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.
Gothic architecture produced some of the most ambitious buildings in human history. This guide covers ten cathedrals that defined the style, from Notre-Dame...
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...
Discover how American container homes are reshaping modern urban living through sustainable design, modular flexibility, and affordability. This guide covers design principles, real...
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 are reshaping how buildings are imagined and built. This guide covers BIM, parametric modeling, AI workflows, 3D printing, and...
Green roof or solar roof? In dense city buildings, the two systems solve different problems. This guide compares the benefits of green roofing...
Modern buyers prioritize structural and aesthetic condition when purchasing homes, making distressed properties significantly harder to sell in today's market.
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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