one of the most important advancements in architectural technology in the past 50 years. It has revolutionised how architects works and I personally have enjoyed this phase of the industry’s development.
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Understanding the need to understand cost and value in each development.
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Mixed-use development is on the rise in South Africa, following after many developed nations that have gone down this path. This is a response to the intention of major hubs to densify suburban areas.
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Site selection and acquisition is arguably the most important activities that a developer must undertake to ensure the success of a project. It is usually a prerequisite for securing finance for a development that a site has been identified and appropriate site control has been established (site control is some form of right to acquire
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