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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

ArchDaily

For a long time, the shade of trees and moveable tents made from animal skin were utilized instead of more permanent dwellings to meet nomadic lifestyles and basic survival needs. Image © Fernando Alda Architecture – once it moved out from under its cavernous beginnings – started off largely nomadic. Read more »

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Four Retractable Shade Solutions for Residential Exteriors

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of ShadeFX Shade refers to a region or state where sunlight is partially obstructed by objects or structures. For these reasons, architects strategically incorporate shading elements to enhance the quality and utility of spaces, especially in outdoor residential areas.

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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

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Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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The Benefits Of Exterior Cladding

DesignRulz

Exterior cladding is more than a cosmetic upgrade for your home. Here are the benefits of external cladding : Enhanced Protection Exterior cladding is much more than an aesthetic enhancement for your home. It also ensures your home’s structural integrity over the years. This results in lower utility bills.

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Bridge Building: 7 Inhabitable Structures Spanning Spaces and Ideas

Architizer

They can be material structures that connect two (or more!) Beyond spanning from point A to B, architects are designing bridges as inhabitable structures to build connections between people and places. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters.

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Formafatal creates series of rammed earth structures in Costa Rica

Deezen

Their facades are clad in rammed earth The identical rectangular plans have only three solid exterior walls, constructed of rammed clay that was excavated from the site. The Jaspis villa utilizes warm sand shades, while 12 metres away, the Nefrit villa references the colour of local soil through terracotta and charcoal shades.

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Smart Inclinations: 8 Stunning Structures Shaped By Their Sloping Sites

Architizer

While mostly underground, a part of the structure rises above the terrain and features a glass wall that invites passersby to peek into the building and observe the activity taking place inside. One the one hand, this is a four-story structure with stacked volumes that follow the contours of the site. when seen from certain angles.

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