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Designing without a Client: 6 Houses Created by Celebrated Architects for Themselves

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Image © FLC/ADAGP Examining the houses that architects designed for themselves can provide insight into their design process, priorities, and philosophy. The structures also reflect their creators’ personal values, lifestyles, and aesthetic preferences. Read more »

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Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands

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Built as a prototype for the studio's Sprout concept, the Netherlands home was designed to feature as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and hemp insulation. In addition to the greenhouse, the terrace is our favourite place in the house," the other client Marjolein Bartels told Dezeen.

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How to Measure Performance for Architecture and Design Firms?

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Image © Marc Goodwin The field of architecture and design is a dynamic one, often managing large-scale investments and involving a wide array of professionals. Ibdadesign - Dubai. As the famous saying goes, “What gets measured gets managed.” Read more »

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Sculpting Time: The Contemporary Use of Marble in Bathroom Design

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Its durability ensured structures' longevity, while its cultural symbolism of purity and divine favor made it ideal for temples, theaters, and amphitheaters. Its timeless beauty and durability continue to captivate clients and designers alike. Read more »

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CLB Architects creates trio of "tectonic structures" for Wyoming residence

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US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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Collcoll hides stairs and seats in pixellated wooden structure at Pricefx office

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Thousands of wooden cubes inspired by the computer game Minecraft conceal utilities and create casual seating areas at this office in Prague designed by architecture studio Collcoll. Collcoll chose to enclose the staircase with a wooden structure that conceals staff lockers, changing rooms and utility spaces.