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Welcome to Paolo Volpis Architects Blog.
Here you will find some entertainment covering useful information about construction process, contracts, ideas and design creativity, all summarized in simple words, with some little irony and a pinch of sarcasm.
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A space to promote creativity, open mindedness, research, out of the box thinking, and imagination that can touch the sky; the new north library embodies the emotionality of this vision through a design that leaves no space for conventional thinking.
The Owner's rep is an upcoming profession that is appearing more and more often on construction sites. They are not cheap, but is there any actual value?
Sustainability, durability, fire resistance, structural performance and time-effectiveness are some of the most compelling reasons for using light gauge steel in your building project.
Understand the importance of a wall section assembly configuration and how it relates to forces of nature. How to mitigate thermal bridgng with use of insulated metal panels and rain screens.
Architectural and urban design solutions related to the proposal of Trieste-Italy old port known as "Porto Vecchio".
The contribution of Architecture is essential: the design of new shapes customized to the needs of a great international fair is an important factor for the upgrading of a very central area that has great historical, morphological and environmental importance.
Design concept and site conditions meet practicality and creative use of technology. Light gauge steel construction with custom painted insuated metal panels deliver a building that marries with surroundings and nature.
Nature, landscaped areas, trees, green walls, natural ventilation, and natural lighting are the main design key elements, interlaced with economy of scale, simple construction systems, and sustainable principles to create a structure breathing honesty in style and timeless aesthetics.
How do you understand if someone is a good designer?
Is it just personal taste, peer pressure, or is something that could be quantified and qualified?
A reality check for a first time builder always comes with a grain of salt; a DYO culture causes only major problems in the construction industry.
Time bomb. If you think that having a basic set of plans to build your new house is enough, you are up for some serious troubles.
We often hear the term CD's, but what does it mean, Construction Drawings, Construction Documents...or Contract Documents? What is the difference.
Explaining a very common misconception and how to prevent to spend a dollar to save a penny.