Is the architecture industry dying? Would money be the cause of it, and is it pushing architects to explore other alternatives of surviving in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry just to stay afloat? There's a surge of architects moving parallel in the industry and providing construction services to clients so they can corner another piece of the market and survive. Does it make for good business and design? Or does it reduce one's expertise in an industry? In this episode, Ziwu has a conversation with Papa Kofi Dako on this new movement, if it brings in disaster or relief to Architecture clients and their projects. Papa Kofi takes you through whether it is necessary for professional architects to take this direction in the 21st century and the thinking behind it. Connect with Papa Kofi Dako on Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/k_of_i?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09

The practice of architecture and design seems to be in the shadows. Nobody knows what goes on, and you have little to no idea about how a practice works and how it serves you fully for your house or project. In this episode, Kwame provides insight into how he is doing just that and what goes into it. No longer will you be unaware of what your architects and designers do to serve you best. Connect with Kwame Appiah - Kubi via; Linkedin at dotDWG Studio | LinkedIn Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dotdwg_studio?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Bitly Link at https://bit.ly/m/dotDWG-Studio Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09

Hawkers and informal traders have always been part of our community. They provide us with services on our streets and roads that would be difficult for us to get when on the road. One time or another, people have thought them to be a nuisance to our urban lives and said the hawking system should be abolished. Our guest today, Korkor Agah has a different opinion on this and proposes an approach to integrate them into our society and way of living as they are a part of us and we depend on them, same as they do as. Connect with Korkor Agah via Instagram at Krafting Spaces > https://www.instagram.com/krafting_spaces?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09

One misconception about architecture is that it serves only the rich and powerful. Architecture is for everyone, and that includes you. In this episode, Wisdom Afedzi talks about social architecture and its long-standing relationship with helping society. Social architecture is there for everyone, and it is those architects who deeply want to see change at the grassroots of society who partake in it. It is there to serve you, and Wisdom takes us through what it has to offer you. Connect with Wisdom Afedzi at > https://www.archadiastudios.com Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09

The second book comes to an end, and there are a few things Ziwu talks about to bring it to a close and possibly give a hint on what could be next. Find out what it is.

Building a house seems straightforward to anyone, including you, and you are at least aware of the processes involved in constructing one. In this last chapter of Book 2, Ziwu talks about the processes used in building a home by building professionals. The process is also applicable to constructing any other building and would be useful for you to know when your building project is being put up. Get to know the stages involved in the building process and be a pro at it. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.houseconstruction.xyz/house-construction/sample-scope-of-works-for-house-construction/

There is no point in engaging an architect when you have no idea of what you are willing and capable of spending for your project. The creation of your construction budget helps you know how much you are able to spend on your building project and if it is possible to fund those dreams. Without a budget to speak of, there is no clear direction on where the cost of the building project might end up. Everyone needs a budget before they can start to have their project designed, including you. Ziwu takes you through 3 methods of creating an approximate budget that is realistic depending on what you want. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.invoiceowl.com/estimating-guide/estimating-construction-costs/ https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/construction-budget-quick-guide

Every building project or structure you want to have put up needs a permit that would grant you permission to do just that. Getting a permit might seem like a long and tiring process, and that is why in this chapter, Ziwu takes you through the 6-step process of applying and getting the building permit for your design project. If you ever want to do it on your own, the process will help you know what to do and what to expect. In the event an architect is applying on your behalf, this chapter will give you an insight into what goes on during the process and the inevitable long wait. Ready to know more? Click that play button. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.prophuntgh.com/pre-buying-advice/how-to-acquire-a-building-permit-in-ghana-the-requirements-and-cost-involved/

If you've been thinking of what your home could be like, then you need to think of how livable it would be. There are design concepts used to design various homes, but in this chapter, Ziwu shares certain design concepts you should consider that could make your home more livable. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.topicarchitecture.com/articles/73881-five-design-concepts-for-a-more-livable-home

Materials are everything that forms part of a building. They are what we feel and touch in a building that has been put together to form the buildings we use every day. In this chapter, Ziwu mentions a few materials he designs with in his architecture journey and would like to share with you what they are and the possibilities they offer, when you use them in your building projects. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The eighth and final instalment of the series is Function, which looks at how the functions of a building form part of the design process. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering the functions of your design and how they affect each other in creating a building that works best for you. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Function

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The seventh instalment of the series is Form, which looks at how the building form is created that pulls the design along and affects it overall. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering the building form that will sit on your site for your project. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ https://www.wbdg.org/resources/form

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The sixth instalment of the series is Climate and Weather, which looks at how the weather elements can affect a building. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering the climate and weather around your site for your project. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-perspectives/a1060-what-architects-must-know-about-climate-responsive-architecture/

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The fifth instalment of the series is Place, Context, and Vernacular of the Location, which looks at how a place affects the design outcome of your project. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering the location of your site for your project. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ Context - Designing Buildings https://www.shareyourgreendesign.com/what-is-vernacular-architecture/ https://www.archdaily.com/951667/what-is-vernacular-architecture

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The fourth instalment of the series is Orientation, which looks at how a building is positioned on site. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when looking at how to position a building on your site for your project. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ https://www.sustainabilityworkshop.venturewell.org/building-orientation.html

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The third instalment of the series is Natural Features, which looks at how the natural environment is considered. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering the natural features on your site for your project. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The second instalment of the series is Light, which looks at how it would affect a building design. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering different types of light. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ Architectural Design: How to Maximize Your Natural Light (prestigecustom.com)

Design doesn't begin without considering a few things first for a successful and worthy project. Design Considerations is a series that would look at some factors that come into play for an architect when designing your project. The first instalment of the series is Views, which look at how it is considered from within the site and the surroundings of the site. Ziwu takes you through what an architect would think of when considering it. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/ideas-for-architectural-concepts/ Designing a House to Maximise Views | Zameen Blog

Case Study. Is it something you are aware of? Or is it something architects only know and use? Doubtful, but architects use a case study on a daily for your projects when designing. It helps to have a clear direction on what is possible for any project. In this chapter, Ziwu will take you through what a case study is and how architects use it in designing for your projects. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-perspectives/a1730-a-checklist-for-architectural-case-studies/

Passivhaus is a housing standard used to improve the energy efficiency of houses when designing them. In this chapter, Ziwu takes you through what Passivhaus is and how it can benefit your home when its strategies are applied during the design phase. Connect with me on Twitter > https://twitter.com/Zues_Lumos?t=nF47aNp8tbDq0dmkzfxZlA&s=09 Notes https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/passivhaus https://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/information-hub/what-is-passivhaus/