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Designing without a Client: 6 Houses Created by Celebrated Architects for Themselves

ArchDaily

While often reduced in scale, these personal residences offer a peek into the architects’ mindsets and the way in which they translate their ideas into lived spaces without having client-imposed restrictions on the end result. The structures also reflect their creators’ personal values, lifestyles, and aesthetic preferences.

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How to Measure Performance for Architecture and Design Firms?

ArchDaily

Image © Marc Goodwin The field of architecture and design is a dynamic one, often managing large-scale investments and involving a wide array of professionals. To help in this effort, Monograph 's 2024 Architecture Business Benchmarks Report offers a thorough examination of five key metrics.

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Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands

Deezen

Built as a prototype for the studio's Sprout concept, the Netherlands home was designed to feature as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and hemp insulation. In addition to the greenhouse, the terrace is our favourite place in the house," the other client Marjolein Bartels told Dezeen.

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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

Image © Rewood It's fascinating to observe the current state of wood in the world of architecture. The aesthetic and architectural appeal of engineered wood, coupled with its intrinsic association with sustainability, has been a catalyst for the increase in wood-centric projects around the world. Read more »

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CLB Architects creates trio of "tectonic structures" for Wyoming residence

Deezen

US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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Ethics in Architecture

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Cultural ethics present another layer of complexity, as architects grapple with the necessity of preserving heritage sites, indigenous architecture, and cultural identity in an increasingly globalized world. The architect is responsible for the sometimes-conflicting requirements of serving the client.

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Collcoll hides stairs and seats in pixellated wooden structure at Pricefx office

Deezen

Thousands of wooden cubes inspired by the computer game Minecraft conceal utilities and create casual seating areas at this office in Prague designed by architecture studio Collcoll. Collcoll chose to enclose the staircase with a wooden structure that conceals staff lockers, changing rooms and utility spaces.

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