ArchDaily

MARCH 21, 2024

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. Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 28, 2024

Image Courtesy of dd Architects The Indian built environment constantly negotiates ancient traditions, diverse population, and globalized ambitions. Temple restoration by dd Architects. When it comes to heritage preservation, these forces often converge to create a distinctive approach to conservation efforts in the country. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 6, 2024

While this approach yields remarkable built environments, it struggles to achieve scalability and longevity. Image © Tobin Davies Architecture praxis has traditionally focused on customized, project-based services – a well-established model continually favored by industry professionals.

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Archinect

JULY 10, 2023

has designed a sustainable residence noted for its positive impact on the surrounding environment. Image: Rui Nishi Located on the southern Japanese island of Yakushima, Sumu Yakushima applies regenerative architecture to reconceptualize the relationship between human habitation and the natural environment.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Photo courtesy Skanska Improved patient healing in hospitals More than one in five U.S.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 10, 2024

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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Image Courtesy of Euramax Building envelopes create a physical boundary or shell integrated to the outer skin of a structure, separating indoor and outdoor environments. Through multiple styles and shapes, they are key to giving character to a building, its visual appearance and integration with the surrounding environment.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The complete list of newly listed competitions can be found here.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing , ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas -based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products to modernize construction processes further.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Yale Students Propose a Series of Pop-Up Religious Buildings to Sustain Culture in Refugee Camps. Image © Lucas Boyd and Chad Greenlee As we reflect on the tumultuous events of 2023, it becomes evident that the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions have left an indelible mark on communities worldwide.

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2024

As the principles of circularity and sustainability take root in the industry, the harmonious relationship between food production and the environment is coming into sharp focus. The building houses high-tech research facilities for cultivating fruits and vegetables, with an educational route for the public.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The shortlist will compete in various categories, including Youth Community Engagement, Diversity in Action, School Collaborations, Social Value Projects, Best Non-Profit Organization, and Best Local Authority, ahead of the public announcement of the winners at a special ceremony at London's The Building Centre on November 28th.

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The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 14, 2022

The post PEARL acoustics lab allows researchers to build totally immersive sonic environments appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. In her pre-pandemic book How to Do Nothing, artist and writer Jenny Odell talks about her awakening to all the ambient noise that surrounds her usual walks through San Francisco. [.].

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment. At their core, they offer experiences of exploration and discovery, showcasing the intricate relationship between sunlight, plants, and indoor environments. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

The scheme saw the overhaul of an existing modernist building and surrounding green space into what the team calls “a place for novel dining experiences, inviting broader thinking and discussions about food and the environment.” OMA has completed the AIR CIrcular Campus and Cooking Club in Dempsey Hill, Singapore.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

Within the built environment, it manifests through public spaces like parks , libraries , and community centers alongside threshold spaces such as public transportation stops. Image via pisaphotography / Shutterstock Social infrastructure encompasses the resources and services that allow the creation of communal bonds and social connections.

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Archinect

JANUARY 9, 2024

New York City teens have launched an initiative, born out of a 2019 citywide climate walkout , to urge Mayor Adams to "speed up plans to retrofit school buildings to make them safer, healthier, and more climate-friendly."

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of STACBOND Enhancing the energy performance of existing buildings through refurbishment processes provides the opportunity to create more comfortable and sustainable environments, while also improving their functionality, aesthetics, and safety.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

The way we build must fundamentally shift to harmonise with tree and carbon cycles in order to realise the Timber Revolution , writes Smith Mordak. There's an argument that's often trotted out against building with timber : there isn't enough of it. This fear seems to be rooted in the idea that sustainability is about substitutions.

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Archinect

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced winners for the 2023 edition of their annual Art of Building photography contest. The CIOB says, "We stand for the science, ethics, and practice of the built environment across the world. [.] A public vote determines the winner of the former category.

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

Narrated by the great Oscar-winning actor and producer Frances McDormand, ‘Buildings Speak: Stories of Pioneering Women Architects’ is a collaboration with producers The Kitchen Sisters. The piece aims to shed light on the overlooked contributions of women in architecture to an American mass audience for the first time.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Image created using AI under the prompt: An expressive illustration of an urban environment with a lush landscape that exemplifies the decarbonization of architecture. However, it is essential to recognize that buildings have a lifecycle with significant impacts on carbon emissions. Image via Via DALL.E Read more »

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Transform your work environment with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:18 Biophilic Design Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares various ways biophilic design elements can be incorporated into the office space. Pictured: Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Office.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Following these trends, many businesses are now adopting a comfortable home-like environment — sometimes prioritizing comfort over formality and other times upping their interior decor game to lure employees back to work.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A new desktop city-building game has been launched which takes aim at the slow pace of housing construction in U.S. “The idea for it came up in conversation, like, ‘Oh, what if we made a city-building game that’s run by NIMBYs?’” ’” Sim Nimby's interface.

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MLL Atelier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

And I think such technology can serve as a liaison between occupants and their buildings. An exciting new brain computer interface technology has been demonstrated as a new way for users to interface with their machines.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The research, one of many stories this year focusing on embodied carbon, signals a growing awareness in academic and professional circles of the need to include whole-life perspectives on buildings when calculating their environmental impact : from conception and construction to demolition and reuse.

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Archinect

AUGUST 7, 2023

Boston is officially ending its reliance on fossil fuels in government-owned buildings after Mayor Michelle Wu signed a new executive order banning their use in all new municipal construction and renovation projects across the city. Boston’s stock of municipal buildings is currently responsible for only 2.3%

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MLL Atelier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Thermal comfort is an important quality that can make or break an environment quickly. Often, building designers strive to keep room temperatures comfortable throughout the building — but all too often, room temperatures fluctuate uncontrollably from room to room.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

SOM Partner Chris Cooper was on hand to make the presentation of his firm’s refined design for a carbon-sequestering building that can be used as a weapon in the fight against carbon emissions globally, three-quarters of which are generated from urban areas alone.

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Archinect

JANUARY 31, 2023

The 2022 winners of the Art of Building photography contest have been named by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). As the CIOB says, "We stand for the science, ethics and practice of the built environment across the world. [.]

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Aric Gitomer Architect

AUGUST 22, 2022

The built environment essays a significant character in the episode of climate change. They have gained momentum in recent years because of the low impact they have on the environment. Residential architects have also upgraded by adapting their designs to be more sustainable and environment-friendly. And rightly so!

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ArchDaily

JULY 7, 2023

As data from the United Nations also estimates an annual population growth rate of 0.7% , the country’s built environment is set to interact with a new discourse of demography and present its own perspective on how to build for billions.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the hospitality industry, creating a welcoming and organized environment is paramount to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Let’s explore how different types of door signage contribute to the proper hospitality environment. They add a touch of sophistication and character to the environment.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 23, 2024

Stakeholders from different fields have taken up the cause of educating people on the ill effects of energy production on the environment. A typical household utilizes a lot of electricity in its day-to-day operation including a considerable amount on heating water.

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Archinect

MAY 18, 2022

Earlier this week, we covered comments by columnist Kunle Barker in the UK’s Architects’ Journal , who warned against the trend of offsetting emissions to achieve a “ zero carbon ” built environment. We must find an objective and fair way to assess if (and how) a building should be constructed.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2022

Breathtaking photographs of buildings around the globe were celebrated by 2021's submissions for the Art of Building photography competition. The international competition is led by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Since 2010, photographers have been selected by a jury that selects 12 of the very best submissions.

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