Fun Facts About Architecture 2
Mark Muir • 3 March 2025
All TEN of them.....
Ready for some more fun facts about architecture? Of course you are....
- A French Postman Spent 33 Years Building the "Ideal Palace" With Stones He Collected During His Daily Round
- Stonehenge is 1500 years older than Rome's coliseum
- The Empire State Building Generates More Revenue from its Observation Decks than from its 85 Floors of Office Space,
- There are 1792 steps to the top of the Eiffel tower
- Incidentally the Eiffel Tower receives a fresh coat of 300 tons of reddish green paint every 7 years!!!
- The Pantheon, Rome has the largest unsupported dome in the world and features a mysterious hole at the top called an ‘oculus’.
- The Hoover Dam was built to last 2,000 years, the concrete used to form the immense curved structure will not be cured for another 500 years.
- The Guggenheim Museum. Wright did over 700 sketches before he found the right one.
- Sagrada familia in Barcelona Did you know? It’s been under construction for 137 years! And it’s still not finished.
- More Time Passed Between the Start and End of Construction on the Great Wall of China than Between the Start of Christianity and Today
AI-Driven Design: Shaping the Future of Architecture
Experiential and Immersive Stays: Hotels as Destinations in Themselves The hospitality industry is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer are hotels seen simply as a place to sleep while visiting a destination — they are becoming destinations in their own right. At the forefront of this shift is the rise of experiential and immersive stays , where guests are offered not just accommodation, but curated journeys that blend storytelling, culture, design, and emotion. Beyond the Room: The Rise of Experiential Hospitality Modern travellers are seeking more than comfort and convenience. They want to feel something — to be transported, surprised, and inspired. Hotels that embrace experiential design cater to this demand by creating environments that immerse guests in a narrative or theme. Whether it’s a rainforest-inspired wellness retreat, a heritage hotel that brings history to life, or a futuristic pod hotel infused with digital art, the stay itself becomes a memorable part of the travel story.
Advancements in Clean Energy Technologies
From ant colonies to rainforests — nature solved design long ago !
The Power of Natural Light
Focus on Climate-Resilient Communities
Flexible Spaces for Modern Living
Advanced Technology Integration: Smarter Rooms, Seamless Service
The Robots Are Watching: How AI is Revolutionising ESG Compliance in Architecture (But Not in a Creepy Way)
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