Burj Khalifa

Hello friends,

Here is the complete discussion in video form about the construction of the World's tallest building - Burj Khalifa. It is a breathtaking mega structure and must be studied. So, follow the link.

Burj Khalifa

For getting some knowledge about the time line of construction and step by step procedure followed, you can visit this link.
Burj Khalifa Construction Timeline

Form follows function

Apart from the discussion and article which was posted earlier about form follows function, here is a video which explains the term form follows function through pictorial form. Hope it helps you.

Form Follows Function

Importance of Bye-Laws

The building byelaws are defined as the standards and specifications designed to grant minimum safeguards to the workers during construction, to the health and comfort of the users  and to provide enough safety to the public in general. The regulation set out the basic requirements to be observed in the of  design and construction of buildings. They are applied to new building and also to extensions, material alterations, and certain changes of use of existing buildings.

A building byelaw is a local law framed by a subordinate authority. It channelizes to achieve the concepts & policies outlined in the master plans of the city, in order to give a particular ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER to the city.

Bye-laws are an integral part of many organization yet they are often misunderstood because there are different policies and procedure concerning g how bye-laws can be established or govern an organization.

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

Hello friends,

Instead of posting some tips about architecture, i am sharing something which will be very useful for your healthy living.

Raw Apple Cider is known popularly for acid reflux cure, regulating blood pressure, relieving from allergies. For people who are having acid reflux syndrome, apple cider vinegar is supposed to be taken before meals and apple cider vinegar will act as a corrective for cases where there is dietary abuse of the stomach. Check out the article on Organic Apple Cider Vinegar for more information on acid cure reflux. 

Social and Economic aspects of architecture

Here is a small discussion related to the socio economic aspects of architecture and planning. These are considered in order to develop a settlement or to start with the construction of a site.
http://gees7.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/man-and-environment/

Green Building Design

Here is a small article which tells about the benefits of building green environment in the present world.

http://buildinggreenlife.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/saving-through-shades-of-trees/

Passive Cooling Systems

As we know that these days Passive Techniques are the need on an hour. In order to have a sustainable development, we must insist for the passive systems. For the same, here is a presentation which explains all about the Passive Cooling Techniques.

Presentation about Passive Cooling Techniques

Energy Efficiency Parameters

As in previous post, i discussed about the concepts of energy efficiency, here i am dealing with the design Parameters for Energy Efficiency.

Read further to download the presentation on Energy Efficiency Parameters at-

Energy Efficiency Parameters

Concepts of Energy Efficiency

Every day we talk about energy efficiency with respect to our buildings but do we actually know what it means. Here is a little bit of my effort to explain the concepts of an energy efficient building.

Comments and suggestions are most welcome.

http://gees7.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/concept-of-energy-efficiency.ppt

Faucets

Here is some of the informations about how you can get some choice for the Faucets. The information is very brief and to the point.
http://interiorhomedecor.blogspot.com/2009/03/faucets.html

Home Decor

Here are some of the tips and important points to be kept in mind about the home decor- specially in case of carpets.

http://interiorhomedecor.blogspot.com/2008/08/hand-made-carpets.html

Architecture Journals Collection - (part 1)

Hello friends,

Here are some of the journals on architecture which i found while surfing on net. I hope that these might help you in your course.

ArBITAT - http://www.arbitat.com/

ArchiAfrika - http://www.archiafrika.org/

AIA Journal - http://www.aia.org/aiaj_nwsltr_current

archiseek - http://www.archiseek.com/

ArchiNed - http://www.archined.nl/

Architype Review - http://www.architypereview.com/

ArchitectureINK - http://www.architectureink.com/

archINFORM - http://eng.archinform.net/index.htm

Artkrush - http://www.artkrush.com/

architypes.net - http://www.architypes.net/

Archinect - http://www.archinect.com/

Contemporary Architecture - http://www.rockwool.dk/sw57735.asp

ChileArq - http://www.chilearq.com/web/

Katarxis - http://www.katarxis-publications.com/

Famous Architects - http://architect.architecture.sk/

Famous Architects

We might have heard about the architects near our surroundings, fellow architects or whom we know personally. But its extremely important to know about the architects which have been working since past and presented wonders to the present world. Here is a list of such architects and there works.

http://www.architectstore.com/famous.html

Beijing Olympics Stadiums' proposals

Here are some of the proposals which were planned for the Beijing Olympics Stadium. Lets have a look over the schemes which were not chosen apart from the "Bird Nest".

Beijing Olympics Stadium

Home Decor

Here are some of the tips to keep up with carpet cleaning.

http://interiorhomedecor.blogspot.com/

Some Facts about Construction

How do towers and bridges work…? What make a structure or a building stand up still or fall down…? For all those who are curious about the general principles of construction and advanced technical info about the engineering especially structural engineering, just click on the link.
http://architecture.about.com/od/structural/Construction_Facats.htm

Books on Architecture

Here are some of the links to the architecture books which you may refer for your study purposes.

http://www.powells.com/psection/Architecture.html

http://www.amazon.com/Architecture-Professional-Technical-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=173508

http://www.vedamsbooks.com/Architecture.htm

http://www.dexigner.com/directory/cat/Architecture/Books.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/W7IQ1R0X7YLK?ie=UTF8&tag=duncansdeals-20%26%2334%3B

http://www.easternbookcorporation.com/category_view.php?category=Architecture&sort=title&bk_id=1

http://www.cofc.edu/~waddelle/ArchitectureBookList2.htm

http://www.lih.gre.ac.uk/histhe/books.htm

http://www.architectstore.com/books/

For any further query or doubt, contact me anytime...

Architecture...??

Architecture is a broader term used for all the construction, planning and designing we do for constructing a structure, be it a model, a plan or simply a thought. The term architecture can be used to mean a documentation , a process or profession. It is a learning experience from the surrounding environment and giving the best to those things which are left unexplored. There is a very deep relation between art and architecture.

You may refer to the following links to study more about architecture...

http://archistudent.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture

Form and Function

Form and Function are very much inter-related to each other. They both run side by side. Function always affects the expression of a form. Each time a building is constructed or planned first, architects try to inculcate the two principles in design that is Form Follows Function and Function Follows Form.

For more information on the same, kindly visit the links below--

http://gees7.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/interdependence-of-form-and-function/

http://gees7.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/form/

Welcome...

Hello friends,
I have set this blog to share my experience and knowledge i have gained in my life...
It will mainly emphasize on Architecture and Designing will have all the data and resource for the architecture students and aspiring architects.