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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

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Kinsella says: “This is the earliest evidence we have of a complete visual description of a building including several plans, elevations and sections, but they appear in this strange theological work instead of coming out of building sites.

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Open Design Language in Open-Kitchen Restaurants

ArchDaily

The low-skilled cooking techniques and apparatus employed at branded fast-food restaurants, for example, are presented in full visibility to waiting customers. By installing the same open-kitchen concept, professional kitchens that use talented chefs and high-quality ingredients are able to prove it. Read more ยป

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Vernacular Elements Applied in Contemporary Housing

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ยฉ Syam Sreesylam Vernacular architecture is a complex concept that has different meanings depending on where we are, and it is present in various architectural typologies. Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place. Read more ยป

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Kent State University presents 10 architecture projects

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By employing a modular system, the vision is brought to life with a megastructure that weaves through Skid Row, transforming the concept of a tent city. The involvement of the groups occupying the structure produces unique social interactions and material cultures where formal and ad-hoc techniques meet in situated choreographies.

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UCLA presents 10 architecture and urban design projects

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"Structured around the experience of a design studio typically offered within the curriculum of a college-level architecture programme, students focus on developing and advancing their design skills through space, form-making and related 2D and 3D representation techniques. In full assembly, the open-concept AD-achoo!

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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: โ€œBuilding Technique Is More Important Than Materialsโ€

Architizer

The questions I had prepared ended up being irrelevant, as his slideshow presentation covered all that I wanted to ask and more. From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. Order your copy today.

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Kristina Dam Studio presents "sculptural minimalism" during 3 Days of Design

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The studio presented new collections A series of organic and abstract sculptures created in collaboration with Danish artist Kartine Blinkenberg were dotted throughout the interior. Danish exhibition concept Yoonede also hosted a group exhibition of work from 20 artists, designers and brands.

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