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August 19, 2023

Fire safety is a paramount concern in architecture and building design. Ensuring that a structure is resistant to fire, complies with fire regulations, and provides safe evacuation routes in case of emergencies is essential to protecting lives and property. In this article, we will delve...

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Doctor Vs Architect

by Russell Henderson

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July 7, 2023

This blog features a chat between a professional Tanzanian Doctor based in Tanzania and a British Chartered Architect based in Tanzania. Both discussed the differences between a Doctor or Architect or Doctor Vs Architect. Below are the ten questions given to them both to answer. 1. What...

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What is a Professional?

by Russell Henderson

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June 28, 2023

What is a professional? Each country usually has a professional registration board or license for professionals. Like doctors and lawyers, architects are professionals that go through lengthy and rigorous education, training, experience and interviews to qualify and register. Professional requirements and quality can vary from country...

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Paint Types Used in Architecture

by Russell Henderson

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May 17, 2023

These are the five different paint types used in Architecture and interior design, with their advantages / disadvantages. Finally broken down simply. Stick around to the summery at the end which explains it in simplistic terms - its not rocket science. Its all about reflectiveness,...

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Evexia – 1st Gold Sustainable Green Building in Zambia

by Russell Henderson

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April 20, 2023

Evexia is a 5 storey high end commercial office building in the heart of Lusaka, Zambia. This article will cover all aspects the architectural design for the 1st Gold Sustainable Green Building in Zambia DESIGN BRIEF The brief was to design a high quality, functional and sustainable...

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Sustainability & LEED

by Russell Henderson

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March 25, 2023

This articles is about sustainability and green buildings and LEED, which is a rating system used to rate green buildings. Russell gives an overview of sustainability and LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) rating system including: 1. What is sustainability? 2. Why get a building sustainability rated or...

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Ponte City – The Urban Slum

by Russell Henderson

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February 10, 2023

This building got taken hijacked by gangsters who stripped the entered building including the elevators. They charged people to stay here and drug dealing and prostitution thrived behind its grey walls. Of course there was no maintenance for the building so people threw their trash...

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The Broke Architect

by Russell Henderson

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February 2, 2023

Russell M. Henderson (Architect Russell) and Jason Boyle This is the eighth recorded episode of The Broke Architect Podcast brought to you by the Global Architect Alliance (GAA) In this episode RIBA Nuclear Architect, Jason Boyle talk to Russell M. Henderson also known as Architect Russell,...

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How to Design Buildings?

by Russell Henderson

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December 29, 2022

Designing a building can very complicated and long process. But it does not have to be. This article will teach you a process you can go thru to make designing a building more structured and simple, not just for the designers but for everyone working...

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Architect Work Experience in UK

by Russell Henderson

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December 11, 2022

Getting the right architect work experience to become a registered architect can be difficult and there are a lot of challenges on the way. In this article you will learn from Russell's experience as he talks about working as an architect in the UK, leading...