Roof insulation before waterproofing
What material is better to insulate the roof?
Foam polyurethane or F30 styrofoam boards or similar insulation panels from other companies.
As an architect, I think both methods are good, as long as they are done correctly.
The importance of carrying out the sealing work for casting the path or balcony.
Whether they were cast with the concrete floor, and certainly, if they were cast at a later stage.
As an architect, I always require sealing to cast the walkway or balcony.
This is in addition to sealing the knot beams.
Trail castings in the perimeter of the house
The main question is, when do you pour this trail?
Is it at the stage of pouring the concrete floor of the ground floor, or at the stage of carrying out development and infrastructure work?
A double space is one of the most impressive elements in a private home,
But alongside the advantages there are also disadvantages
What are the things that people regret after building a house?
What did you most regret not including in an architectural plan?
What would you give up today?
Quick procedure for adding protected space to the apartment.
Planning and Building Regulations, as a one-year temporary order. Works and buildings exempt from permits
Updating the law regarding the addition of protected apartment space to a low-rise housing unit or a detached housing unit.
Adding a safe room to a private home for rapid occupancy and construction of safe rooms without a permit
Carpets and English culture
Did you know that different rugs are designed for different uses, such as cladding stairs, corridors, entrance areas to the house, areas for patios – sunroom, special carpets for bathrooms, and carpets for the garden.
Construction in the Ancient World – Earthquake-Resistant Walls
In the ancient world, as we all know, there were no architects and engineers.
At least not in the professional significance of our time.
Nonetheless, the ancient builders knew how to build structures that still stand today.
Structures that leave us, amazed and wondering 'how did they do it?'.
Circular urban planning.
Since the beginning of mankind, humans have lived in communities.
Most primitive cultures and societies have come together, creating for themselves a living area that protects them as a group. Most of these areas had a circular or elliptical structure.
Horseshoe House – Patio House
Urban Midot House
We identify them as Victorian houses,
Or residences in European cities
Houses queue along streets,
In every city we visit.
Ever wonder how they are designed from the inside?
A world of color
Colors are a whole world.
In every culture and society, colors have different meanings.
Designing an accessible bathroom
Planning and executing making an existing home accessible can be a complex process. Especially if the house or apartment was not planned in mind for this, or there are various elements that limit the accessible planning.
Roman Villa
A villa or villa is a private, expansive house, usually detached, surrounded by a private plot of land.
The Roman villa was used as a residence for the upper class.
The palace of King Ardeshir I
The palace complex was designed as an extensive defensive fortress, with huge perimeter walls. From the architectural design of the site, it seems that the palace served as a place of social gathering where guests would be introduced to the king. The palace structure contains three domes, with the main dome used to cover the central space. In addition, there are various spaces in the complex.
Ergonomics is a science that deals with the relationship between humans and the environment, technological products, as well as the space or space in which we are located.
Architectural design and ergonomics led to canvas and canvas. Optimal architectural planning must relate to the understanding of the space and how it is used. Understanding how the human body moves in space, defines how the kitchen will be designed, the location of sanitary ware in the bathroom,
Minimalism – How to let go to live a better life?
Minimalist life is not a narrow life. Living spartanly in terms of 'black and white'. It is about a more relaxed and prudent lifestyle, which allows us to live in comfort and quality of life.
In recent decades, more and more people are choosing to live minimalist lives.
How to avoid mistakes when choosing a coworking space.
All over the world, and of course in Israel as well, many people choose to work in shared spaces. Also called We Work.
Co-working spaces are a solution for those who do not want to work in the office, and need an office work space.
Effects of coworking spaces on people.
The idea behind the article stemmed from the growing interest in co-working spaces.
The study shows that many managers and executives tend to believe that co-working spaces will also reduce labor costs and improve employee interaction. On the other hand, the workers claimed that the work environment was noisy and uncomfortable. Some employees noted that in order to be able to work optimally, they had to wear headphones, or create a closed and intimate space for them.
Execution of a tenant change plan in a contractor's apartment.
The contracting construction companies sell us plans of apartments, with minimal planning in mind, while maximizing construction profits. This is to make tenant changes.
How does inflation affect the real estate market?
Is there a way to slow inflation?
Is there a link between real estate activity and inflation?
What can the Israeli government do to encourage real estate activity?
Design mistakes of an interior designer. Many families who purchase apartments in contractor projects hire interior designers to redesign. What is called in professional language 'tenant changes'.
But what happens when the interior designer doesn't work in professional drawing software?
Planning income-producing properties
In the State of Israel there are many buildings without use.
Abandoned buildings, closed factories, shops in outdated shopping complexes that are not in use.
How do cultural differences affect real estate purchases? The cultural differences between Israel and most countries in the Western world in the field of real estate transactions. These differences directly affect the type of real estate transactions, and the future goals in terms of residence and income from those transactions.
What is required to submit a planning information file?
How do I submit a request for a planning information file?
What are the screens required in submitting an application for a planning information file?
Validity of a measurement map
A measurement map is the basis for any building design, and afterwards, applying for a building permit.
Does obtaining a building permit constitute approval for the start of construction work?
Obtaining a building permit makes it impossible to start working, in practice in the field.
In the face of the new regulations, of the Planning and Building Administration, we had to issue a permit to start work on the site.
The supervision and enforcement departments of the planning and building committees and the municipal engineering departments, throughout the State of Israel, were instructed to immediately stop all work that began without obtaining a permit to start work.
In other words, a 'stop-work order'.
Did you know what an information file for a permit is?
An information file for a permit is the first, preliminary stage, before planning by architects has begun.
That is, before an application for a building permit was submitted to the Planning and Building Committee or the Municipal Engineering Department.
Did you know that some of the works in the licensing process in a shortened way are exempt from information for a permit?
The Planning and Building Administration, has been operating for the past few years,
On updating the Planning and Building Law, and its regulations.
This is a goal to streamline and shorten the licensing process.
