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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

ArchDaily

Though tents have remained popular since then in recreational contexts and as a staple of the architectural form, contemporary architecture has rediscovered the principle of draping fabric and taken its development further – not just for temporary structures, but for permanent buildings and installations, too. Read more »

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Hopson Rodstrom Design creates jagged-roof Los Angeles building with interior courtyard

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Local studio Hopson Rodstrom Design placed a sawtooth roof on top of this black-clad apartment building with an interior courtyard in southern California. Located in West Los Angeles on a busy thoroughfare, the project is called The Jagger – named after the massive sawtooth roof that tops it.

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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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Construction is progressing on a mass-timber academic building with a stone facade designed by architecture firm Studio Gang for the University of Chicago campus in Paris. It aims to prioritise low-carbon bio-based materials such as wood , hemp and straw over other construction materials like concrete and steel.

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How to Choose the Best Roofing Material? (5 Ideas)

Architecture Ideas

Choosing the ideal material for your roofing is a very important decision that can have a significant impact on various aspects of your life. Not only does your roof protect you from rain, snow or other weather conditions, but it can also have an impact on potentially increasing the value of your home upon eventual resale.

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Waterproofing of buildings: Material types & applications (+Prices)

Building and Interiors

You’ve built a beautiful building using the best material. What went wrong Usually, this problem comes up when one does not waterproof the buildings properly. So, waterproofing chemicals and materials for roofs, and waterproof paints help you avoid such issues. Let’s understand how to treat the buildings in detail.

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Metal Roofing Vs. Standing Seam Roofing: Which Is Better?

Architecture Ideas

When it comes to roofing, the list of materials you can construct it out of may seem endless. Two popular options are metal roofing and standing seam roofing. This article compares metal roofing vs. standing seam roofing to help you determine which is better for your home or building.

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Mamout reclaims materials from demolished warehouse for Belgian courtyard house

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Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The photography is by Séverin Malaud.

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