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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.

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7 Affordable Model Making Materials and Where to Find Them
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7 Affordable Model Making Materials and Where to Find Them

A practical look at seven budget-friendly model making materials for architecture projects. Covers foam board, cardboard, balsa wood, acrylic sheets, basswood, cork, and...

Top 8 Architecture Podcasts Worth Your Commute
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Top 8 Architecture Podcasts Worth Your Commute

Eight architecture podcasts selected for working professionals, students, and design fans. Each recommendation includes the host, episode format, where to listen, and what...

4 Ways Architects Are Using Drones Beyond Site Surveys
Architectural TechnologyConstruction

4 Ways Architects Are Using Drones Beyond Site Surveys

Drones have moved well past simple site surveys in architecture. This article covers four practical applications that architecture firms are adopting right now,...

Famous House Architects: Iconic Homes and the Visionaries Behind Them
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Famous House Architects: Iconic Homes and the Visionaries Behind Them

From Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater to Tadao Ando's Row House in Sumiyoshi, famous house architects have long used their own residences as testing...

Understanding Architectural Programmatic Diagrams: A Visual Guide
Architectural Diagrams

Understanding Architectural Programmatic Diagrams: A Visual Guide

Discover how programmatic diagrams help architects visualize spatial relationships, circulation, and building functions. Explore diagram types for architecture including volumetric and sectional diagrams,...

How to Read a Graphic Scale in Architecture and Engineering Drawings
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How to Read a Graphic Scale in Architecture and Engineering Drawings

Learn what a graphic scale is, how it differs from representative fractions and verbal scales, and how to read one accurately on architectural...

Architect vs Engineer: Roles, Salary & Key Differences
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Architect vs Engineer: Roles, Salary & Key Differences

Architects and engineers both shape the built environment, but their education, daily responsibilities, and career trajectories look very different. This guide breaks down...

Shear Wall Examples in Architecture: Types, Placement and Design
Construction

Shear Wall Examples in Architecture: Types, Placement and Design

A practical guide to shear walls in architecture covering concrete, steel, plywood, and masonry types. Includes real-world placement strategies, design principles, code references,...

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