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A University of Arkansas researcher's quest to create stronger and lighter structures using kirigami-based design

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Structural tests later showed that an individual tile made this way, and rendered in steel, can bear more than a thousand times its own weight. MIT Technology Review highlights the digital fabrication work of Emily Baker, an architect and assistant professor at the University of Arkansas' Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

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Six steel structure designs take home top honors at the 2024 IDEASĀ² Awards

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The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. A total of six projects were honored by the 2024 edition.

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The winning MICROHOME competition designs present innovative modular off-grid structures

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Buildner Architecture Competitions has announced the winners of their MICROHOME Edition #6 competition. Launched as part of their Small-Scale Architecture initiative, and in partnership with ARCHHIVE BOOKS, the annual program seeks ideas for living small as the affordable housing , climate, and economic crises intensify across the globe.

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How Can Modular Design Be Used to Revolutionize Housing Architecture?

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Image Courtesy of Han Kuo Housing is a diverse architectural typology whose configuration is determined not only by those who design it but also by the use of those who live in it. Modular house proposal. Thus, modular housing has been fertile ground for exploring and deepening ways of inhabiting space and addressing human needs.

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RAMA Estudio design therapeutic space using rammed earth and triangular timber structure

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The structure of Ɓgape functions like a basket. The post RAMA Estudio design therapeutic space using rammed earth and triangular timber structure appeared first on ƅvontuura. Its main facade is composed of slender triangles built with laminated wood beams.

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SOM designs skyscraper with "exposed structure" for downtown Miami

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American architecture studio SOM has designed a skyscraper in downtown Miami defined by two expansive terraces and an "exposed structure". An "exposed structure" wraps around the building's facade, with angled support beams framing the outdoor spaces.

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Pushing Boundaries with Bamboo: A Structural Engineering Case Study

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Image Courtesy of CO-LAB design office In a world grappling with environmental challenges, forward-thinking architects and engineers are increasingly leaning towards more sustainable solutions. Aerial perspective of the Luum Temple under construction, revealing the network of bamboo elements.