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 focused look at six iconic buildings in Asia, each an imperial palace with centuries of history, political power, and architectural innovation. Covers...
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 is widely used in architecture studios and schools, but it has real limitations for professional design work. This guide covers nine Canva...
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 is built for product visualization, which leaves gaps for architectural work. This breakdown compares seven alternatives by price, platform, render type, and...
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 mirrors elements across an axis for order, while asymmetry balances contrasting forms of equal weight for movement. This guide covers the key...
Geometry gives architecture its order. This breakdown shows how basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles grow into the curved, parametric forms of...