aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Photo © Zhu Runzi The renovated atrium is filled with natural light from the skylight, with moderately sized office units and staggered platforms, blurring the boundaries between outdoor and indoor spaces, and naturally linking the urban environment to the building’s interior.

Civil Engineering 72

Civil Engineering Architect Zoning Engineering 72

Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2022

Non-combustible materials form the exterior of a cabin near Lake Tahoe that was designed by US studio Faulkner Architects to serve as a "base camp" for an active family. Exterior walls consist of concrete and 16-gauge weathering steel – materials that are known for being non-combustible and could help the building survive a wildfire.

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Housing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 144

Deezen

JULY 26, 2023

New glazing and an angular lobby crossed by a catwalk are among the enhancements that US architecture studios Eskew Dumez Ripple and CambridgeSeven have made to a 1990s nature museum in Louisiana. The new exterior facade possesses translucent and iridescent qualities," said EDR. "The

Civil Engineering 93

Civil Engineering Renovation Glass Engineering 93

Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

The exterior facade is made of concrete panels. The exterior panels were maximised in width as much as possible to reduce the number of joints," the studio said. Polycarbonate panels filter the exterior light. The natural light helps reduce energy usage. Contractor: Merit Construction. MEP engineer: Modus.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 2, 2024

The homeowners, authors who also own and manage an independent record label out of Mill Valley, California, were looking for a nature-oriented outpost in Wyoming in which to pursue their writing practice. The architecture is open, with sweeping views to mountain vistas of the Grand Tetons, natural fauna, forests, and meadows.

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Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 59

Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

Strang Design chose strong natural materials throughout Angel Oaks Residence The division between exterior and interior is minimal with materials and light bridging the boundary. Civil engineer: Jorge G. Maldonado General contractor: Contemporary Builders, Inc. Francisco Cuello, Jr.

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Civil Engineering Design Structural Engineering Materials 120

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 22, 2024

Responding to site topography and climatic influences of sun and prevailing breezes, the steel-framed building houses open-air fermentation spaces that foster cross-ventilation, utilize night cooling, and provide well-lit working environments with ample natural daylight.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Consulting Structural Engineering Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

MAY 24, 2024

A gradual exterior ramp connects from Old Main’s axis to a second-floor entrance of our new building, just above a ground floor entrance facing the newly formed ’Arts Quad’. All studios receive natural light through the translucent façade and have an operable viewing window and skylights. Source by Steven Hall Architects.

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Visualization Art Architect Consulting 52

Deezen

MAY 8, 2023

Wood and cement wrap the exterior of a hillside, family home designed by California studio Feldman Architecture to feel like a "space of serenity". Overall, the house has the character of a nature retreat while allowing for full-time use.

Architecture 121

Architecture Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 121

Deezen

MARCH 1, 2022

The building has a white exterior that helps enhance natural light and reduce heat gain – the latter being an important consideration given the area's hot climate. Exterior walls are wrapped in stucco and corrugated aluminium panels. The white exterior increases natural light. MEP engineering: IDS Group.

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Housing Civil Engineering Exterior Engineering 101

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

"We wanted our expansion to retain the qualities of surprise and free-spiritedness that have defined Kresge College, while at the same time opening it up to students of all abilities, the incredible natural ecology of its site, and the larger university community beyond."

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The exterior is clad in oxidized corrugated and perforated steel and Siberian larch. Vibrant accents and an eclectic array of objects and art reflect the client’s love of nature, artifacts, color, and collections. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects. Material elements are minimal. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2022

A family home unites the demands of an extensive program with hierarchy, plasticity, natural light, views, blurring of interior/exterior space and a unique connection to the natural landscape. The end result is a seamless integration of architecture, landscape architecture, and nature.

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Home Civil Engineering Utilities Engineering 94

Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2022

The pavilions were designed as square and rectangular buildings with exterior walls that are angled inwards at their base. Rose-pigmented concrete covers the ceiling above the event centre and the library's mezzanine-style second floor, tying the interior of the buildings together with the exterior walls. Photo is by Chad Baumer.

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Events Civil Engineering Exterior Consulting 117

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

The home was designed to achieve three main goals – to make the most of the natural setting, provide ample space for visitors, and accommodate the client's impressive art collection, which features work by artists such as Richard Serra, Deborah Butterfield and Roy Lichtenstein. Contractor: OnSite Management (Mark Pollard).

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Home Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 98

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

French 2D built upwards, taking advantage of stacking and interlocking units, keeping private units small — in plans ranging from micro-studio through three-bedroom —and consolidating square footage for use by interior and exterior common spaces. Mechanical Engineer: Norian/Siani Engineering, Inc. Civil Engineer: H.W.

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Consulting Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 59

Deezen

APRIL 6, 2022

Furnishings intend to tie the home to its natural surroundings. As the site begins to slope away to the east, the building delicately lifts off grade and spans the natural terrain and arroyos," the team said, noting that this kept draining channels in place. General contractor: HJH Construction. In the rear, 12-foot-deep (3.7-metre)

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Site Housing Civil Engineering Glass 104

Deezen

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Exterior louvres and faceted canopies are among the elements that US studio Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects has added to a 1920s academic facility, helping it achieve net-zero energy consumption, according to the studio. Leddy Maytum Stacy retained certain design features.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It was envisioned as a series of tectonic structures Both homeowners are also authors, and they desired a second home in rural Wyoming where they could write while immersed in nature. Each building responds to its immediate setting. Just west of the home's centre point, the building extends over a lowland creek.

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Structure Architect Civil Engineering Clients 92

e-architect

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The building celebrates the natural beauty of Santa Barbara and prepares our students to have a positive impact on the world.” The building celebrates the natural beauty of Santa Barbara and prepares our students to have a positive impact on the world.”

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Students Civil Engineering Real Estate Contemporary 106

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The school’s identity is rooted in their Oregon home, with its natural beauty and diverse people and history. The exterior envelope shares a common language with the recently completed lower school, where the vertical wood slats and texture reference the nearby campus woods.

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Students Education Engineering 59

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

The central pathway is marked by small gathering spaces that trail into the building, creating a "living room" that bridges interior and exterior zones. "A Floor-to-ceiling storefront windows create natural light. Civil engineer: Civilitude. Structural engineer: Architectural Engineers Collaborative.

Civil Engineering 81

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 81

Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

The studio landed on pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) from Nucor in order to create structures spacious enough for athletic activity that could be fabricated off-site. The PEMBs consist of the structure and an exterior, which consists of insulated rib metal panels. Large glass windows open up to the exterior athletic fields.

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Engineering Engineering Structure Architect 82

Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The design is encapsulated by a large canopy that "becomes the unifying architectural element for the whole building that allows us to reduce direct sunlight in the concourses while still bouncing natural light inside the space," Houser said. MEP engineer: Henderson Engineers. Structural engineer: Martinez Moore Engineers.

Civil Engineering 94

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Technology 94

Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

All-white exterior materials include stucco and perforated mesh screens. The all-white exterior materials include stucco and perforated mesh screens that have a scalloped pattern that shifts under the strong Southern California sun. Structural and civil engineering: Labib Funk. Contractor: Walton Construction.

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Housing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 66

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

The client's eagerness to embrace the raw industrial nature is significant because there are moments throughout the building where you can really witness its history.". The exterior photography is by Halkin Mason Photography and the interior photography is by Connie Zhou. General contractor: Turner Construction.

Civil Engineering 96

Civil Engineering Renovation Engineering Engineering 96

Deezen

JUNE 3, 2022

Along the exterior base are a series of gabion walls intended to screen "unsightly equipment" and "clutter". Read: GH3 designs naturally filtered outdoor swimming pool for Canadian park. Structural engineer: Morrison Hershfield. Mechanical engineer: Morrison Hershfield. Electrical engineer: Morrison Hershfield.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Finishes 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2023

An initial observation from a contractor even deemed it 'unbuildable,' but we believe in facing challenges head-on and have been taught to turn liabilities into opportunities. Stepping down the hill also meant the lower level would have a long retaining wall on at least one side, cutting off natural light. The "unbuildable" hill.

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Architecture Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 105

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

With its mass timber wood frame fabricated in Albert Lea, Minnesota and exterior walls built of brick from Adel, Iowa, The Commons extends a long tradition of using local materials to give shape to the life and culture of Decorah.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Contractor 52

Deezen

APRIL 10, 2022

A lush green wall and back-lit fibreglass panels are found on the exterior of an electrical substation extension that was designed by TEF Design to achieve net-zero energy consumption. General contractor: Plant Construction Company. Civil engineering: BFK Engineers. Structural engineering: Rutherford + Chekene.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Utilities 98

Deezen

MARCH 28, 2022

Rising up from a flat roof is a chimney stack, which helps anchor the building, and an extruded skylight that allows in in natural light. Exterior walls were clad in a cedar rainscreen. Contractor: Mountain States Construction. Structural engineer: J Welch Engineering. Civil engineer: Knutzen Engineering.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Design 98

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The material reappears as a strategic arrangement of screens on the east, west and north-facing walls, lending a subtle rhythm to the exterior circulation while filtering direct sunlight thru the façade. Formaldehyde-free MDF cabinetry, no-VOC paints, natural linoleum, and LED lighting were used to minimize pollution from materials.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The material reappears as a strategic arrangement of screens on the east, west and north-facing walls, lending a subtle rhythm to the exterior circulation while filtering direct sunlight thru the façade. Formaldehyde-free MDF cabinetry, no-VOC paints, natural linoleum, and LED lighting were used to minimize pollution from materials.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

JUNE 16, 2022

The exterior is clad in oxidized corrugated and perforated steel and Siberian larch. Vibrant accents and an eclectic array of objects and art reflect the client’s love of nature, artifacts, color, and collections. Civil Engineer: Agrostis, Inc. Photo © Matthew Millman. Material elements are minimal. Photo © Audrey Hal.

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Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 52

e-architect

JULY 7, 2023

The continuous roof provides overhead protection from rain and snow in-between the two buildings and at the exterior fuel island. Translucent panels at the upper level provide natural light at both levels as the upper mezzanines which are open to the bays below.

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 59

Deezen

MARCH 28, 2022

Rising up from a flat roof is a chimney stack, which helps anchor the building, and an extruded skylight that ushers in natural light. Exterior walls are clad in a cedar rainscreen. Contractor: Mountain States Construction. Structural engineer: J Welch Engineering. Civil engineer: Knutzen Engineering.

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Structure Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 96

Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2023

This set-up in relation to the park was meant to provide both a "front door and a back porch for the organization" as well as reference the developing nature of the city with an "anchoring quality in a transient city, a measure against the significant urban transformation". The exterior photography is by Iwan Baan. MEP engineer: CMTA.

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