June 2, 2020
Truth in Design
In Architecture, the term “truth” refers to the central premise on which a building is designed. There is no single...
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June 2, 2020
Specifications
What are Construction Specifications? The expression, “You can never be too careful” rings especially true for architecture - which can very...
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June 2, 2020
The Client-Architect Agreement
In South Africa, the law requires Architects to to enter into a written agreement with their clients. This agreement constitutes the provision of architectural services...
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June 2, 2020
Lighting
For those who haven’t trained in the field of architecture, it is all too easy to overlook the importance of...
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June 2, 2020
Heritage
As you already know, there are different categories of Architectural projects. The two most significant of these are Residential and...
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June 2, 2020
Architecture is a Profession, not an Industry
A common misconception, shared by both architectural students and people in other fields, is that architecture is an industry. This,...
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June 2, 2020
Building Maintenance
The process of realising one’s dream home never really ends. There will always be another piece of furniture to add...
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June 2, 2020
Manipulating Space
Architecture, at its core, is simply the manipulation of space. Architects have an obligation to ensure that the environments they...
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June 2, 2020
Quantity Surveyors
Quantity surveyors play one of the most important roles in the building process – so it is imperative for clients...
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June 2, 2020
Contractors
Today, no project can be built without a contractor because they play one of the biggest roles in the construction...
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