Last week, we introduced maverick architecture lecturer Prof Dr M. TAJUDDIN M. RASDI who believes we should be building people-friendly neighbourhoods rather than glorious showcases to political egos. In the first of his monthly columns, the outspoken academic shares his views on how our physical environment can influence intangibles like racial and religious harmony.
WHEN my Chinese neighbour burns joss sticks in his porch, the smoke meanders offensively into my living room and I usually have to close my front door, which reduces ventilation.
Should we forbid this ritual, then? Of course not! A simple solution would be for the architects of Malaysia’s infamously boring and ubiquitous terrace houses to design a metal chimney into the porch ceiling. (more…)
Choose An Architectural Style That s Perfect For You
Most people are attracted to a home for more than its number of bedrooms and square footage. Whether consciously or subconsciously, you are drawn to the individual character of a home.
Part of what makes up that character is referred to as architectural style.
During various periods of American history, different architectural styles were prevalent with builders. If you were to take a home tour around a specific town, you can get a feel for when different neighborhoods were built based on the architecture of the homes. Today, many new homes incorporate different aspects of these styles on the exterior and interior. (more…)
