Featured · 03 Feb 2026

What Comes First in the Gulf: The Climate or the Building?

In the Gulf, the climate writes the first line of every brief. How we design buildings that stay cool before the chillers ever switch on.

24 Feb 2026

Saudi Building Code (SBC): What Private Developers Need to Know Before Design Starts

A plain-language overview of the Saudi Building Code for developers — what it covers and how it shapes design from day one.

03 Mar 2026

Why Design-Only Consultancy Works in the GCC

How a design-only model with local licensed partners gives GCC developers international design quality without losing local compliance.

10 Mar 2026

Will AI Put Architects Out of Work in the Gulf?

AI can generate a hundred façades in a minute. It still can't sit in a majlis with a client. Our view on AI in architectural practice.

17 Mar 2026

Estidama, Al Sa'fat, Mostadam, GSAS: A Field Guide to Gulf Green Building Ratings

Each Gulf market has its own sustainability rating. A clear guide to Estidama, Al Sa'fat, Mostadam and GSAS for developers.

24 Mar 2026

The Façade Is a Climate Machine

In the Gulf, the façade is the building's first line of defence against heat. How we design envelopes that perform, not just impress.

31 Mar 2026

How Much Does an Architect Cost in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

An honest guide to how architectural fees are structured in the Gulf — and what you should get for them.

07 Apr 2026

Designing Mid-Rise Residential Buildings for Gulf Developers

For developers, a residential building is a spreadsheet as much as a design. How good architecture improves yield, sales and approvals.

14 Apr 2026

Sustainable Development Is a Budget Decision, Not a Badge

Sustainability in Gulf architecture pays back in running costs. Why we treat it as an economic decision first.

21 Apr 2026

From Concept to Permit: The Architectural Design Process Explained

A clear, stage-by-stage guide to how an architectural project moves from first sketch to permit-ready drawings.

28 Apr 2026

Hiring an International Architect for a Gulf Project: What to Check

A practical checklist for developers and homeowners choosing an architect for a project in the Gulf.

05 May 2026

Courtyards: The Oldest Cooling System in the Gulf

The courtyard house cooled Gulf families for centuries. Why it still makes sense in contemporary villa and residential design.

12 May 2026

Hospitality Architecture in the Gulf: Designing for the Next Wave of Tourism

Gulf tourism is expanding beyond city hotels. What developers should consider when designing boutique hotels and resorts in the region.

19 May 2026

Building a Home in Oman: Designing Between Mountains and Sea

Oman's architecture has a calmer, more rooted character. How we approach residential design for Muscat and beyond.

26 May 2026

Qatar After the World Cup: What Comes Next for Architecture?

With the big tournament infrastructure delivered, Qatar's architectural focus is shifting. What that means for developers and designers.

02 Jun 2026

The Drawing Set Is the Product

Renders win clients. Drawings build buildings. Why the quality of a drawing set decides the cost and quality on site.

09 Jun 2026

Kuwait and Bahrain: Designing on Tight Urban Plots

Compact plots, strict setbacks and big family briefs. How we design homes and buildings for Kuwait and Bahrain's urban neighbourhoods.

16 Jun 2026

Architecture and Change: Designing for a Region That Moves Fast

The Gulf changes faster than almost anywhere. How architecture can be ambitious and still built to last.