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MIT researchers create strong, ultra-light architected materials using kirigami techniques

Archinect

Researchers at MIT have developed a lightweight architected material inspired by the cellular structures found in natural materials such as honeycombs and bones. The structures are described as "steel cork" by Gershenfeld due to their lightweight nature combined with high strength and stiffness. Image courtesy.

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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

ArchDaily

This design practice, Co-led by Adeyemo Shokunbi , aims to contribute to a Nigerian architectural language through the renaissance of local materials. These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language. Read more ยป

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Materials "have so much more to give" says Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum

Deezen

Materials can become a much bigger part of our everyday lives and the way we see the world if people are willing to give up mass production, Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum tells Dezeen in this interview. I want materials to play an active role in our way of understanding the world," she told Dezeen. "I

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

Architizer

The latest edition of โ€œ Architizer: The Worldโ€™s Best Architecture โ€ โ€” a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe โ€” is now available. With the right geometry, a lot can be done with a small amount of materials. Order your copy today. Wood is good, concrete is bad.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Jonathan Mizzi: The Royal Parksโ€™ freestanding kiosks are inspired directly by their natural surroundings.

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Niwatorigoya is a chicken coop inspired by Japanese shrines

Deezen

Niwatorigoya was designed by 2m26 Designed and built by 2m26 , the structure is a reinterpretation of the traditional joinery techniques used at the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan's Mie Prefecture. We wanted to experience by our hand how to use cedar bark because it was [a] common natural material used for roofs in the past."

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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montrรฉal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.