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Colors and Healing: Feel Better Around the Color Wheel
Color affects us more than we think! Let’s explore how colors heal us, with single colors, as well as combinations and gradients of colors.
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Rebuilding More Than Walls: Community Centers for Healing
Well-designed community centers for healing play a transformative role in fostering resilience and restoring a sense of belonging after natural or manmade catastrophes.
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Can Architectural Design Help Reduce Body Tension?
10 ways to reduce body tension through architecture: Achieved by creating spaces that promote relaxation, proper posture, and physiological well-being.
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Composing a Compelling Architectural Narrative
We all know architecture is a multi-disciplinary work. Among all things, How can we choose what to prioritize and connect all the different elements into an unwrinkled design story? A common way for architects is to create a narrative to organize and connect all relevant elements in a project. An architectural narrative is a powerful…
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5 Best Designs of Post Disaster Temporary Housing
In the previous post, we discussed the Design Standards of Post Disaster Temporary Housing. Now, let’s explore some of the best examples. They are: 1. Cardboard Houses by Shigeru Ban Shigeru Ban’s work on temporary housing is a standout design example due to its innovative use of sustainable, readily available materials like cardboard tubes. This…
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Design Standards of Post Disaster Temporary Housing
Housing is a critical issue in the aftermath of disasters, often affecting far more people than casualties themselves. Huge number of victims need to live in post disaster temporary housing for many years. This phenomenon has been exacerbated by three recent trends: climate change, rising income disparities leading to increased vulnerability, and the prevalence of…
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5 Significant Manifesto Examples You Must Read
Many architects, designers and artists penned their own manifestos, particularly during the 20th century’s proliferation of various “-isms.” These manifestos are as abundant as blossoms in a vibrant spring. If you are seeking enlightening manifesto examples among this profusion, here are the most important five manifestos to delve in: What sets these five manifesto declarations…
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Writing a Design Manifesto
1. What is a design manifesto? A design manifesto is a written statement or declaration that outlines a designer’s or architect’s core beliefs, values, and principles regarding their approach to design. It serves as a guiding document that expresses the designer, architect, or an artist’s philosophy, creative intentions, and the impact they seek to achieve…
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How to Work beyond the Flow State: Connect with the Subconscious Mind
In the field of psychology, the Flow State refers to a mental state of complete absorption and focus in an activity, where the individual is fully immersed and energized. Achieving this state of flow is essential for creativity and productivity, especially for those involved in design-related work. However, there are times when we need to…
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How to Create Beauty in Design
A Discussion on The Ultimate Design Thinking: Many people think being able to create beauty in design must be some kind of inherent talent. Individuals possessing such talents often and naturally find themselves pursuing careers in design, invention, art, or architecture. Many of us can recall our elementary school art classes, where we may have…