HP’s Vancouver Research Building: A Folded Roof for Light and Services
A research building in a former quarry connects its folded timber roof to daylight, service coordination and a carefully qualified record of wood sourcing.
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The Shoeshine Problem
Cover: An editorial adaptation of the author’s original photograph, with visual enhancements and added title typography. © Ibrahim Fawakherji /…
Saving on the Back of a Donkey
Saving money or labor requires reliable vessels, as cash and poorly designed buildings lose value over time through inflation, maintenance,…
The Same Fire That Warms the House Can Burn It Down
I have known two versions of the same architect. The first could stand in a half finished room and feel,…
The Degree That Forgot the Building: Why Architecture School Fails Construction
Modern architectural education prioritizes design theory, formal aesthetics, and visual representation over practical construction knowledge. University faculty often lack extensive…
Space Architecture: The Discipline That Tests Every Assumption
Space architecture applies architectural design to off-Earth environments, including orbital facilities and planetary surfaces on the Moon and Mars. Unlike…
