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SGA designs concept for ‘New England’s first all-timber frame laboratory development’

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SGA has unveiled details of its proposed mass timber life sciences building, which seeks to demonstrate the potential of the construction method in future research buildings. Image credit: SGA The mass timber concept deploys industry-standard dimensions for laboratory bay spacing, meets the requirements for structural an.

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

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Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. Turnable corner - Maison CL - Benoît Lloze architecte & Alexandre Hordé Architectes - Florent Jalon Photographie. Read more »

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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Abreu) Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known as hypostyle. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. © Archive Miguel Marcelino (photo by Lourenço T.

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Autodesk develops AI-powered embodied carbon tool for early-stage design

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Autodesk has developed an embodied carbon analysis tool to be integrated into the software maker’s AI-driven Forma application. Powered by the C.Scale data model developed by U.S.-based Parameters that can be specified include building function, structural system, and envelope factors such as cladding and window-to-wall ratio.

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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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NEOM debuts new Epicon coastal resort and hotel concept

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Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project has announced another new coastal resort concept located on the country’s Gulf of Aqaba. The new Epicon destination follows last month’s announcement of Leyja , another hospitality project in the region.

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Renzo Piano releases first concept designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation in Boca Raton, Florida

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) has released early concept designs for The Center for Arts & Innovation project in Boca Raton , Florida. Image: Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) The project will consist of a three-story building featuring permeable and luminous multi-use spaces.