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Real Work, Real Skills, Real Qualifications: Achieve your Career in Drafting Through RPL at BFDA. In the fast-paced world of residential construction, it’s not uncommon to find professionals who’ve built solid careers without ever holding a formal qualification. Daniel is one such success story. After nearly a decade working his way up through a regional […] Read More
Shou Sugi Ban (also known as Yakisugi), which translates to ‘burnt cedar board’, is a centuries old Japanese technique of charring “Sugi” (cedar – Cryptomeria japonica) planks which can be used for residential siding (cladding), fencing, and decking. Traditionally Japanese carpenters preferred the durability and unique finish of recovered driftwood that had been exposed the […]
Read MoreStudies have found that the presence of pets in work spaces helps improve mental health and reduces absenteeism. Built Form Design Academy has its own furry friend who can often be found snoozing on drawing sets! This week we thought we’d focus on architecture for pets. Check out an article on the Inhabitat website about […]
Read MoreThis week Built Form Design Academy staff visited Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2017 – running from 19 October – 5 November. Following the 2km coastal walk from Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach, this year the free outdoor exhibition features 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. From its humble beginnings twenty-one […]
Read MoreBuilding Name: Villa Savoye Location: 82 Rue de Villiers, 78300 Poissy, France Architect: Le Corbusier Website: http://www.villa-savoye.fr/en/ The Villa Savoye in Poissy France is a modernist design classic that was completed in 1931. The house was designed as a country retreat by Swiss born, Parisian avant-garde artist and architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887-1965) – better […]
Read MoreThere are lots of fantastic blogs and eNews sites to be found on the web. We thought it would be fun to show you some of our favourites. This week we are looking at Yellowtrace. Founded and edited by Dana Tomic Hughes – who describes herself as ‘a self-diagnosed design tragic, interior designer, founder & […]
Read MoreSince it was patented in 1824, Portland Cement (PC) – the basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco and non-specialty grout, has become the dominant construction material worldwide. One of the problems with this dominance is that the manufacture of Portland Cement is destructive to the environment, making a significant contribution to global carbon emissions. The […]
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