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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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Famous Buildings in Asia: 6 Imperial Palaces That Shaped a Continent
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Famous Buildings in Asia: 6 Imperial Palaces That Shaped a Continent

A focused look at six iconic buildings in Asia, each an imperial palace with centuries of history, political power, and architectural innovation. Covers...

Walt Disney Concert Hall: Frank Gehry’s Stainless Steel Symphony in Los Angeles
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Walt Disney Concert Hall: Frank Gehry’s Stainless Steel Symphony in Los Angeles

Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall took 16 years from initial design to opening day in 2003. This article covers the building's stainless...

Canva Alternatives for Architects: 9 Best Design Tools in 2026
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Canva Alternatives for Architects: 9 Best Design Tools in 2026

Canva is widely used in architecture studios and schools, but it has real limitations for professional design work. This guide covers nine Canva...

The Empire State Building: Art Deco Icon and the Race to the Sky
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The Empire State Building: Art Deco Icon and the Race to the Sky

Completed in 1931 after a fierce race to the sky, the Empire State Building turned a zoning law and Depression-era ambition into the...

KeyShot Architectural Rendering: 7 Best Alternatives for Architects
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KeyShot Architectural Rendering: 7 Best Alternatives for Architects

KeyShot is built for product visualization, which leaves gaps for architectural work. This breakdown compares seven alternatives by price, platform, render type, and...

Passive Design Architecture: A Practical Guide to Low-Energy Buildings
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Passive Design Architecture: A Practical Guide to Low-Energy Buildings

Passive design uses a building's orientation, form, and materials to control heat, light, and airflow with little mechanical input. This guide covers solar...

Symmetry vs Asymmetry in Architecture: A Designer’s Guide to Balance
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Symmetry vs Asymmetry in Architecture: A Designer’s Guide to Balance

Symmetry mirrors elements across an axis for order, while asymmetry balances contrasting forms of equal weight for movement. This guide covers the key...

Architecture in Geometry: From Basic Shapes to Complex Forms
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Architecture in Geometry: From Basic Shapes to Complex Forms

Geometry gives architecture its order. This breakdown shows how basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles grow into the curved, parametric forms of...

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