Architectural Revolution

There is no shortage of housing, but there is a shortage of affordable housing in Ghana and the world. There seems to be no end in sight for this problem. The citizens don't know why as all they see being put up are houses and apartment buildings day in and day out. In this episode, Ziwu speaks to housing and affordable housing being for the rich as everybody else looks on and struggles to abl...

Architects have been taught since their school days, the various design styles that have come about and been used to create buildings as well as the new ones being created. These styles are applied in your design projects, for which you either like or not. In this episode, Ziwu mentions a few design styles applied in the previous century and the ones being used today. You get to understand the dif...

A House is a house, but no two types are the same. People use the names of different housing types to describe one when they mean another, causing confusion all over. At a point, you have to make sure you know what exactly you're saying in case you need to communicate to your architect or anybody else what you mean. Well, I've got that handled for you in this episode, which breaks down 5 d...

This is a question I have been thinking about for some time. There's no right answer, but there are things to think about when you reach the point of owning a home. Dive right in and find out which side would be suitable to you. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.buildguardian.com/blog/posts/building-vs-buying-a-ho...

Basic information on the types of buildings architect's design. Sometimes, you want to have a building designed but have no idea the category it falls under. Building categories are important as more and more architects are finding their niche in the industry and designing on only one type, if not two categories in their studios. This episode removes the mystery behind the types of buildings being...

Having cheat codes for a game makes it more enjoyable to play, not to mention it easier no matter what anyone says. Building a house is a huge task for professionals and can be even a bigger one for you. Cheat codes can make it easier for you to build your house and no one wants to through hard times when you have the information available to help you succeed. The question is Red Pill or Blue Pill...

The third book of Architectural Revolution comes your way again after a change in programming. The new book brings you diverse thoughts and ramblings on a few things in the architecture of your home that you should be aware of and shouldn't ignore.

Some say we had it good. Things aren't looking good currently and therefore yearn for things of old. In the same way, some people are saying houses aren't being designed or built well. There's an evolving architecture trend that does not look good for the community, and the people are beginning to notice and complain. The complaints have been heard, and in this episode, Ziwu talks with...

Is the architecture industry dying? Would money be the cause of it, and is it pushing architects to explore other alternatives of surviving in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry just to stay afloat? There's a surge of architects moving parallel in the industry and providing construction services to clients so they can corner another piece of the market and survive. D...

The practice of architecture and design seems to be in the shadows. Nobody knows what goes on, and you have little to no idea about how a practice works and how it serves you fully for your house or project. In this episode, Kwame provides insight into how he is doing just that and what goes into it. No longer will you be unaware of what your architects and designers do to serve you best. Connect...

Hawkers and informal traders have always been part of our community. They provide us with services on our streets and roads that would be difficult for us to get when on the road. One time or another, people have thought them to be a nuisance to our urban lives and said the hawking system should be abolished. Our guest today, Korkor Agah has a different opinion on this and proposes an approach to...

One misconception about architecture is that it serves only the rich and powerful. Architecture is for everyone, and that includes you. In this episode, Wisdom Afedzi talks about social architecture and its long-standing relationship with helping society. Social architecture is there for everyone, and it is those architects who deeply want to see change at the grassroots of society who partake in...

A new segment, a new book. The first anthology brings you a collection of thoughts and stories from diverse individuals in the architecture field, sharing their knowledge and what they would like for you to be aware of.

The second book comes to an end, and there are a few things Ziwu talks about to bring it to a close and possibly give a hint on what could be next. Find out what it is.

Building a house seems straightforward to anyone, including you, and you are at least aware of the processes involved in constructing one. In this last chapter of Book 2, Ziwu talks about the processes used in building a home by building professionals. The process is also applicable to constructing any other building and would be useful for you to know when your building project is being put up. G...

There is no point in engaging an architect when you have no idea of what you are willing and capable of spending for your project. The creation of your construction budget helps you know how much you are able to spend on your building project and if it is possible to fund those dreams. Without a budget to speak of, there is no clear direction on where the cost of the building project might end up....

Every building project or structure you want to have put up needs a permit that would grant you permission to do just that. Getting a permit might seem like a long and tiring process, and that is why in this chapter, Ziwu takes you through the 6-step process of applying and getting the building permit for your design project. If you ever want to do it on your own, the process will help you know wh...

If you've been thinking of what your home could be like, then you need to think of how livable it would be. There are design concepts used to design various homes, but in this chapter, Ziwu shares certain design concepts you should consider that could make your home more livable. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www....

Materials are everything that forms part of a building. They are what we feel and touch in a building that has been put together to form the buildings we use every day. In this chapter, Ziwu mentions a few materials he designs with in his architecture journey and would like to share with you what they are and the possibilities they offer, when you use them in your building projects. Connect with m...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The eighth and final instalment of the series is Function, which looks at how the functions of a building form part of the design process. Ziwu takes you through what...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The seventh instalment of the series is Form, which looks at how the building form is created that pulls the design along and affects it overall. Ziwu takes you throug...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The sixth instalment of the series is Climate and Weather, which looks at how the weather elements can affect a building. Ziwu takes you through what an architect woul...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The fifth instalment of the series is Place, Context, and Vernacular of the Location, which looks at how a place affects the design outcome of your project. Ziwu takes...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The fourth instalment of the series is Orientation, which looks at how a building is positioned on site. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when l...

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The third instalment of the series is Natural Features, which looks at how the natural environment is considered. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think...