Furkan Sen is a mechanical engineer based in Istanbul, working across construction and architecture, and a regular writer for learnarchitecture.net.
Calling yourself an architect is not always a free choice. In many countries the title is protected by law, and registration boards can...
A stage by stage look at the time to become an architect, from a five-year accredited degree through documented experience hours and the...
Lumion's built-in asset library is large, but free external sources can push your renders further. This guide rounds up six reliable places to...
Computational design lets architecture students generate forms through rules and parameters instead of drawing lines by hand. This beginner's guide explains the core...
Drones have become a practical tool for early-stage site work, giving architects fast aerial imagery, accurate topographic data, and 3D terrain models. This...
Adaptive reuse gives aging buildings a second life by converting them for new functions rather than demolishing them. This piece explains what the...
Materiality shapes how contemporary buildings look, feel, and age. This piece covers the materials defining modern architecture, why surface and texture carry meaning,...
Feng shui principles, the ancient Chinese tradition of arranging space around the flow of qi, still influence how architects handle orientation, light, and...