The internet and social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram have opened landowners up to a world of architectural imagination. A building can be more than just practical. It can be smart, sustainable and stylish! (The 3 S’s that make us at Veld Architects tick by the way). Does this make the design aspect of […]
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Conserving and protecting the earth’s natural resources is something absolutely every government, every industry and every consumer should take seriously. The building and construction industry (directly and indirectly) contributes to around 23% of the world’s carbon-dioxide emissions. Sustainable building should be a priority for the future of our homes, neighbourhoods and cities. Some parts of
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The idea of the home has always been a deeply personal, intimate and emotional part of all our lives. It is soaked with feeling. It’s a place of refuge after a long day, a very own fortress of solitude during times of hardship and I find it very interesting that when we describe our homes
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Technological trends come and go. In architecture we’ve seen many new, innovative software solutions get replaced by the next, more advanced programme, and so on and so forth. And as we move closer to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digital transformation, we will see even more of this. However, some technologies are undoubtedly here to
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We’re all familiar with the saying “The value of anything is what someone is willing to pay for it” and if you aren’t, unfortunately, it’s the underlying culture you the architect have inherited. I’d like to change your perception regarding this saying and pour the foundations for a new culture of valuing work by proposing
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Over the last few months there’s been much debate about the roles and transparency when it comes to females in the Built Environment. Initiatives such as the London’s Festival of Architecture Elephant Campaign, to Dezeen’s Move the needle campaigns, with a long list of practicing supporters pledging their commitment to transformation. On the other end
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We are excited to announce that we are launching our own blog on the website! We needed a platform to share all the milestones, office news, construction updates and sometimes just a thought or two; with you, our audience. Without your support, we cannot realize our passion for creating your unique space and this is
