Bahia House in Brazil by Marcio Kogan

The “ecological” Bahia House projected in 2,165 sqm area in Salvador Brazil by Marcio Kogan architects. The Bahia House uses all these elements that are traditional to Brazilian houses.
These adjustments of the Portuguese house to a tropical climate were always studied and applied by modernism in Brazil. The result in this case is a very pleasant house, where the interior protects from the hot and sunny climate outdoors. The floor plan is entirely organized around a central patio, making the cross ventilation in all the spaces possible and a view that looks in, to a grassed garden and two exuberant mango trees. The Bahia House privileges the environmental comfort of its dwellers but does not make use of the “most modern technology” for this.




The Bahia House makes use of the old popular knowledge that has been reinvented and incorporated throughout the history of Brazilian architecture. The house was considered for where it is, for the climate of where it is, for Bahia. And, for this no “green” software was used, no equipment and no calculations were made. The builders of bahian traditional houses have long-known how to keep interiors cool even with a blazing sun of more than 40ºC, long before the corbusian ideas had been tropicalized or even before Sir Norman Foster had given a precise, technological and scientific dimension to sustainable architecture.These Bahian houses have roofs of clay, a banal material made in a rustic manner, and wooden ceilings. The openings have large panels of wooden Mashrabiyas brought to Brazil by the Portuguese colonial architecture since the first centuries of its occupation of the American territories, and its origin is of an Arabian cultural influence. These wooden panels provide vast comfort to the interior. The traditional bahian house uses the northeastern wind blowing in from the sea to organize the floor plan and has cross ventilation in its principal spaces, always making the interior cool and airy. Next...

Passive Solar Home in Greece

It is a contemporary solar house locatd in Nikaia, Greece. This house is designed to be a passive solar house.
This private residence is divided into three separate rooms by mirrored glass bridge. This house is completed by modern furniture in warm and comfy colors combination. This house is having well organized furniture to create a comfy living place for the owner. Both exterior and interior design of this house looks great for sure. Besides that, the materials and technologies of this house are designed to collect solar energy along the cold season, and prevent the heat along the summer. The system will keep the house having a good air circulation and cool. This wonderful house is designed by Christina Zerva Architects. By having this kind of house design, you do not have to worry about the seasons. This house is suitable or family residence. Next...

Romantic Interior Design Of Cocktail Bar Discotheque

The vibrant color shade that is presented in red color is an amazing focal point inside this Cocktail Bar Discotheque interior. Takes a location in Moskow, this comfortable cocktail bar is designed by Alexander Anurov. Alexander Anurov give this interior with exceptional touch in entire room so that this romantic bar interior become different and has more special character. Cocktail Bar Discotheque is completed with beverage refrigerator, 2 wine refrigerators, dishwasher for glasses, ice cube maker, microwave, Expresso machine, citruss press, bar blender and mixer and table cooling desk with bottle dump. The bar is also characterized by illumination idea of white and red color embrace the romantic wood to entire bar interior.

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Beautiful Gorgeous Oak Wide Plank Flooring by Dinesen

It’s always fantastic to have your house installed in hard flooring either ceramic or wood, but for the love of nature I’d rather have my house in wooden flooring as it brings more warmth and it looks charming. We realized to maintain the beauty of wooden flooring is very hard indeed, you need to polished it every once in two years to keep the color not fading and still looking all gorgeous like...

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Interior Design - Interior Design Tips For Your Bedroom

Redecorating your bedroom is an exciting and fun process. You get to put on your creative hat and give your bedroom a brand new look. One of the things that you need to consider when redecorating your bedroom is the new furniture that will grace the finished room. Many people have difficulties when it comes to choosing the right furniture. However, choosing the right furniture is not as difficult as you think it is. In this article, let me share with you a few tips that will make the whole thing easier.
Before you get the new furniture, spend some time to plan some DIY. Getting everything you require is boring. It is always better to DIY some things in your bedroom to reflect your personality. The first thing that you should consider is to choose a new color for your bedroom.
A general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing color is to select something that you like. If you prefer a warm and cozy feel to your room, choose a darker color. However, if you room is small, you should choose a lighter color because smaller rooms do not really benefit from darker color. If you are someone who loves the sun and outdoor activities, you can consider orange and lime green. Once you have chosen an ideal color, paint your room yourself. If you are artistic enough, you can even do some paint drawings at a little corner of your room.

Next, it is time to choose your furniture. Before you head down to the furniture shop, determine the theme that you want to set for your new bedroom. Are you going for something retro? Or are you a technology lover and want to make your room the next Googleplex? Once you have identified the theme, think about where you will want everything to be placed before you purchase what you required. Make sure that you measure the size and every corner of your bedroom before you head down to the furniture shop. You will need the measurements in order to get something with the right size.

The most important thing about DIY design is to really know what you want before you start purchasing furniture and painting the room. With proper planning, you can rest assured that everything will fall into places and be absolutely satisfied with your brand new bedroom. If you do not have the time to DIY and still want to redecorate your bedroom, you can always look for an interior design firm online.

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Best Architectural Schools - Architecture World

An architectural career is both, demanding and challenging and involves a creative as well as a technical education. To be a top, professional architect one needs to learn the skills, techniques and computer aided software by attaining an education of the highest quality. Listed below are some of the best architectural school in America today.

Westwood College

Westwood College of Technology is committed to ensuring success in the career that you pursue. The Computer-Aided Design Program (CAD) is one of the best in the country and will help you to acquire the skills needed for a profitable architectural career. One of the top architectural schools, it boasts of rewarding hands-on-experience with training of the recently released AutoCad, combined with interesting lecture sessions and a rich laboratory environment. The programs offered are Associate CAD and Architectural Drafting.

Lincoln Tech

Lincoln Tech's Architectural Drafting Design and CAD Technology program is one of the best in the country where you are taught the essentials needed to function as a draftsperson. It emphasizes on developing specific drafting skills and helps you to build a solid foundation on which to begin your architectural drafting career. The Diploma program focuses on a full range of technologies to prepare you to work as an entry-level drafting technician. With hands-on traditional table techniques along with up-to-date computer aided drafting (CAD) techniques for designing residential and commercial buildings, you will soon not only be designing but will see your dreams to fruition with an education at Lincoln Tech. The programs offered at this top architectural school are...

Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting Design & CAD technology

Diploma Program in Architectural Drafting Design & CAD technology

NewSchool of Architecture & Design

The NewSchool of Architecture & Design located in San Diego, California offers a holistic view of teaching and will make you change the way you view the world. NewSchool known as one of the most innovative and best architectural schools in the country strives to meet the ever evolving dynamics of the architecture profession by providing an instructional program that explores a student's artistic passion and transforms it into professional excellence. NewSchool is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) as well as the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and grants Bachelors and Masters degrees. The programs offered are

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

Executive Master

Master of Architecture

Master of Science in Architecture

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

There are two main programs offered at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.

Associate - Architectural/Civil Engineering - teaches the students the basics of building design and construction as well as the unique and complex elements that are a part of this field. The courses offered are Architecture Design, Structural Design and Construction Technology with an emphasis on Computer-Aided Design, materials and methods of construction and building codes. While Mathematics, physical and applied sciences, project management, and basic communication skills are fundamental elements in the program, advanced courses present opportunities to solve complex technical problems.

The degree program in Computer-Aided Design Technology (CAD) was developed especially for students planning to start their careers with CAD software. This program provides comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for the development of accurate computer-aided graphics, design and drafting applications. It also focuses on the use of several CAD applications such as AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop and Microstation coupled with graphic theory and the related fundamentals of technical design.

Cornell University

The architecture department at Cornell is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world today and offers some excellent programs in undergraduate and masters of architecture. Cornell University has one of the oldest and most respected schools of architecture in the United States. With a tradition of more than 130 years, they not only strive to offer the best architectural education available but also continue to evolve, to meet current and future challenges.

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Good Home Architecture Style Tips

A home is a good investment and the best to own their own homes rather than rent because the cost of renting a house just getting higher and higher. If you have a budget for it, it is best to own their own home. Building a house from scratch is still the best way to go because you do not need routine maintenance will end up an old house you bought.

In building your home, you must first know what the architecture of the house you want depending on your needs and your budget. With the architecture of your home to find a different home styles that have been used for ages and there are many styles of homes to choose from. If you want the architecture of your house into an Asian influence, be sure to check the list of home architecture used in Asia. If you want a colonial house, there are many choices colonial house with features to suit the needs of every American household.

If you are unsure about the type of architecture you need, you should consult with a professional and only provide information about what you want and how you want so that they can come up with the right architecture for your home. It would be better to consult with several architects, so you’ll have several options. Remember, this probably will be the biggest investment in your life so that you can not risk making the wrong decision. Your home should feel like home and it would be a horror if you will end up regretting the choices you made with the construction.


You should also consult with your family members to find out what they also liked. It’s not just going to be your home but will be theirs as well so that family participation will greatly enhance the results that will meet all your needs.

It will also be a good idea if you check the house architecture magazines or books for some insight. If there are certain parts of the house you want to replicate, you can cut out the pictures and submit them to your architect. Cut out as many designs that you like so that the architect you will have an idea of your style so that they can come home with the right architecture in accordance with your lifestyle, tastes and needs.

The best way to get involved in every step of the construction of your home so you really will get your dream home. Guide architects and designers all the way and not take the risk of disappointment in the end.

In the end, you will be satisfied with great having your new home.

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Design Home With Concept The World Cup Football Special

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The quadrennial event that decides the best football team on the planet is set to kick off on 11th. The buzz about the world cup on the web is definitely stronger than it was 4 years ago. The blogosphere is crawling with posts about it, Twitter is lit up and big brands are using the event to their advantage with clever ads. In short, football is trending. Designers from every niche are bringing out football related products to woo in their customers and we thought we would put together a list of some season specific items from the decor industry. So here goes…

If you are a power football player with a truckload of trophies you have won which you can’t wait to show off, check out this wall unit from IKEA.

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15 Strikingly Beautiful Modern Style Bedrooms

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The Golf furniture collection from Italian design house Colombini has some spectacular modern themed bedroom designs. After gazing at these images you can’t but feel a sense of respect for the designers behind these gorgeous bedrooms. The colors have been blended to perfection, the placement meticulous, and there is a true sense of completeness in each one of them. The only down point, if at all, is that most of them still assume you have acres of space to play around with in your room. If only our rooms were as big as the ones they show in brochures! Next...

10 Rooms That Are Designed Around Televisions

A lot of people predicted in the late 90s that televisions would be completely outdated and replaced by personal computers within a decade. Well, this is the year 2010 and we can still say it hasn’t happened yet. Sure, televisions of today are quite different from what we had back then. During those days, interactive television had not taken off yet and sets were incapable of Xbox entertainment or YouTube streaming (no YouTube back then. ). Even though the lines have really blurred between TVs and PCs today, we can still say TV maintains the image of being a “laid back entertainment device”. Unlike the PC experience, TV viewing is all about laying back and relaxing in a comfortable environment with the user taking no active role in the proceedings. Wait, are we sounding too much like a tech blog? Better not keep you waiting any longer then. Next...