A facade review committee is a common name for the local process of assessing a building’s exterior design in Iran. Understanding that process helps architects prepare a clear proposal in its urban context. Official names, submission procedures and documents vary by city and district. This article is an educational framework, rather than a universal legal…

Villa Facade Design and Its Setting A villa facade gives the building its identity and connects it to the garden and wider landscape. The task extends beyond an attractive image: the envelope must suit the building’s scale, plan, climate and privacy needs. The variety of settings in which villas are built creates opportunities for different…

Commercial Facade Design Designing a commercial facade starts with the site, building form and intended activity, before a material or visual motif is selected. What makes the shops easier to reach? How does the development relate to daily life in the neighbourhood? What helps visitors recognise the building and feel welcome? Answers should become design…

New materials offer additional possibilities for renovation and new construction, but their value depends on their purpose and compatibility with the project. This article focuses on light-transmitting concrete, including Litracon, as an example of a material combining a solid concrete surface with the passage of light. What is light-transmitting concrete? Some products combine a concrete…

Building renovation repairs damaged components, updates spaces or reorganises how an existing property is used. Renovation, refurbishment and restoration overlap, but their purposes differ. Restoring a building of historic value requires specialist assessment and protection of its character. These renovation and rehabilitation projects illustrate the range of possible interventions. Types of building renovation A small…

Architecture Business and Marketing in Iran A large construction sector does not automatically create an easy market for every design practice. In my experience, many graduates have found entry into architectural work difficult. This article does not provide reliable statistics placing architecture among the five worst employment fields. It offers a practical, personal account rather…

A roof garden turns part of a building’s roof into a planted outdoor space for sitting, relaxing and enjoying the view. A green roof can also be a lightweight planted system that is not intended for everyday access. Residential, commercial and office roofs have different requirements: the right design starts with the intended use and…

Connect architecture with usable outdoor space Landscape design links a building with its surroundings through routes, levels, planting, surfaces and places to stay. It is more than filling leftover land with greenery. A successful outdoor environment supports everyday use while responding to the conditions of the site. Professional landscape design begins alongside architectural planning. Gardens,…

The facade is part of the building Building facade design establishes the public identity of a project while responding to the spaces behind it. It combines architectural composition with decisions about weather protection, openings, materials and construction. A pleasing image is only one part of the work. Professional facade design begins by reading the site,…

Start with the place and the people Villa design and construction begins with a clear brief, not a preferred facade photograph. How often the house will be occupied, the number of residents, privacy, accessibility and maintenance all influence the plan. The relationship with outdoor space is part of the same decision. Professional villa design brings…