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What Is Mass Timber?

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Mjøstårnet The Tower of Lake Mjøsa / Voll Arkitekter. © Ricardo Foto Wood is the concrete of the future. As timber construction becomes increasingly popular, you have probably heard this phrase. However, we are not talking about traditional construction techniques using timber, but rather about this well-known material combined with cutting-edge technology.

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Eight airy terraces and balconies that become extensions of the interior

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From a plant-enclosed terrace in Mexico to a large rooftop garden set beneath a metal pergola in Tokyo, Dezeen's latest lookbook highlights eight interiors with impressive balconies and terraces. Each of these balconies and terraces is accessed via glazed walls or floor-to-ceiling glass and provides their homes with not only a physical but also a visual extension of the interior that merges the in- and outdoors.

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SWA constructs park over Dallas highway to reconnect historically divided neighborhood

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SWA has unveiled the design for a major urban infrastructure project which seeks to reconnect a historically Black neighborhood in South Dallas. The Southern Gateway Public Green comprises a five-acre park in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, built to reconnect a community that was divided by highway construction in the 1950s. Image credit: HKS The park will be delivered in two phases, with infrastructure currently under construction to ‘cap’ the highway to allow the landscape to

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off-grid holiday pod fuses eco-conscious features with modern luxury in australia’s west bay

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the pod is engulfed in a dynamic facade, continually transforming colors in sync with the shifting rhythms of the day. The post off-grid holiday pod fuses eco-conscious features with modern luxury in australia’s west bay appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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The Kardashians Are in Their Modern Farmhouse Era

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What does it mean when the future-savvy family embraces such a seemingly nostalgic style? Soaring over the Pacific, then the hills of Southern California before descending over a backyard pool, a drone flies through musician Travis Barker’s legs and into a mansion in Calabasas. It’s the opening of Season 1 of The Kardashians , the Hulu version of the famous family’s flagship reality TV show.

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Winners of the SKYHIVE Timber Skyscraper competition speculate on sustainable tall buildings

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Buildner has announced the results of their latest SKYHIVE Timber Skyscraper competition. The annual contest, now in its sixth edition, sought “iconic and unique designers for a high-rise structure,” with this year featuring the “added twist” of requiring a skyscraper that was primarily constructed out of timber. The competition did not set a defined site and instead called on participants to select any hypothetical site measuring 426ft x 262ft (130m x 80m), which could b

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BodinChapa Architects design brick cafe that co-exists with paddy field in Thailand

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The cafe sits on an important paddy field which was inherited from the owner's grandmother and located in the community near Wat Sakae. The post BodinChapa Architects design brick cafe that co-exists with paddy field in Thailand appeared first on Åvontuura.

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omniview’s summer venue nods to cycladic aesthetic through organic forms and nooks

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omniview has carefully selected natural elements like stone and wood, which contribute to a soothing ambiance that aligns with the local architectural style. The post omniview’s summer venue nods to cycladic aesthetic through organic forms and nooks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Kuwasawa Design School / moss.

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© Koji Fujii|TOREAL architects: moss. Location: 1-chōme-4-22 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Koji Fujii|TOREAL Area: 881.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Toyo Ito completes work on the largest mass timber building in Asia

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Toyo Ito has shared a video update at the conclusion of his firm’s monumental academic building project, titled "Gaia," for the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. The completed mass timber design is now reportedly the largest of its kind in Asia, topping out at six stories and a total of 468,000 square feet. It is the new home of NTU’s Business School and comes equipped with a 190-seat auditorium, 12 large lecture halls, seminar rooms, laboratories, graduate student

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Bugatti unveils design for first residential skyscraper

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Luxury car manufacturer Bugatti has revealed the designs for its first foray into residential real estate – a 42-storey skyscraper in Dubai that will have two garage-to-penthouse car lifts. Developed in partnership with Dubai-developer Binghatti , the Bugatti Residences will be the first residential building branded with the car manufacturer's name.

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federico babina’s architectural theatre transforms structures into vivid characters

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'archimera' transforms still life architecture into an ensemble of vivid characters in a play, with stories to tell. The post federico babina’s architectural theatre transforms structures into vivid characters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Cabin House / Taliesyn Design & Architecture

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architects: Taliesyn Design & Architecture Location: Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Project Year: 2022 Area: 190.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Brick City, a two-year LEGO exhibition, makes its debut at the National Building Museum ?

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This weekend marks the opening of the National Building Museum ’s special two-year Brick City exhibition, staged with the help of UK-based artist Warren Elsmore. The show includes a total of 37 reconstructions of iconic pieces of global architecture made using LEGO bricks, including a 12-foot-long centerpiece replica of London’s St. Pancras Station made using over 180,000 individual pieces.

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The Line "does not touch the poetry of the desert" says Massimiliano Fuksas

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The founders of Italian practice Studio Fuksas have spoken to the Italian press about their designs for The Line mega city in Saudi Arabia , which are on display during the Venice Architecture Biennale. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Repubblica in a rare interview by an architect working on the project, Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas said that the project aligned with the aims of the Venice Architecture Biennale they curated in 2000.

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‘in a little time café’ develops concrete promenade around central courtyard in korea

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the project by PLS architects + atelier MODS arranges a U-shaped volume along the site boundary. The post ‘in a little time café’ develops concrete promenade around central courtyard in korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Why Mass Transit in America Disappeared

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The glamorous buses of the Boston Elevated in the 1940s. Image Courtesy of University of Chicago Press This article was originally published on Common Edge. As its full title somewhat implies, Nicholas Dagen Bloom’s new book, The Great American Transit Disaster: A Century of Austerity, Auto-Centric Planning, and White Flight (University of Chicago Press), tells the whole grisly story of how, in less than a century, the U.S. changed from a rail-connected nation of cities and towns to a sprawling

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Snøhetta's Blanton New Grounds redesign opens at the University of Texas at Austin

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A recently completed project from three alumni Snøhetta staffers at the University of Texas at Austin ’s Blanton Museum of Art has delivered an artistic intervention they say stands as a new gateway between the 51,000-student campus and its host city. Principal and co-founder Craig Dykers, Managing Director Elaine Molinar , and Director John Newman , each School of Architecture graduates from the late-1980s, collaborated to enact a new canopy-like intervention that’s meant as

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Taliesyn draws on vernacular architecture for earth-toned Cabin House

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Rough textures and vernacular elements define this weekend home , which Indian studio Taliesyn has added to a streetside site in Bangalore. Named The Cabin House, the home was informed by the vernacular architecture of South Bangalore's Jayanagar neighbourhood and was designed to maximise the site's connection to nature. Cabin House was designed by Taliesyn "Embracing a quiet reflection of modern lifestyle and vernacular nuances, the design was developed from a simple brief of experiencing natur

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trace architecture office (TAO) builds new school in haikou as a landscape of color

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a large 'floating' roof encloses a landscape of abstract, geometric volumes finished in a bold color palette. The post trace architecture office (TAO) builds new school in haikou as a landscape of color appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From Agro-Waste to Sustainable Structures: Concrete Made from Sugarcane

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Courtesy of Sugarcrete™ Finding effective and valuable solutions for agricultural waste management has been an inspiring challenge for researchers. By-products from monocultures, such as residues from soybean production, corn cobs, straw, sunflower seeds, and cellulose, are often destined for soil composting, used as animal feed, or even converted into energy in order to reduce waste and mitigate the environmental impacts associated with agricultural activities.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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Hip-Hop Architecture makes its way to Los Angeles this summer

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The notable Close to the Edge: The Birth of Hip-Hop Architecture exhibition, curated by architect, curator, and Syracuse University professor Sekou Cooke will travel to Los Angeles this summer with help from the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCalNOMA). Cooke has stated: “In aggregate, these projects reveal a collective vision for alternative forms of expression and practice, and serve to formalize work created over almost 30 years into an

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BIG named as masterplanner of Neom's octagonal port city

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Danish studio BIG has been named as the masterplanner of the floating port city of Oxagon, which is part of the Neom development in Saudi Arabia , at an exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The studio is listed as a contributor to the Neom project alongside UK studio Adjaye Associates , Austria studios Coop Himmelb(l)au and Delugan Meissl Associated Architects , Italian practices Studio Fuksas and Luca Dini Design and Architecture, and German studio LAVA , at the Zero Gravity Ur

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bodinchapa architects integrates naya cafe into the ever-changing rice fields in thailand

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the cafe is conceived as an adaptable space where dining, architecture, and agriculture coexist in harmony. The post bodinchapa architects integrates naya cafe into the ever-changing rice fields in thailand appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Study Pavilion TU Braunschweig / Gustav Düsing + Max Hacke

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© Leonhard Clemens architects: Gustav Düsing architects: Max Hacke Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Leonhard Clemens Photographs: Lemmart Photographs: Iwan Baan Area: 1000.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!