Thermal bridging is one of those quiet realities of building science, invisible until it isn’t. It’s the weak point in a wall, floor, or roof, where heat finds the path of least resistance and slips away. Sometimes it’s accidental, a screw in the wrong place. More often, it’s a consequence of poor detailing or aContinue reading “Thermal Bridging: Where the detail leak through design”
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Bathrooms Across the Pond: Notes from an Architect Working in Two Codes
I never expect that the first cultural difference of working between the two countries would focus on bathrooms but this is the Damp Patch. Coming from the UK, where a compliant fully accessible WC is a snug 2.2m x 1.5m (7′-3” x 4′-11”) box of pure function, comparing to my first Massachusetts project felt likeContinue reading “Bathrooms Across the Pond: Notes from an Architect Working in Two Codes”
Introduction
The article discusses the differences in building science between the UK and the US, highlighting how distinct cultural and regulatory approaches shape construction practices. While both prioritize comfort and efficiency, their methods diverge significantly, influenced by traditions and climates. The author aims to explore these differences through observations, research, and personal reflections.
Reflections and Anticipation for the Future.
As we close out another year and welcome in a new one, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. It has been an interesting and challenging year, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and growing as an architect. As I lookContinue reading “Reflections and Anticipation for the Future.”
Finished for Christmas
Dear Readers, I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed my dissertation, encompassing the role of the digital world within architecture. It has been a long and challenging journey, but I am so proud of the results and grateful for the support of my tutors, colleagues, friends and family. Through my research andContinue reading “Finished for Christmas”
Dissertation Submitted!
Hello readers, I am excited to announce that I have submitted my dissertation in architecture. This has been a long and challenging journey, and I am grateful to have reached this milestone. I want to take a moment to thank my tutors, professors, and peers for their support and guidance throughout this process. I couldContinue reading “Dissertation Submitted!”
Design Exploration
This week I’ve been busy working on my design project. I’m looking at the brief of the main building; what are the spacial requirements and how this relates to the context. Looking at the wider masterplan of the site I’m exploring access to and through the site, exploring the history of the site and howContinue reading “Design Exploration”
Sensing Spaces
Stripping the Royal Academy of its traditional artwork, the 2014 sensing spaces exhibition explored the architecture of the everyday and investigates the way we think and feel. With architects from across the world such as Alvaro Siza and Eduardo Souto de Moura, the exhibition was designed to explore the fundamental elements of architectural space. MyContinue reading “Sensing Spaces”
The Damp Patch 🧱 