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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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Gothic Architecture: 10 Cathedrals That Reach for Heaven
Architectural Styles

Gothic Architecture: 10 Cathedrals That Reach for Heaven

Gothic architecture produced some of the most ambitious buildings in human history. This guide covers ten cathedrals that defined the style, from Notre-Dame...

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Architectural Styles: The Evolution of a Sacred Core
ArticlesFamous Buildings

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Architectural Styles: The Evolution of a Sacred Core

A detailed look at how Al-Masjid an-Nabawi evolved from a palm-trunk courtyard in 622 CE into a vast modern complex, tracing the architectural...

American Container Homes: Redefining Urban Living Through Innovative Architecture
Tiny House

American Container Homes: Redefining Urban Living Through Innovative Architecture

Discover how American container homes are reshaping modern urban living through sustainable design, modular flexibility, and affordability. This guide covers design principles, real...

The Art of AI Urban Planning: Designing Livable and Sustainable Cities
City Planning & Urban TheoryUrban Design

The Art of AI Urban Planning: Designing Livable and Sustainable Cities

I urban planning is moving from research labs into city halls, helping planners design livable, sustainable cities through predictive analytics, digital twins, generative...

Architectural Technology and Design: How Modern Tools Are Reshaping Buildings
Architectural Technology

Architectural Technology and Design: How Modern Tools Are Reshaping Buildings

Architectural technology and design are reshaping how buildings are imagined and built. This guide covers BIM, parametric modeling, AI workflows, 3D printing, and...

Benefits of Green Roofing vs Solar Roof: Which Performs Better in Urban Buildings?
Roofing

Benefits of Green Roofing vs Solar Roof: Which Performs Better in Urban Buildings?

Green roof or solar roof? In dense city buildings, the two systems solve different problems. This guide compares the benefits of green roofing...

Sell Distressed Property: Why Structural and Aesthetic Condition Matters to Modern Buyers
ArticlesReal Estate

Sell Distressed Property: Why Structural and Aesthetic Condition Matters to Modern Buyers

Modern buyers prioritize structural and aesthetic condition when purchasing homes, making distressed properties significantly harder to sell in today's market.

Ranakpur Temple Rajasthan India: A 15th-Century Jain Marble Masterpiece
History & Heritage

Ranakpur Temple Rajasthan India: A 15th-Century Jain Marble Masterpiece

The Ranakpur Jain temple in Rajasthan, India is one of the most remarkable achievements of 15th-century marble architecture. Spread across 48,000 square feet,...

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