Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

His predictions for what we will see when it comes to design next year range from the rise of material intelligence to the rush for sustainable accreditation. The appetite to use such creations in projects will increase in 2024 as designers strive to create products with greater material sensitivity.

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Sustainability Design Manufacturing Materials 138

Archinect

APRIL 9, 2024

The client envisioned a campus that would support their mission of advancing post-secondary education throughout Arizona. Through a highly collaborative process that mirrored the philosophy of the client, this dream was realized in an iconic facility that is both a beacon of excellence and a critical resource for the education community.

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Education Foundation Real Estate Client 130

Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

To do so while limiting new construction, the team took advantage of several storage units already on the site, positioning them as both separators and inhabitable spaces for both humans and plants. The post Mattaforma considers "plants as clients" for Public Records outdoor space appeared first on Dezeen.

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Client Clients Space Manufacturing 98

Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. All are made from sustainable timber, barring the flagship Horseshoe Kiosk, which is clad in tubular brass, mirroring the ornate metals of the nearby Queen Victoria Memorial.

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Technique Sustainability Materials Design 92

Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Design studio D415 has used standard construction materials such as plasterboard and steel profiles in unexpected ways to create a concept store in Bratislava , spotlighting young fashion designers from Slovakia and neighbouring Czechia. The opposite turned out to be the right solution." The photography is by D415.

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Materials Finishes Structure Space 122

Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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Firms Sustainability Architecture Masterplanning 108

Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Architecture studio Polysmiths used cork panels to clad internal and external surfaces at Cork House in east London , which was built using materials available during the Covid-19 lockdown. This material palette gives the interior an earthy and cocooning feel. This material palette gives the interior an earthy and cocooning feel.

Sustainability 145

Sustainability Space Housing Regulation 145

DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Industrial Building Architecture 75

SW Oregon Architect

APRIL 7, 2024

Initial construction began in 2021, with a completion target of 2030. As an architect, I inhabit a profession where ethical dilemmas are not merely theoretical constructs but real-world challenges that can profoundly shape the built environment and society at large. Some estimates project a cost of up to $1 trillion (USD).

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Architecture Client Clients Sustainability 193

Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Meant as a second home for quiet retreats as well as larger gatherings, eventually the clients moved in permanently to take advantage of the scenery, outdoor activities, and remoteness of the rural site. Preserving the site for enjoyment also meant respecting it by incorporating sustainable practices and technologies into the design.

Technology 66

Technology Technology Sustainability Construction 66

Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The white box, with its precise lines and sharp angles, is usually associated with modernism and its attendant materials of steel, concrete and glass. Use of sustainable materials was a central aspect of the brief given to Davis Architects. The post A treasure trove of material textures appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Materials Sustainability Interior Modern 52

Habitus Living

JULY 16, 2023

Designed to embrace both tranquillity and sustainability, this home in inner-city Melbourne offers its owners a true place of shelter. Engineers and project managers themselves, the owners sought a home that embodied resource efficiency during construction and energy efficiency in everyday operation.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Cities Architect Roofing 98

Habitus Living

JANUARY 1, 2022

Developed for a family of five, the clients had given a broad, yet clear brief for Brush House. Not only does the house function well on a practical level, the clients have been overwhelmed by the calm refuge the house nurtures through its natural organic materiality,” says Leeton. “Not

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Home Client Clients 98

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

CasaTresAguas – An architects dream to build your own house, comes with a lot of unforeseen challenges, such as millions of ideas one wants to make reality, the restricted budget, the small plot of land and probably the family which could become your worst client ever. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Materials Construction Construction Design 71

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

Construction 116

Construction Construction Project Regulation 116

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Architecture and construction go hand-in-hand. But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? If such a thing exists, what exactly is human-free construction? Check out the full schedule !

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Technology Technology Construction Construction 108

Architizer

DECEMBER 5, 2022

High-level sustainability is also on full display with a large rooftop solar canopy and sunshades which adorn the south façade. Fernando Villa: From the beginning the development team agreed that we should prioritize sustainability, health, community, and dignified living spaces. We are celebrating those design elements.

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Sustainability Consulting Finishes Development 88

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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Sustainability Technology Technology Environment 52

Archmark

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Understand how blogging helps you attract ideal clients to your architecture firm (and keep reading to get 101 blog topic ideas!)  Imagine your ideal client is searching for something online. It would also mean those clients are coming to you with the expectation that you are someone who can help them. In one word:… Blogging!

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Client Clients Architect Building 52

Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It is formed of exposed timber joinery animated by a curved roof canopy, affectionately referred to by the clients and studio as the "fried egg", giving the project the name Sunny Side Up. Its design evolved from the client's original vision of a full-width rear extension.

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Client Clients Roofing Structure 143

Habitus Living

AUGUST 23, 2022

With a practice tagline – Advancing Sustainable Architecture , it’s no surprise that Alexander Syme’s latest project – Pepper Tree Passive House – in suburban Illawarra achieves the highly rigorous Passive House Standard. But his client was undeterred. “My

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Client Clients Housing 52

Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ACAN Natural Materials Group co-ordinator Aurore Baulier calls on architects to embrace stone 's natural qualities and reintroduce the material into their toolkits in this Stone Age 2.0 Swapping traditional materials – or materials that are traditional now – for stone can be done."

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Structure Development Developer Architect 126

Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moreover, designers use the decomposition, reorganization and collision of texture and material to build a simple and lively volume. © Vantree Design What drove the selection of materials used in the project? © Vantree Design How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project?

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Materials Design Sustainability Environment 72

Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On average , adapting a pre-existing structure costs 16 percent less than ground-up construction and reduces construction timelines by 18 percent. A key aspect of architecture involves understanding client aspirations, as adaptive reuse demands architects work intimately with clients to grasp their goals and needs.

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Project Architect Client Clients 93

Architizer

AUGUST 30, 2022

EP 02 is a 340 m2 project with 2 floors, and 3 “boxes” with different proportions, materials and programs inside, stacked and connected with strategic placements and orientations to make a functional, clean, practical and attractive home, taking advantage of its location on one of the highest hills of the city and its natural slopes.

Sustainability 62

Sustainability Housing Design Client 62

Dwell

MARCH 29, 2024

Prior to founding Cosmic Buildings , Sasha Jokic had spent 15 years honing his skills in construction robotics, architecture, and academia. But these experiences also gave him insight into the entrenched challenges of home construction—namely how expensive, bureaucratic, and pollutive it can be.

Home 85

Home IT Sustainability Client 85

Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Top 10 Fascinating Secrets To Consider Before Constructing Your New Home. Before Constructing Your New Home: One of the most thrilling and difficult experiences of our lives may be thinking to relocate to a new home. The construction of a new home begins even before the foundation is put down. Choose sustainability.

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Construction Construction Home Utilities 52

Dwell

JULY 29, 2022

Writer Penny Craswell explores the potential of secondhand and upcycled materials to craft new homes. It’s these homes that Australian design writer Penny Craswell explores in her upcoming book, Reclaimed: New Homes from Old Materials , out January 10, 2023, via Thames & Hudson. Sure, you could build a home from boring old wood.

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Materials Design Home Inspiration 83

Dwell

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Across his 30-plus years of experience in construction, he saw the industry beset by problems like material and labor shortages, construction delays, and rising building costs—not to mention the large amounts of waste and high carbon emissions associated with traditional construction. It’s also in a bushfire zone.

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Client Clients Manufacturing Permits 116

Architizer

JANUARY 23, 2023

As the climate crisis accelerates, the architect’s role becomes ever more complex: designs must lower carbon emissions in the materials and construction styles they demand while reducing the environmental impact on endangered habitats — on-site and in areas where materials are sourced.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Industrial Consulting Innovation 72

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Mixed ideas, aligned and shaped to create a social area outlined by custom finishes, raw materials and a very selected colors palette. An achievement of their team’s expertise and clients’ confidence, together, create a major experience in design and functionality. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

Nature 67

Nature Construction Construction Architecture 67

aasarchitecture

APRIL 30, 2024

The sustainability-led design prioritises the well-being of residents and visitors, redefining urban living in Oman as Muscat’s population is anticipated to almost double from 1.5 Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), the $1.3bn Al Khuwair Muscat Downtown and Waterfront Development will span 3.3 million to 2.7 million inhabitants by 2040.

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Development Developer Architect Transportation 69

Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Dutch studio Powerhouse Company has created the Marga Klompé Building at Tilburg University, the Netherlands , is "the first college building in Europe to be entirely constructed from solid wood". It is sustainable and has proven to be an excellent way to improve the building's acoustic comfort."

Building 128

Building Consulting Education Sustainability 128

Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the final episode of our Climate Salon podcast series with SketchUp, architects discuss why sustainability should guide the aesthetics of a building, as opposed to the reverse. We can't pretend that aesthetics is not important when it comes to sustainability," Corney said. "We

Sustainability 116

Sustainability Engineering Engineering Environment 116

Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Fort 137 – The clients sought an environmentally conscious home with a direct relationship to its site to function as a base camp for their active lifestyle. The curated material palette includes weathered steel, hot rolled steel, reconstituted oak, and travertine. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

Construction 85

Construction Construction Exterior Consulting 85

Dwell

JANUARY 5, 2024

Given that prefab construction can move at a pretty quick pace, attention to detail becomes all the more critical as a project progresses. Stillwater homes are built by LEED-certified architects, and the company says it is committed to sustainable practices. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar? Get in touch!

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Roofing Home Client Clients 113

BD+C

JANUARY 18, 2024

As the head of the firm’s Sustainable Design Community of Practice within the structures group, Roberts specializes in life cycle assessment, embodied carbon studies, and the integration of sustainable and salvaged materials.

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Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering Client 52