by Krystal Brassey | Sep 14, 2026 | Architecture
A street can feel completely different after sunset. Routes that are easy to understand during the day may become difficult to read. Trees can obscure sightlines, building entrances can disappear into shadow and poorly positioned lights can leave pedestrians moving...
by Krystal Brassey | Sep 11, 2026 | Architecture
Workplace design often concentrates on what happens inside the building: desks, meeting rooms, circulation, acoustics and shared facilities. The space outside the walls can be just as relevant. A courtyard beside a staff kitchen, a shaded terrace connected to a...
by Krystal Brassey | Sep 11, 2026 | Architecture
A visitor begins forming an impression of a business before speaking to anyone inside. They may notice the building from the road, search for parking, look for a company sign and work out which door they are supposed to use. By the time they reach reception, several...
by Krystal Brassey | Sep 10, 2026 | Architecture
Keeping a house comfortable during summer is easier when heat is prevented from entering in the first place. Once rooms, walls, floors and furniture have absorbed heat throughout the day, cooling them becomes much harder. Air conditioning can lower indoor...
by Krystal Brassey | Sep 10, 2026 | Architecture
An entertaining area can look impressive in photographs and still be uncomfortable for much of the year. A completely exposed patio may work beautifully on a mild summer evening but become unpleasant when the wind picks up. An enclosed braai room can feel inviting in...
by Krystal Brassey | Sep 9, 2026 | Architecture
Finishing construction does not automatically mean a new building is ready for occupation. For many South African building projects, an important administrative step remains: obtaining the certificate of occupancy from the relevant local authority. Under Section 14 of...
