Architectural Revolution

Architectural Revolution

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Architectural Revolution episodes

  • 068: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Building

    It's pretty simple. Take the guesswork out of avoiding issues and you might be able to get things going well. This episode lists out 10 actions you can take, that could spell out doom for your building project during its construction stage.


    Avoid this warning at your own risk and bear the consequences. Another option is to listen to them and hopefully, you would be on the right track to your project's success.

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    Notes

    • https://www.angi.com/articles/7-mistakes-avoid-when-building-new-home.htm
    • 18 min
    • 067: Architecture Dictionary

      Ever come across some words or terms you had no idea about when it comes to your building project. In this episode, I mention a few terms you might encounter from Architects and building professionals regarding your project.


      Nothing too major, just some words that will help you along your building project journey.


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      Notes

      • https://www.kgarch.com/architecture-terms
      • 28 min
      • 066: Landscaping Makes a Home

        We are losing recipes in making a home. Landscaping makes a home and without it, we get a structure that looks to be from a dystopian future. Those attempting to build a home do so with superhuman feat, but neglecting the landscape and creating a hard desert-scape should be a crime.

        In this episode you get to find out why landscaping a home is important, and the numerous benefits to having a well-maintained landscape within your surroundings. It is becoming a lost art, and you should not make that happen.

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        12 min
      • 065: Storage Galore - Will Your Storage Spaces Ever Be Enough?

        Space is hard to come by, making storage space a luxury and large storage spaces a rare find. We all need as much storage space as possible but make do with what we have.

        What if we could get more storage space? Will we then be satisfied? In this episode, you will discover how to maximise a bit of the space you don't have, and what to consider as essentials for creating space for the possible things in your future home.

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        14 min
      • 064: Size Matters???

        Land Size Matters. It always has when it comes to building your project. The area of land you have surely determines the possibilities of the design project your architect can provide you. Don't think the land you have can match the dreams you want. It doesn't work that way. Find out why in this episode.

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        9 min
      • 063: Finding the Best Location for Your Home

        Building your home is hard. Finding the perfect place to build it is even harder, especially if you don't know what to look out for. Do you take advice from family and trusted confidants to find a place to build your forever home, or do you do you just guess?


        In this episode, Ziwu outlines some things to consider when you are looking to locate your home in the country. It might save you a lot of hassle when your home is finally built.


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        14 min
      • 062: Money Moves Buildings

        The world is run on money. Nations are developed with money; nations are destroyed with money. It's in the same way, buildings are built with money. You can't do without it, but it seems most people forget about that part and are not prepared for it.

        In this episode, I talk about the importance of money in your project, preparing for it and the possible storms that might happen along the way. Money is an essential resource when it comes to building and it is best you are prepared for what could happen and plan your finances around your budget.
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        9 min
      • 061: Affordable Housing is for the Rich

        There is no shortage of housing, but there is a shortage of affordable housing in Ghana and the world.

        There seems to be no end in sight for this problem. The citizens don't know why as all they see being put up are houses and apartment buildings day in and day out.
        In this episode, Ziwu speaks to housing and affordable housing being for the rich as everybody else looks on and struggles to able to purchase a place no matter how small they can call their own.


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        Notes

        • https://www.reall.net/cutting-edge-the-first-climate-certified-affordable-housing-in-northern-ghana/
        • https://www.techlabari.com/the-ghana-government-has-a-terrible-record-with-affordable-housing-projects/

        • 14 min
        • 060: Choosing Your Architectural Design Style

          Architects have been taught since their school days, the various design styles that have come about and been used to create buildings as well as the new ones being created.

          These styles are applied in your design projects, for which you either like or not. In this episode, Ziwu mentions a few design styles applied in the previous century and the ones being used today. You get to understand the differences between each style and have the opportunity to know which would be to your liking for future projects.
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          Notes

          • www.greenbuilding.com/vernaculaarchitecture/
          • www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/modernisst_architecture
          • www.thespruce.com/what-is-contemporary-architecture-4769079
          • www.thespruce.com/what-is-minimalist-architecture-5224419

          • 18 min
          • 059: 5 Different Houses You Live in

            A House is a house, but no two types are the same. People use the names of different housing types to describe one when they mean another, causing confusion all over. At a point, you have to make sure you know what exactly you're saying in case you need to communicate to your architect or anybody else what you mean. Well, I've got that handled for you in this episode, which breaks down 5 different types of the most popular housing you can find in the city.

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            14 min

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          "You don't start a revolution by fighting the state, but by presenting solutions." - Le Corbusier