Understanding Embodied Carbon in North African Construction
Why the industry's focus on operational energy misses 40% of a building's lifetime emissions — and what to do about it.
RE2020: What Every Architect Working in France Needs to Know
A practical breakdown of the five key indicators — Bbio, Cep, Cep,nr, DH, and Ic — and how to design toward them from day one.
EPDs Explained: Why Environmental Product Declarations Are the New Specification Standard
What EPDs are, why they matter for architects and clients, and how to read one without a chemistry degree.
AI in Architecture: Co-pilot or Autopilot? The Case for Human-Centred AI Tools
The distinction between AI that replaces architectural judgment and AI that enhances it — and why it matters for the profession.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Client Communication in Architecture Projects
Studies show rework caused by miscommunication accounts for up to 30% of project costs. Here's how structured collaboration tools change the equation.
Designing for Deconstruction: The Principles of Reversible Architecture
How material passports and Design for Disassembly (DfD) principles are reshaping how architects think about end-of-life from the first sketch.
Getting Started with Riyasol
Set up your profile, create your first project, and invite collaborators. Complete in under 2 hours.
BIM Extension: Revit Workflow
Learn to connect Revit to your Riyasol project, use the AI co-pilot, and track compliance parameters in real time.
Carbon Literacy for Architects
Understand embodied carbon, EPDs, LCA methodology, and how to use Riyasol's carbon tools to design lower-carbon buildings.
RE2020 Compliance Mastery
Deep dive into all five RE2020 indicators. Learn to design buildings that meet targets from the first sketch using Riyasol's compliance engine.
AI Co-pilot: Getting the Most from Suggestions
How the Riyasol AI thinks, how to interpret suggestions, and how to configure it for your design style and project type.
Supplier Onboarding: Listing Your Products
Step-by-step guide to creating your supplier profile, submitting EPD data, and getting your products in front of architects.