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University of Seville architecture professor develops new mathematical concept that can impact 'engineering and construction of buildings'

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During the construction of the university’s new engineering building, Cabeza-Lainez found that calculating the area of a roof with straight lines resting on a semicircle was impossible just by using pi. Published research can be found in MDPI Journal's Special Issue "Sustainable Design in Building and Urban Environment."

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Hokkaido University of Science Buildings DEF / TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers

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© Creative Eyes architects: TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers Location: Teinemaeda, Teine Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 006-0829, Japan Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Creative Eyes Area: 16490.0 m2 Read more »

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How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

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Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. By providing shelter, architecture also shapes the way people interact with their surroundings. Bradbury Works - [Y/N] Studio.

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World Building of the Year and Interior of the Year revealed at 2023 World Architecture Festival

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Huizhen High School by Approach Design Studio - Zhejiang University of Technology Engineering Design Group Co.,Ltd_Huizhen Ltd_Huizhen High School by Approach Design Studio. The announcement follows the final day of WAF, in which prize winners across all 44 categories competed for the winning titles.

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engineer builds custom bike with square wheels using discarded bicycle parts

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engineer sergii gordieiev and his team recycle discarded bicycle parts to create a custom bike with square wheels from scratch. The post engineer builds custom bike with square wheels using discarded bicycle parts appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

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Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. SJAIII / JDEstudio + CDM Casas de México.

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The Headquarters of Council of Engineers / AATTN8A

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© DOF Sky|Ground, Yamastudio , Supakorn Soontararak architects: AATTN8A Location: 1616 Lat Phrao Rd, Khwaeng Wang Thonglang, Khet Wang Thonglang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand Project Year: 2022 Photographs: DOF Sky|Ground, Yamastudio , Supakorn Soontararak Area: 11100.0 m2 Read more »