Architecture

5,300 active construction projects currently ongoing in KSA ProTenders report looks at the construction market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia More than 5,300 active construction projects are currently ongoing in Saudi Arabia at a value of $3.4bn, and the Kingdom’s construction market is expected to register a compound annual growth of 6% between 2019 and 2024, a ProTenders analysis has found. The report adds that it expects to see $84bn worth of contracts to be awarded in the Kingdom in Q1 2020, with infrastructure leading the other sectors. The biggest contract awards expected during the quarter include the a...

Al Mouj Muscat unveils Golf Beach Residences gated neighbourhood Homes are designed to maximise natural light and are said to be designed with an abundance of exterior and interior space Al Mouj Muscat has announced the launch a new gated neighbourhood. The company, which is a JV between Omran, Tanmia and Majid Al Futtaim Properties, states that Golf Beach Residences comprises a limited collection of villas with an incomparable location and vibrant and luxurious oceanfront lifestyle. According to a statement, the release of the northern section of Golf Beach Residences offers six-bedroom homes located within the Shatti District and within...

Bamboo architecture: Bali's Green School inspires a global renaissance With the tensile strength of steel but six times lighter, bamboo can be used for ambitious buildings once it has been treated to ensure its durability. Courtesy of Green School Bali, Author provided Davina Jackson, University of Kent Bali’s Green School recently celebrated its first decade of educating toddlers through teenagers (and their digital nomad parents) about eco-ethical design and cooperative living. Set in a village near Ubud, this tropical jungle campus of quirky bamboo pavilions has become a globally influential exhibition of one of this century’s significant architectural trends. There...

Awards Showcase Innovation and Trends in Wood Building Design WoodWorks Announces Winners of its 2021 U.S. Wood Design Awards WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WoodWorks - Wood Products Council has announced the winners of its 2021 Wood Design Awards, which celebrate excellence in wood building design and spotlight its continued rise in popularity across the U.S. Awards, are an opportunity to recognize building designers for their skill and ingenuity, and to showcase projects that demonstrate the attributes of wood that make it so appealing. Photo credit: The Miller Hull Partnership in collaboration with Lord Aeck Sargent, a Katerra Company, Uzun +...

5 Fun Summer House Ideas to Get Your Garden Ready for Summer '21 Summer houses are a Great British garden classic, and a great way to add fun and functional extra space at home. With what's shaping up to be a very exciting summer just around the corner, it might be time to start thinking about getting the garden ready for a fun and liberating summer celebration. Check out Green Retreats garden room buildings as the perfect year-round summer house. Top 5 Fun Summer House Ideas: 1) Garden Bar Pictured - Design: Inspiration by Green Retreats, Size: 4.5m x 3m, Price...