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Importance of 3D architectural floor plans

Jan 21, 2010 by

Architectural Floor plans are diagrams that present a top view of the landscape of architecture. The information included on the standard floor plan contains the location of exterior and interior walls, door frames, windows and any built-in facilities such as closets, shower panels and cabinetry. Depending on the anticipated use of the 3D plans, the [...]

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Strange Architecture (video)

Jan 19, 2010 by

The world is rich with wonders as well as strange human constructions. In our post 10 Strange And Futuristic Buildings in UK we covered some of the strangest and creative buildings in the UK, but these fit into another category all together. Some call it genius and others call it abnormal – Have a look [...]

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Getting your own solar roof tiles

Jan 18, 2010 by

What is meant by a solar power roof tile? The rays of sun generate radiant energy. Using different types of machines, this radiant energy can be captured, stored and treated to form other types of usable energy, as our needs might be. Solar power refers to the procedure of generating mechanical power, electricity or chemical [...]

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Designing your living room and entrance hall

Jan 18, 2010 by

When looking at home designs, whether designing yourself or choosing one, two important parts of you home are the entrance and the living room. Both should be carefully planned.

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Tuscan Architecture

Jan 15, 2010 by

Tuscan architecture combines modern and classic elements that make up pure Old World Europe.

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The beauty of Paris – Love and architecture

Jan 14, 2010 1 Comment

Paris is without a doubt a tourist haven. It not only has more than enough tourist attractions but is also filled with many exciting activities that you will be choosing from. But few things compare to visiting the colossal Eiffel Tower while you are in the French capital of Paris. The stunning Eiffel Tower never [...]

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The great pyramid of Giza from a different perspective

Jan 14, 2010 4 Comments

According to standard orthodox Egyptology the pyramid complex on the Giza plateau are funerary structures of the three Pharaohs from the fourth dynasty approximately 2575 – 2465 BC. The Great Pyramid is attributed erroneously to Khufu (Cheops) – with the other two being those of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Mycerinus). Author Miroslav Verner writing in [...]

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Using glass in architecture

Jan 14, 2010 4 Comments

Architectural glass is glass used as a structural element, as opposed to merely decorative or inserted in hole in the wall for the sole purpose of providing light and a way to see out. Thus architectural glass doors are doors wherein the glass is an integral structural element of the door.

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House Extensions, Using professionals

Jan 13, 2010 1 Comment

We have recently added a more comprehensive list of resources for your house extension with our article House Extension Inspiration and Planning Guides Feel free to have a look! (July 2010) There is always a need for the maintenance of our homes but often we are not gifted with the things that are required to [...]

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Loft conversions, DIY or using a builder?

Jan 12, 2010 1 Comment

  Loft conversions in the United Kingdom are very heavily regulated like most other types of building renovations. Permissions must be grated and regulation met before any work can commence on a loft conversion project. Whether or not you are granted these permissions, and whether you meet the necessary regulations depends very much on the [...]

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Architecture in a green world

Jan 11, 2010 1 Comment

Sustainable architecture is designing buildings keeping in mind environmental goals and sustainable development. The terms green architecture or green buildings are often used interchangeably with sustainable architecture to promote this definition further. In a broader sense and taking into account the pressing economic and political issues, sustainable architecture seeks to reduce the negative environmental impact [...]

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