Neuro Architecture has taught us that the way in which people experience space differs dramatically from one person to the next. That’s why multisensory design is vital when looking to create buildings that heal and nurture its occupants. Lighting plays a powerful role here because architects can manipulate light to create the narrative they are […]
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The role of architecture is evolving by taking several steps back. It may sound like a paradox, but taking architecture back to basics has become a necessity for human health and happiness. By now, we are all aware of the facts. The studies that show that there is a 20% increase in productivity after just
Ethical & Restorative Design: Creating Spaces That Nurture READ MORE
“The true test of timelessness in architecture is whether it continues to inspire and delight future generations,” – Daniel Libeskind At its core, architecture has always been a natural reflection of the times we live in, trends we follow, and cultures we represent. Just think about your childhood home and how closely it resembled other
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People are different. Neuro Architecture (Neuro Science for architecture) addresses these differences by adapting the built environment accordingly. Multi-sensory design is a fundamental strand of Neuro Architecture. With an average of 95% of our time spent indoors, and five senses, designing for sight only is not enough. Luckily, more architects are learning to design more
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Sustainability in architecture has become a hard “yes” globally with architects like Veld trying to reinvent the building industry’s “wheel”. We cannot continue to build purely for beauty because this line of thinking ignores the environmental cost, accelerates climate change, and creates structures that are not equipped to withstand the ecological challenges of the future.
Embodied Carbon: Why The Choice Of Material Matters READ MORE
Many countries around the globe have set targets to achieve a net zero status in the foreseeable future. Net zero means the total of greenhouse gases emitted by a country will also be removed from the atmosphere through carbon sequestration initiatives i.e. the planting of trees, the use of clean energy, and the implementation of
Designing Buildings That Heal: The Positives of Carbon Negative Architecture READ MORE
Mother Nature is the world’s original influencer. She’s resourceful, interconnected, and inventive. Today, with all the challenges we face, learning from nature and copying her (aka biomimicry) has become a necessity. biomimicry /ˌbʌɪə(ʊ)ˈmɪmɪkri/ noun “the design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modelled on biological entities and processes.” While biomimicry in architecture
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Every single day we are all sold the idea of MORE. Owning more things. Doing more activities. Or simply, just being and achieving more as a person. No wonder we are all feeling the weight of it. The sheer abundance of the physical, mental, emotional and even digital clutter and waste is just too MUCH.
Sustainable Simplicity: Why Architecture Should be Focussed Around People and the Planet READ MORE
To say the world is tech-obsessed, would be the understatement of the century. But technology isn’t the enemy. Humanity’s growing depreciation of craft, on the other hand, could very well be. Smart sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) can help us be more efficient, but craft can deepen our purpose. In the year ahead, minimalism and
Architecture & Craft: Finding balance in a tech-driven world READ MORE
This time of the year calls for reflection in every part of our lives. As a local South African architectural firm with a heart for architecture with purpose, it is essential that we mull over many things. From 2024’s highs and lows and future aspirations to trends that excite us in the industry. Doing this
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