Once they put their mind to it, people can construct just about anything - from a sandcastle on a beach to a house of cards on the coffee table. Talk to an engineer and they are likely to connect construction with large-scale public works such as skyscrapers, bridges, and power plants. As an archite
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Writing and speaking are two ways that we humans generally communicate with each other. However, were you aware that lighting is yet another way to communicate? From the very start of human civilization, everything from a blazing torch to an oil lamp has been used not only for illumination but to se
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The term ‘green building’ probably rings a bell, but few are familiar with the underlying philosophy. ‘Green buildings’ are designed and developed using environmentally-responsible techniques and sustainable materials. The green building movement was in the research phase during the 1960s an
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Lighting design has the ability to create a space that sparks emotional connections between people. These links, eventually, result in the creation of memories. There is a particular kind of memory that is the consequence of an engaging atmosphere: an eidetic memory. Also known as a photographic mem
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Design-related decision-making is naturally a personal endeavour. The global trends can sway a homeowner in one direction or another, but eventually, one’s preferences tend to dominate. Recently, however, there has been a drift towards more opulent, elaborately-designed homes in Pakistan. An incre
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