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Hibiscus Building | Caparroz Arquitectura

ArchiDiaries

The hibiscus building starts from the search to subordinate planning and technology to a varied and flexible adaptation of the built environment to the individual. Most houses currently being built are architectures diagrammed by orders established in another era and according to other needs.

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A conversation with Quang Truong: carbon fiber, zoning, and architecture's slow evolution

Portland Architecture

Not only that, but I realized simply by looking at the design that they represented a different technology. At least looking back, tennis was my first tactile and design experience with material technology. . . Cover of Truong's book, published in 2020 ( Birkhauser ). . They were just so much lighter and stronger. Is that right?

Zoning 130
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Why are HVAC systems the backbone of buildings?

Building and Interiors

These systems may use fresh air from external surroundings to regulate temperature and humidity. In research by Environmental Protection Agency, poor air quality was the largest factor for environment-related sickness. An HVAC System Diagram- Layout Plan. A VRF HVAC system diagram. HVAC system diagram- working principle.

Building 105
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Illuminating your path to energy efficiency

BD+C

Visual + Biological cues Photo courtesy Design Collaborative Lighting provides us with both visual and biological cues, both the ability to visually navigate through a space and to take in our surrounding environment. There are biological impacts of light on our bodies as well.

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University of Southern California presents 10 architecture student projects

Deezen

"USC Architecture is a dynamic platform for educating and inspiring 'citizen architects' to analyse problems and create design solutions that both respond to the challenges of our time and embrace the promise of a better built environment. What if buildings are just as much characters in the built environment as the people who occupy them?

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Competitions: Design Competition of International Islands and the Future Residence

Bustler

Meanwhile, with the aim of improving the environment of Jiangdong New Area and shaping better human habitat, the Design Competition of International Islands and the Future Residence is formally released, and we sincerely invite all global excellent design teams to join in! The site area of the plot is about 15939.9㎡. Competition Judges.

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It’s Gen-AI, Baby!

Ronen Bekerman

As generative AI models advance, they can create increasingly realistic simulations of various aspects of our reality, such as images, sounds, and even 3D environments. Indeed, such technological advancements are already taking place, transforming our interactions and experiences in the virtual world. Regulation and governance.