Why Are Some Houses Elevated off the Ground?
When Le Corbusier introduced pilotis structures as one of his 5 points for modern architecture, the popularity of raising homes off the ground grew. It is a great contribution to urban …
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How Do Tensile Structures Work and What Materials Can Be Used?
Let’s return to the first architecture class about structures and the classifications of structural efforts. Compression forces are the main actors in most structures, natural and man-made. These efforts are made in …
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Structures, Finishing and Frames: All the Ways to Use Timber in a Work
Wood was one of the first materials humans used to build shelters. It is versatile and can be used in many ways. Wood was first combined with animal skins and …
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