TUTORIALS
From generating a sun path diagram using Grasshopper to creating axonometric drawings in Rhino, here you can find a range of tutorials with clear step-by-step explanations along with visuals to help you improve your software skills. Not only have we dedicated time to tutorials written by ourselves, but also have advice on how to take advantage of the resources around us i.e. the RIBA, LinkedIn, etc.
You maybe be wondering where to begin and if you happen to be here and reading this… you’ve come to the right place. Scroll down and get started with many of our blog posts which you can read and get yourself familiar with your future in the architecture world!
Ways to present site analysis
As architects, we prioritise researching the context in which a proposal is based. We call this site analysis. Site analysis can vary from a study on noise, smell, air pollution, surrounding typologies & building heights. It can be presented in different mapping styles and a series of diagrams. We demonstrate in this blog post how you can achieve a certain type of site analysis and what it should be conveying to someone viewing the research.
Introducing the PassivHaus Principles
With an urgent focus on tackling the climate crisis, countries around the world have been developing different building regulations and standards to drive towards a world which contributes less to carbon emissions. Passive House is one of the energy efficiency standards which aim to reduce carbon footprint as much as possible by reducing the amount of energy specifically in regards to heating & cooling.
Ways to Find an Internship
It is common for architecture students or graduates to search for an architecture internship during their term breaks to get a better taste of what it's like to work in an architecture practice. As 2 individuals who were able to find internships during their undergraduate degrees, we wanted to share how the process was for us and the tips & tricks to find an architecture internship.
