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Did you know that Architecture has been a part of human civilization since the Neolithic period? In fact, Architecture plays a more prominent role in our society than other industries. According to studyarchitecture.com, it becomes the stage set and background for our existence, rather than just providing shelter. Even when they are just starting to design…

Think of a time when you had to explain something you were well informed about to someone who had no real interest or background information on a topic. I’d wager it was incredibly difficult unless you had a complete understanding of the topic and could break it down into the basic concepts. There’s a saying…

As with most industries, there’s been at least one breakthrough piece of technology that has advanced or completely revolutionized processes. For all aspects of design, this was through the invention of Computer-aided Design or CAD programs. The architectural industry was completely changed as architects were able to create more accurate drawings in a much faster…

By now you’ve probably heard or experienced working from home due to the pandemic. Experiences may vary depending on the industry and how well different companies organized the move. Some businesses saw the remote working environment as a success and some even tried outsourcing, specifically remote staffing. As these companies saw success a whole new…

3D modeling has changed the way many industries work for the better. With the advent of 3D models came 3D rendering, essentially another way to present structural plans. In the architectural industry, plans were traditionally 2D, with top-down plans that gave a general idea of what the building would look like. What is 3D Rendering?…

When most people think of the cost to hire an architect, they immediately think of their monthly wages. What they don’t think of is everything that happens in the background and the cost of it all. Everything from the sourcing, the onboarding, and all the way up to the continuous HR and administrative aspects of…

While a lot of people are already enjoying the fruits of outsourcing, there are still people who are skeptical about the thought of having an offshore staff. One of the major arguments about outsourcing is that it’s taking jobs away from locals, but the truth is, current employees can even benefit from it. Outsourcing is…

Using 3D printing to construct homes or commercial buildings are starting to become a real possibility and are the talk of the town in the AEC industry. The concept of 3D printing has been around for decades and has had its fair share of ups and downs but seems to be gaining hype once again.…

The World Architecture Festival is the biggest international architectural event in the world. Held every year since 2008, the live three-day event awards amazing building projects and covers trends, important issues and news affecting the architect industry. Amsterdam with its artistic heritage had the honor of hosting the event and recognizing the winning projects for 2018.…