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

ArchDaily

Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world. While impermeability was a desired outcome, the porous building materials available always allowed some water, wind, or outside particles to leak into the interior spaces. Read more ยป

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From Thin Veils to Thick Barriers: Exploring Different Widths in Architectural Envelopes

ArchDaily

Over time, shelters began to be made from materials found in nature, such as branches, leaves, and animal skins, evolving into more permanent and complex homes, with walls made of stone, bricks or wood, roofs to protect against rain and sun, and doors to control access.

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Pushing Boundaries with Bamboo: A Structural Engineering Case Study

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of CO-LAB design office In a world grappling with environmental challenges, forward-thinking architects and engineers are increasingly leaning towards more sustainable solutions. Aerial perspective of the Luum Temple under construction, revealing the network of bamboo elements. Read more ยป

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Finding Value in Waste?: Japanโ€™s? Kamikatsu Zero Waste Center is a Temple to Material Reuse

Archinect

Today, building materials account for half of all solid waste generated worldwide every year. In response to mounting concerns over the impact of construction on the built environment, a growing number of architects and material scientists are investigating the potential for recycled materials to form an integral part of future construction.

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Best Articles of 2023: Dismantling Ideas, Personal Narratives and the Emergence of New Realities

ArchDaily

It has also seen the decline in the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the continuous rise of generative AI models, as well as the emergence of India as the world's most populous country , surpassing China. ยฉ Martin Reisch, via Unsplash 2023 witnessed major conflicts and political crises, catastrophic natural disasters , and global turmoil.

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Back to the stone age

Deezen

Can stone be a viable modern building material? series explores the material's re-emergence and potential to be a durable, low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete. series will investigate how a small, but growing, group of architects and engineers are rediscovering the potential of one of the world's oldest building materials.

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What is Acoustical Insulation?

Santa Cruz Architect

In this article, we delve into the significance of acoustic insulation, the various forms of sound propagation, and the best materials available for effective soundproofing. By installing soundproofing materials in roofs or building exteriors, external noise from sources such as traffic or airplanes can be significantly reduced.