Furkan Sen covers building technology for illustrarch. A mechanical engineer based in Istanbul with a degree from Altınbaş University, he works across construction and architecture projects and writes about structural systems, building services, and how buildings actually get built.
A five-year NAAB-accredited B.Arch already meets the US education requirement for licensure, so a master's is not always needed. The M.Arch matters most...
North orientation shapes a home's light, warmth, and running costs, and its role flips between hemispheres. Here is what north means for the...
Some buildings stand for centuries while others fall within decades. Here is a look at what drives building longevity: durable materials, load-bearing mass,...
A building takes its cues from the land it sits on. This piece breaks down what site context includes, how site analysis reads...
Physical architectural models remain a core tool even in a digital studio. This piece covers why architects build them alongside drawings, what a...
Architects hold most of the skills interior design needs, from space planning to materials and lighting. See how the two fields overlap, whether...
Some architectural styles last for centuries while others are demolished within a generation. This looks at what decides the split: durability, adaptability, material...
Digital tools run modern architecture, yet schools still put students at the bench with foam board and glue. This piece looks at what...