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Hannah begins construction on "first multi-storey 3D-printed house in the US"

Deezen

"With a hybridized construction method that combines concrete 3D printing with wood framing, this approach allows the two material systems to be used strategically and aims to increase the applicability of 3D printing in the US, where framing is one of the most common construction techniques," said Hannah. The photography is by Anthony Vu.

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Competitions: International Design Competition of Rural Revitalization and Regeneration (R3)

Bustler

The competition accepts submissions of various types of architectural projects, including single-family residences, multi-unit buildings, public structures, adaptive structures, temporary living experiences, or any other scale of architecture. There are no limitations on the design process or construction techniques.

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Life of an Architect – Best of 2014

Life of an Architect

I’ve been around the architectural block more times than I care to admit at this stage of my career and I have learned a few things along the way. One upside of working many jobs is that you get to experience all sorts of different project types, firm sizes, and management techniques. Why the change of heart?

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"Both sides in the style wars are equally wrong"

Deezen

Last week the century-old squabble between modernism and historicism raised its tired old head once again after a UK government minister backed a report advocating a more "tradition"-friendly new architecture school. per cent of the building was actually made up of the flashy marble it was coated in.

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What’s the Best Testing Order for ARE 5.0?!?

Young Architect

This exam is all about programming, site analysis, and zoning/codes. Now you’ll start moving into design and schematic designs of sites and buildings. Do you understand code, material selection, construction techniques, and structural and MEP details? Site Design and Planning (SPD) : Everything related to sites and parking.

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University of New South Wales spotlights 10 architecture projects

Deezen

Dezeen School Shows: a museum that aims to resurrect lost craft techniques and an aquarium with digital exhibits feature in Dezeen's latest school show by students from the University of New South Wales. School: School of Built Environment. Courses: Architecture and Interior Architecture.

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TEF Design

ArchiDiaries

Doug’s first job out of architecture school was a year-long stint as a VISTA volunteer in the underserved Pico-Union neighborhood of central Los Angeles. Andrew is an optimistic advocate for building regeneration, urban architecture, and place-making and its power to advance responsible development. DOUGLAS TOM.

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