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Architectural Words We Say (That Non-Architects Might Not Understand)Igor GrushkoApr 03, 2025 In the world of architecture, certain words are used so often that they feel completely...
Architectural Words We Say (That Non-Architects Might Not Understand)
The Complete Guide to Architectural Documents (For Students & Professionals)Igor GrushkoApr 02, 2025 Understand the drawings, diagrams, and documents architects use—from early concept to construction. Architecture isn’t just...
The Complete Guide to Architectural Documents (For Students & Professionals)
What Graffiti Does to a City (and Whether It's Really Vandalism)Igor GrushkoApr 02, 2025 Graffiti isn’t just vandalism or art—it’s a conversation happening in every city. This article explores...
What Graffiti Does to a City (and Whether It's Really Vandalism)
Tactical Urbanism: How Small Interventions Create Big Changes in CitiesIgor GrushkoMar 31, 2025 Designing Change from the Ground Up When we think of architecture and urban planning, we...
Tactical Urbanism: How Small Interventions Create Big Changes in Cities
Architecture Is Always Political: How Design Shapes Power, Access, and Everyday LifeIgor GrushkoMar 31, 2025 Every building and public space tells a story—about who belongs there, who benefits, and who...
Why Is Architecture Always Political?
Architectural Idioms — And What They Really MeanIgor GrushkoMar 30, 2025 Architecture isn't just about buildings; it's also deeply woven into language. In English, many idioms...
Architectural Idioms — And What They Really Mean
From Brief to Reality: How to Extract What the Client Really WantsIgor GrushkoMar 30, 2025 Learn how to go beyond what clients say—and design what they truly need. A practical,...
From Brief to Reality: How to Extract What the Client Really Wants
Why Great Buildings Feel Effortless: 7 Invisible Decisions Behind Architectural ClarityIgor GrushkoMar 30, 2025 Discover the subtle design choices that make buildings feel calm, clear, and timeless—secrets only the...
Why Great Buildings Feel Effortless: 7 Invisible Decisions Behind Architectural Clarity
The Hidden Language of Materials: How Clients Interpret Wood, Metal, Glass, and StoneIgor GrushkoMar 30, 2025 What architects must understand about how materials speak to non-architects. Introduction As architects and designers,...
The Hidden Language of Materials: How Clients Interpret Wood, Metal, Glass, and Stone
The 100 Golden Dimensions Every Architect Should Know by HeartIgor GrushkoMar 30, 2025 Practical architectural measurements to remember forever Introduction As architects, we constantly make decisions based on...
The 100 Golden Dimensions Every Architect Should Know by Heart
Lighting Standards for Architects and Interior DesignersClaire du PlessisMar 27, 2025 Learn how to plan lighting for every room — from cozy bedrooms to bright kitchens....
Lighting Standards for Architects and Interior Designer
How to Respond to Critiques During Project Submissions — And Win Them OverIgor GrushkoMar 26, 2025 A practical guide for young architects and students based on professional studio practices 1. The...
How to Respond to Critiques During Project Submissions — And Win Them Over
Where to Place Wall Clocks in Every Room: Ergonomic GuideIgor GrushkoMar 26, 2025 Proper clock placement improves daily routines, time awareness, and interior clarity. This room-by-room guide outlines...
Where to Place Wall Clocks in Every Room: Ergonomic Guide
25 Books We Want in 2025 – What About You?Nodar KJan 21, 2025 Architecture is more than just the creation of forms, shapes and functions; it is a...
25 Books We Want in 2025 – What About You?
Free Vector Icons by GoogleIgor GrushkoJan 12, 2025 Google offers a free resource called Material Icons, which is a collection of over 2,000 vector...
Free Vector Icons by Google
Gift Ideas for Architects: LEGO Architecture SetsIgor GrushkoNov 04, 2024 As architects, we’re often inspired by the iconic structures and cityscapes that define our built...
Gift Ideas for Architects: LEGO Architecture Sets
25 Free Fonts for ArchitectsIgor GrushkoNov 03, 2024   Typography is an essential tool in architectural presentations, portfolios, and documentation. The right font...
25 Free Fonts for Architects
100 Tips to Make Your Architectural Portfolio Stand OutIgor GrushkoOct 28, 2024 Creating a winning portfolio takes careful planning and design. Based on techniques from architects, graphic...
100 Tips to Make Your Architectural Portfolio Stand Out
Image Formats: When to Use JPEG, TIFF, PDF, and More in Architectural GraphicsIgor GrushkoOct 28, 2024 Selecting the correct image format enhances the quality and functionality of your architectural work, ensuring...
Image Formats: When to Use JPEG, TIFF, PDF, and More in Architectural Graphics
Choosing the Right Color Mode and DPI for Architectural GraphicsIgor GrushkoOct 28, 2024 For architects and architecture students, knowing when and how to use RGB, CMYK, and various...
Choosing the Right Color Mode and DPI for Architectural Graphics
Vector vs. Raster: Choosing the Right Format for Architectural GraphicsIgor GrushkoOct 28, 2024 In architectural design, choosing the right graphic format can make a big difference in both...
Vector vs. Raster: Choosing the Right Format for Architectural Graphics
Installing and Customizing Patterns in Adobe Illustrator: A GuideIgor GrushkoOct 27, 2024 How to Install and Customize a Downloaded Pattern Library in Adobe Illustrator As a student,...
Installing and Customizing Patterns in Adobe Illustrator: A Guide
Why Use Post-Digital Collage in Architecture?Igor GrushkoOct 27, 2024   Post-digital collage is a modern, expressive form of architectural representation. It blends digital and...
Why Use Post-Digital Collage in Architecture?
Standards Guide: How to Properly Position a TV on a WallKateryna SuzinaAug 02, 2023 By Igor Grushko, Editor: Kateryna Suzina Choosing the perfect spot to mount your TV on...
Standards Guide: How to Properly Position a TV on a Wall

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