Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

Peruvian architects Roman Bauer Arquitectos and ESArquitectura teamed up to design a cultural institution in Lima that includes a renovation and a new building with vernacular methods and pink accents. The quincha walls reuse soil and adobe from the site and use more straw to lighten and insulate the material.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. Read more »

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Westeck News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings using PCM (Phase Change Material). One of their most recent studies was on passive cooling techniques for windows. Performance of newly designed window was tested in two modes i.e. night ventilation mode and air pre-cooling mode. About Westeck Windows and Doors.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. The kiosks mark the entrances to Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park, designed as 360-degree sculptural entities with canopies that swell out like a tree’s crown.

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designboom

OCTOBER 14, 2022

the three series of furniture and objects showcase how one material, wood, can be interpreted into several archetypes through different techniques. The post kuo duo experiments with traditional woodworking techniques in ‘word play’ furniture series appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 17, 2024

The art and design lineup has been announced for the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The acclaimed event is set to take place across two weekends: April 12–14 and 19–21.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

Design research agency FranklinTill has compiled a list of principles to help designers, makers and brands avoid greenwashing when sourcing textiles. By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 29, 2024

However, not all driveway materials can handle the same pressure washing methods. This overview covers the specialized techniques needed to revitalize your driveway while preventing avoidable mistakes. Conclusion Getting your driveway spotless demands understanding its material composition and proper technique.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Sapid Studio aimed to keep as much of the original fit-out as possible during this renovation project, which saw the Swiss design firm turn one burger restaurant in Geneva , Switzerland, into the home of another. The post Japanese patchwork technique informs interior of Sando burger bar in Geneva appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. According to Moser, this method only needs a small quantity of water compared to traditional fabric dying techniques and it does not involve chemicals that cause environmental damage.

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read on to see eight projects featuring heat mitigation techniques.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Swedish furniture producer Ringvide has designed a collection of wood furniture that is patterned with a marbling colour technique normally used on paper. Visby-based Ringvide used the suminagashi marbling technique to create swirling patterns on its wooden tables. But we are working on more bold designs.".

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ArchDaily

JULY 14, 2023

There are moments when architects take the design process beyond their practice and engage with potential users as design participants. This expands the design framework and makes the input of future users key to project development. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 30, 2024

They say their discovery works without re-melting the recycled materials, as is the case with many current technologies. It resembles a small furnace into which book-sized blocks of the material are fed. Image credit: MIT Self-Asse.

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

We take a look at some of the creativity that will be on display in the New Talent section… Save the date – Surface Design Show will be held from February 6-8 2024 at London’s Business Design Centre and amongst the established exhibitors there will be over 30 New Talents.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has handcrafted swirly panels made of spent grain salvaged from beer production for a restaurant opened by the local ÅBEN brewery. From the very start of the process, it was important for us not to force the waste material, so we let it dry naturally," explained Hvillum.

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Archinect

APRIL 10, 2024

Crops are thriving, grains are fresh, and the carefully processed ingredients, infused with delicate techniques, bring forth a new burst of flavors in the ancient land. The design seamlessly integrates materials, colors, and block forms to create a smooth and intuitive service flow.

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Building and Interiors

JULY 28, 2022

Regarding the future of architecture, there is no doubt that sustainable building materials and designs… The post Solar passive building techniques contribute to sustainable designs & energy efficiency: Ar. Shailendra Surana appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Archinect

MAY 22, 2024

The project is a collaboration between the university's Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) at the university. Dr. Jan Knippers and Gregor Neubauer to produce the prototype using CNC milling techniques and curved CLT panels.

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2023

Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood , foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. In the Japanese forest industry, these small pieces of wood are a waste material," Kano told Dezeen. "I I wanted to reuse the waste."

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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Partners at design consultancy Pentagram have created a collection of contemporary tiles and objects for Mallorcan tile brand Huguet, which is on show at London Design Festival and includes glow-in-the-dark tiles. Sascha Lobe created a typographic design. A playful coffee table was designed by Matt Willey.

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ArchDaily

MAY 12, 2024

Courtesy of Lasvit During Milan Design Week 2024 , Lasvit presented its mastery in glassmaking and creative approach to design and architecture, with their latest installation "Re/Creation." Re/Creation" emerged as a central attraction for visitors, offering a space for relaxation.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal. Read more »

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Montessori patterns informed the layout of the building The studio's design draws on Montessori patterns, which are 28 spatial ideas derived from the principles of Montessori – a method of education that encourages hands-on learning rather than formal teaching. All our material choices were maxed out for performance.

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Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a nine-story, timber -structure department store in Tokyo , presenting an elegant retail space that features several green-building practices. Its design ensures the maximization of daylight and passive thermal comfort while using natural materials.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Water damages in the cellar can be protected against with the best basement waterproofing technique. This technique is maybe the most usual do it yourself method of waterproofing. It entails utilizing a chemical material or epoxy to secure walls. Here are 9 approaches a cellar waterproofing business might utilize.

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2022

Material research firm Studio Lionne van Deursen has showcased its Unfold designs, made from a material created by bacteria , as part of the Isola Design District exhibition at Milan Design Week. Studio Lionne van Deursen's Unfold project comprises a material made by microorganisms.

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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. Rule one is, you should work with materials that are already there," studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen in Milan.

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Deezen

AUGUST 20, 2023

For our latest lookbook , Dezeen has selected eight examples of interiors that were created with reclaimed and recycled materials, including a restaurant in Bangalore and a brick house in Ghent. Earthscape Studio also constructed the building with sithu kal bricks , a traditional technique that is currently not in use.

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designboom

MARCH 2, 2023

the sculptures mix ancient symbols with contemporary techniques, reimagining our relationship with nature and spirituality. The post ritualistic ancestral symbols explored in spiritual + material sculptures by jorge mañes rubio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

An imperative part of kitchen design, backsplashes are there to guard walls and unreachable undercabinet space from problematic stains, splashes and spills. Here are some of the different materials and design techniques that help backsplashes keep kitchens both clean and creative.

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Deezen

APRIL 18, 2024

Arab Design Now and Enzo Mari are among the current design exhibitions taking place across the world featured in Dezeen Events Guide. Other design-related events taking place at the moment include Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design , Christien Meindertsma: Re-forming Waste and I Will Follow the Ship.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Cortesia de G Wood Pro (Tantimber) Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a cozy atmosphere in interior spaces. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) in British Columbia has selected Canadian firms DIALOG and Group2 to design and the construction companies Clark Builders and Turner to build a six-story, CAD $73 million (USD $54 million) mass timber student housing building. It will also integrate passive house building certification standards.

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