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Just 45 km east of Cairo, Egypt is building something extraordinary—a brand-new capital city from the ground up. Known simply as the New Administrative Capital, this massive urban development is…

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Jul 2025

City / Urban

Redrawing the Line: How Regional Indian Cities are Rethinking Urban Planning

India’s urban planning story is often dominated by its metropolitan cities, such as Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai, which attract the most media spotlight, infrastructure investments, and policy debates. But beyond…

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Jul 2025

Architecture News

How India is Using AI and Satellites to Tackle Urban Heat – One Rooftop at a Time

When we think about heatwaves, we usually imagine rising temperatures and overloaded air conditioners. But what if the real problem is hiding in plain sight—on our rooftops? India is now…

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Jul 2025

Conversations

Journey to Australian Land: Moving Abroad as a Writer

Moving to another country was not a decision to leave life behind; it was about pursuing dreams and making them a reality. After graduating as an architect in mid-2022, I…

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Jul 2025

Architecture

Designing Spaces for Solitude

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." — Blaise Pascal ©Beenaroundtheglobe.com Lady Gaga once told Wallpaper magazine, "I want to live a…

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Jun 2025

Visual Media

Importance of Contracts and Invoices for Freelancers

For freelancers, trust can be tempting—especially when a project feels like a perfect fit. But without clear agreements in writing, things can unravel fast. For freelancers, trust can be tempting—especially…

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Jun 2025

Landscape City / Urban

Agropolitan Future: Rethinking Urban-Rural Synergies for a Sustainable Future

In a world that races for the tallest skylines and sprawling suburbs, it’s easy to forget where the story of civilization truly began, in the heart of the rural areas.…

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Jun 2025

Architecture

Architecture: A Journey I Didn’t Plan But Grew Into

As a kid, my career goals changed weekly but I never once said I wanted to be an architect. Every time someone asked what I wanted to be when I…

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Jun 2025

Architecture Practice / Studio

Basics of a Good Architecture Portfolio

Just graduated and wondering what’s next? Your architecture portfolio is your first step into the professional world. This guide covers what to include, how to present it, and tips to…

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Jun 2025

Articles Architecture

AI Won’t Steal Your Job—but a Smarter Architect Might

The architectural world is rapidly evolving, and so are the tools architects use when designing the spaces around us. AI has gained popularity, sparking concerns that machines may eventually replace…