There’s little doubt that two of the most enchanting types of man-made structures to be found anywhere are churches and cathedrals. And one of the main reasons why they capture the imagination is their prevalent use of architectural elements like gargoyles. While gargoyles were used on a range of medieval buildings, they have come to …
Construction workers are tasked with overcoming numerous obstacles when working on projects. Unfortunately, one of the most unavoidable of these is mother nature, or more specifically, inclement weather like rain and snow. Working in the rain is not just inconvenient for construction workers, it can also be dangerous. That’s why knowing how, when and whether …
Over the thousands of years that man made structures have been present, we have relied on them for shelter, privacy and storage, among many other things. As such, we have needed to adopt construction methods that stop these buildings from falling over. After all, when it comes to making sure that buildings are going to …
Once upon a time, Gothic architecture was well-renowned as being the style employed on some of the world’s grandest buildings. Even today, just by looking at some of the everlasting Gothic-inspired buildings of the world, from the Notre Dame to Lincoln Cathedral, you can’t help but argue that Gothic architecture has stood the test of …
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