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Visualizing the World, Visualizing Change

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Neurath was director of the International Foundation of Visual Information and used the Isotype (International System of Typographic Picture Education) system to "teach through the eye." No wonder one review calls it "the ultimate simplification of reality." What does the book reveal about the modern world?

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From Float Glass to OLEDs: How Recent Advancements in Glass Technology Are Reshaping 21st Century Design

Architizer

As time and technology progressed, the float glass process (pouring the molten glass from a furnace into a chamber that contains a bed of molten tin), conceived by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1959, was groundbreaking. The market for advanced glazing technologies is robust and expanding. from 2021 to 2028.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. With its transparency and reflectivity, glass creates open, light-filled spaces and visually connects to the surroundings.

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Luminaries: 8 of the World’s Top Lighting Design Firms

Architizer

Their exceptional skill in leveraging the interplay between light and material enables them to create visually striking compositions that invite emotional responses and leave a lasting impact on viewers. PLANLUX Lighting Design Dogus Technology Center by ERA Architects , Lighting by PLANLUX Lighting Design , Istanbul, Turkey.

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University for the Creative Arts spotlights six design projects

Deezen

Courses: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice, BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons) Graphic Design and BA (Hons) Ceramics and Glass. Created in Japan, this technique uses only plant-derived materials, and in small amounts, reducing the need for large amounts of water and eradicating any need for chemicals.

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Elevating Workspaces: The Art of Luxury Office Renovation in Dubai

The Architecture Designs

The design decisions are made to leave an indelible mark, weather it is for a contemporary welcome area, a collaborative environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology, or custom furniture that seamlessly blends with its practicality. The creation of a timeless and lasting aesthetic is just as important as visual appeal.

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Indigenous storytelling with everyday objects

Habitus Living

Page is currently Adjunct Associate Professor in design at the University of Technology Sydney, founder of the National Aboriginal Design Agency and member of several cultural Boards including the National Australia Day Council, The Art Gallery of South Australia and the National Australian Maritime Museum.