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NASA explores potential for green roofs to lower temperatures in cities

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The research sought to understand ways of mitigating the “ urban heat island ” in cities, where the heat absorption and retention of materials such as concrete and asphalt can cause temperatures to be ten degrees higher in cites than in surrounding areas. “In the context of more frequent heatwaves and more extreme.

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OMA unveils Manchester's flexible cultural event space Aviva Studios

Deezen

Dutch studio OMA has completed its first major public building in the UK , Aviva Studios, designed to provide flexible event space for Manchester-based arts and music company Factory International. The post OMA unveils Manchester's flexible cultural event space Aviva Studios appeared first on Dezeen.

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Geological formations shape design of Wyoming house by Lever Architecture

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Large stretches of glass wrap the exterior In addition to large stretches of glass, the exterior is wrapped in a mix of two sturdy materials – weathering steel and pale-toned accoya wood. Public spaces and bedrooms are oriented towards the dramatic mountain views, creating a feeling of immersion in the landscape," the team said.

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Grooved Red Tile, Arches, and a Catwalk Tie Together a Backyard House in Belgium

Dwell

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. A series of walls, repetitively punctured, define the various spaces. The central double-height space contains the vertical circulation of the house. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Práctica Arquitectura uses single material holiday home near Monterrey

Deezen

The concentric layout of the rooms places the main gathering space at the centre of the plan, while bedrooms and secondary spaces are located at the periphery of the 165-square-metre home. This space is the central gathering area and has a large dining table, several couches, and a fireplace built into one of the concrete walls.

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Field Architecture clads flowing Sonoma house in copper

Deezen

The surrounding environment informed the design "By simultaneously folding the house inward on itself and reaching outward to the land, we established a homestead in a transitional space that sustains human activity as well as wildlife." The interior palette uses natural materials like stone and oak and madrone wood finishes.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form. Have one to share? Post it here.

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