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Eco-friendly ‘plyscrapers’ are on the rise.

Timber skyscrapers (Plyscrapers) are being built all over the world.

7 min readApr 17, 2024

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Eco-friendly ‘plyscrapers’ are on the rise.

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Claire Cardwell
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The Naked Architect

Architects I admire — Part 2 — SAOTA

I have loved the understated elegance of SAOTA’s work for a very long time.

4 min readApr 16, 2024

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Architects I admire — Part 2 — SAOTA

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Claire Cardwell
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The Naked Architect

The Net Zero Influence

A Net Zero Building is a building which produces as much energy as it uses over the course of a year. Currently, there are only a small…

5 min readApr 12, 2024

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The Net Zero Influence

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Architects I Admire Part One — Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8th 1867 — April 9th 1959) was the world’s first ‘Starchitect’ and his iconic buildings are timeless.

8 min readApr 11, 2024

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Architects I Admire Part One — Frank Lloyd Wright

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Cape Dutch Architecture, one of my favourites.

Ever since moving to South Africa in 1999 I have been a fan of Cape Dutch Architecture. I love the heritage homes we have here as well as…

6 min readApr 10, 2024

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Cape Dutch Architecture, one of my favourites.

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Claire Cardwell
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Bizarre Buildings Part 3 — Inverted Pyramid House

If you have ever wondered what a home from the future would look like, then the Inverted Pyramid Solo House by Japanese firm TNA (led by…

4 min readApr 9, 2024

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Bizarre Buildings Part 3 — Inverted Pyramid House

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The Naked Architect

The Advantages of Sustainable Building

Sustainable building goes beyond green building concepts — buildings are designed to have a lower environmental impact over their entire…

6 min readApr 8, 2024

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The Advantages of Sustainable Building

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Should I use Hemp to build my House?

Did you know that buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gases in the world?

6 min readApr 7, 2024

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Should I use Hemp to build my House?

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Weird and Wonderful Buildings Part 3 The Nautilus House

The Nautilus House in Mexico is a remarkable blend of artistic experimentation and simplified living. It was designed by Javier Senosiain…

4 min readApr 6, 2024

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Weird and Wonderful Buildings Part 3 The Nautilus House

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Bizarre Buildings Part 2 — Space Age Fantasy

I have a secret to confess… I have always loved Science Fiction.

6 min readApr 5, 2024

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Bizarre Buildings Part 2 — Space Age Fantasy

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Claire Cardwell

Claire Cardwell

I help people realise their dreams. Life Coach and Counsellor, Architectural Designer (Blue Designs), Writer (The Naked Architect), and Artist

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