Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. Desai Chia created "winged" roofs for the house.

Roofing 110

Roofing Housing Civil Engineering Restoration 110

Dwell

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling, and a motorized roof hatch to the deck. A protective wood shutter neatly slides into the stone, revealing a glass panel pocket door. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Inspiration Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 128

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

US architecture studio GBBN preserved and expanded a 19th-century home in Erie, Pennsylvania into an educational facility with a glass bridge connection and metal-clad, barn-like structure. A glass bridge is included in the design. The barn form was modernized with the use of a standing seam infinity roof.

Education 97

Education Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 97

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The cabins were prefabricated and assembled on-site The steep black metal roofs give way to warm vertical cedar boards. The panelized structure of the 475-square foot (44-square metre) cabins was prefabricated by Plant Prefab in Los Angeles and then assembled on-site. A historic saloon building holds the corner of the site.

Civil Engineering 126

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Structure 126

Deezen

MARCH 19, 2024

Gold-coloured fins march along the exterior glass and are punctured with a leaf-like pattern, creating a dappled shading effect on the interior. The team selected materials for their longevity and lower environmental impact. The roof is designed to accommodate solar arrays in the future.

Building 112

Building Students Civil Engineering Design 112

aasarchitecture

MARCH 5, 2024

Character & Regional Inspiration Poised as an impactful gateway, the extension design complements the materials and form of the existing airport campus and offers an iconic Portland experience for travelers. The south façade celebrates Oregon’s forest edges through a custom pattern of colored glass and mullions of various depths.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Consulting 52

Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Architecture studios Kuehn Malvezzi , Pelletier de Fontenay and Jodoin Lamarre Pratte Architectes have created an insect zoo and museum in a glazed sawtooth-roof building with interior spaces that emulate the experience of being a bug. The main component is a two-storey glass building with a rectangular plan and sawtooth roof.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Roofing Concept Design 98

Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The roof is undulating, and the facades are clad in burnt wood. The interiors were informed by the client's love of layers and texture Throughout the home, large stretches of glass offer sweeping views of the majestic terrain. Rooms feature a blend of earthy and industrial materials.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The main volume of the 3,632-square-foot house is oriented along an east-west axis, which allows the living spaces to take full advantage of southern light, while its asymmetrically gabled roof orients the interiors toward the primary views. Material elements are minimal. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects.

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Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 98

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

Stretching across a flat site, the house consists of intersecting, gabled volumes and a flat-roofed, pavilion-like volume in the rear. In some areas, stretches of glass are covered with wooden screens. The western wall is a vast expanse of glass that provides views of the ski resort and surrounding mountains.

Home 110

Home Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 110

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The centre's flared form was clad in a metal curtain wall, rendered in a light colour to reflect the mid-century buildings, while the faces of each protrusion feature floor-to-ceiling glass trimmed with timber. These hold classrooms and utilise the slope with three storeys that line up with the two-storey central structure.

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Consulting Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Residential 132

Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Fougeron Architecture reconfigured the residence with floor-to-ceiling glass that enhances views of the stream and a backyard waterfall. Atop a steel frame, the roof—like the home itself—hovers, creating a dynamic space with lots of natural light. Have one to share? Post it here.

Home 98

Home Civil Engineering Remodeling Structural Engineering 98

Deezen

MAY 22, 2023

Daniel Joseph Chenin designed the house in the Las Vegas desert Named Fort 137, "the building pays homage to the old fort structures from the early settlement days of Las Vegas, which relied upon site-sourced materials along with tried-and-true techniques for designing and building in an arid climate," the team told Dezeen.

Housing 110

Housing Building Civil Engineering Structural Engineering 110

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

A glass vestibule cantilevers over the main public entry. The original crane shed – a light-filled cavern topped by a gabled roof with exposed trusses – has been repurposed as a dramatic event space. MEP engineers + lighting: Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti.

Civil Engineering 110

Civil Engineering Renovation Engineering Engineering 110

aasarchitecture

JUNE 16, 2022

The main volume of the 3,632-square-foot house is oriented along an east-west axis, which allows the living spaces to take full advantage of southern light, while its asymmetrically gabled roof orients the interiors toward the primary views. Material elements are minimal. Civil Engineer: Agrostis, Inc. Photo © Audrey Hal.

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Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 52

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

As mandated by the client for economy, the entire building is concrete rather than glass like other local office buildings. The entire building is concrete rather than glass. It selected metal and leather materials that patinate over time without compromising durability. Civil engineer: Civilitude.

Civil Engineering 100

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 100

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Raw, textured materials like galvanized steel, rough-sawn cedar siding, and cast-in-place concrete define the project and accentuate its unexpected, layered geometries. The lounge also features glass floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto the lower deck. Photo © Mikiko Kikuyama. Photo © Mikiko Kikuyama. Photo © Mikiko Kikuyama.

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Home Civil Engineering Landscape Engineering 73

Deezen

MARCH 24, 2022

Each building pod is organized and stacked differently while they all use the same custom detailing, material and color," said Odom. A canopy formed from a mass-timber structure with a ballasted roof stands on eight-inch (20-centimetre) steel tubes. MEP engineer: Bay & Associates, Inc. Structural engineer: Leap Structures.

Civil Engineering 104

Civil Engineering Real Estate Consulting Commercial 104

e-architect

AUGUST 12, 2023

Gracefully cascading down the steep terrain from the south, the home creates an inviting entry courtyard through the strategic separation from the adjacent slope, featuring descending terraced gardens that lead visitors to the glass-enclosed foyer.

Housing 65

Housing Real Estate Civil Engineering Engineering 65

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Expansive glass panelling immediately draws attention into the home, while simultaneously framing the mountainous horizon beyond. A seamless blend of earth and sky Custom-stained external cedar siding, a classic and durable material, provides an inspirational nod to the character of the home’s agricultural neighbors.

Structural Engineering 76

Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Residential Engineering 76

aasarchitecture

JUNE 23, 2023

The building housing individual kennels is at a domestic rural scale, where dogs are stimulated with views onto nature via large glass windows and can rest or withdraw if needed behind screens. The light-filled reception building has a large extended roof sweeping up to create an iconic, open, easy-to-find entrance.

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Architect Consulting Civil Engineering Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 26, 2022

On the interior, each individual volume is expressed as a rectangular wood-clad truss on the long edges, and as a floor-to-ceiling glass facade on the shorter sides. Approximately 9,000 SF of solar panels on the Robert Day Sciences Center roof will provide between 200 – 230 megawatt hours of energy production per year.

Consulting 98

Consulting Students Civil Engineering Education 98

Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2023

Structurally, the building was created using a combination of steel, which was left exposed in the interior, as well as cross-laminated timber (CLT), an engineered wood product. The CLT was used for the upper and lower roof decks and the entirety of the second floor was made using the material, which was then topped by gypcrete.

Building 84

Building Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 84

Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This made the metal extremely popular for finishing domes and roofs, used in wall panels and drains, and for decorative purposes. Aluminum was increasingly used in making window frames, doomed roofs, panels, and other ornaments and widespan constructions. Numerous aluminum products are widely used in various industries.

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Utilities Modern Construction Construction 61

e-architect

JUNE 19, 2023

The building housing individual kennels is at a domestic rural scale, where dogs are stimulated with views onto nature via large glass windows and can rest or withdraw if needed behind screens. Highly durable materials withstand extreme wear and bacteria spread, whilst best practice passive thermal comfort considers climate and ventilation.

Consulting 83

Consulting Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering 83

e-architect

JUNE 15, 2023

They’re supported by a central atrium spine in the form of a sculptured staircase and four glass lifts made possible by offsetting the building’s core. The design fosters routine interaction and chance encounters between employees across Dar Group’s firms. Paul’s Cathedral, the Palace of Westminster, and the London Eye.

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Building Civil Engineering Firms Consulting 61

aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The production facility’s north-facing clerestories in the sawtooth roof minimize the need for artificial lighting. A mix of open-steel structure, operable glass windows, and polycarbonate panels balances daylight with natural cross-ventilation. Image © Clayton Korte.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Consulting Structural Engineering Engineering 52

e-architect

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Anh Tuan Nguyen and his team – mainly to have a light and airy clinic – while also respecting the philosophy of ‘minimal means for maximum effects’, the Studio favoured a simple intervention based on the ingenious use of materials and meticulously executed construction methods. Structural engineer: Geniex.

Civil Engineering 76

Civil Engineering Real Estate Visualization Commercial 76

aasarchitecture

MARCH 15, 2023

The three buildings iterate on the archetypal gabled form of the American barn while also distinguishing themselves with varying approaches to cladding and material detail. Inside, a large timber gabled roof structure stretching from one end to the other, creates an open dramatic central communal space.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Landscape 52

e-architect

APRIL 10, 2023

A wood and glass curtain wall encloses the new two-story lobby space, immersing patrons in the lush woodland landscape below a canopy of towering conifers, and at night, creating a welcoming beacon of activity within. Major Building Materials: Concrete, glulam timber, cedar siding, and wood framing. Location: 200 Madison Ave.

Art 55

Art Consulting Engineering Engineering 55

e-architect

AUGUST 20, 2023

Within a steel frame and stone walls, sliding glass panel walls, 38 feet long by 13 feet high, provide panoramic views from both the north and south facades. The living spaces of Fort 137 are laid out in three complementary volumes, each designed to maximize comfort, efficiency, and ambiance. – Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd.

Structural Engineering 57

Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering Civil Engineering 57

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One is bright and opens onto the sky through a glass roof shaped like a sundial, while the other is plunged into darkness, to create the artificial sky of the cosmic theatre. The Planétarium du Jardin des sciences at Université de Strasbourg, delivered in 2023 and built entirely of wood (structure and facades), is a case in point.

Firms 84

Firms Civil Engineering Construction Construction 84

e-architect

APRIL 17, 2023

Design Years: 2022-2023 Construction Years: 2023-2025 Major Building Materials: Concrete structure, brick, natural stone, natural metals, and glass Program: The Steven S. Wymer Hall University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Location: 503 Gregory Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Client: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Engineering 40

Engineering Engineering Education Civil Engineering 40

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A sloping fibreglass roof and a glass facade characterise New York studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro 's first completed single-family residential project, which has been photographed officially for the first time by Iwan Baan. It is really surreal and magical in the whole; the whole roof just feels like it's floating."

Housing 140

Housing Consulting Roofing Engineering 140

aasarchitecture

MARCH 8, 2024

” Sculpting the Valley and the Hills within the Library The glass-lined building invites nature into the reading space and lends transparency to the enriched interior environment when viewed from outside. The overlapping panels and the interstitial glass inserts create a canopy-like roof that floods the interiors with filtered daylight.

Cities 69

Cities Civil Engineering Glass Roofing 69

Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2022

Non-combustible materials form the exterior of a cabin near Lake Tahoe that was designed by US studio Faulkner Architects to serve as a "base camp" for an active family. As climate change increases the magnitude of wildfire events, we must enhance the construction systems and materials to withstand these disasters," the studio said.

Housing 145

Housing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

JUNE 18, 2023

Located in a "conservative-minded" Winnipeg suburb, Veil House is wrapped in a steel structure with long panels that reflect the deep hip roofing styles of the neo-Gothic houses in the neighbourhood. 5468796 wanted to mirror some of the angles and geometries of these more traditional housing styles with "foreign" materials.

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Housing Civil Engineering Architecture Permits 98