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Nature meets nurture

Habitus Living

From preserving the integrity of the organic designs invented by nature, to protecting the physical environment from further pollution, Neolith is a guardian of the natural world — both in practice and in design. Neolith products are made from 100 per cent natural materials and are manufactured in carbon-neutral conditions.

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Gardenias House by Mano de Santo arquitectos

Archinect

Instead of opting for demolition, we carry out structural control tests and trials in collaboration with specialized laboratories and engineering. So, the real challenge lay in reusing the pre-existing structure and adapting the program to our clients' needs.

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Natural materials form "seamless connection" between English woodland and nursery

Deezen

Timber and rubber are among the natural materials used at this nursery in Stoke-on-Trent, which British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has designed to echo an adjacent nature reserve. One of the wings is dedicated to spaces for babies and preschool children, while the other is used for the forest school.

Nature 104
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"Design professionals can make choices to prove that disasters are not natural"

Deezen

The key lesson for design professionals, based on decades of previous disaster science, was that disasters can be stopped through planning, engineering and architecture connected to other skills and professions. Choices are made, through policies, laws, client expectations, tender details and budgeting, among other constraints.

Nature 103
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Industrial Facility for Unique Engineers | Dhulia Architecture Design Studio

ArchiDiaries

Excerpt: Industrial Facility for Unique Engineers is a workshop designed by the architectural firm Dhulia Architecture Design Studio. The requirements arose from the client’s need to implement a series of high-end machinery and services to develop and manage products manufactured by the firm.

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Austin's Pease Park revitalized to "integrate fun with nature"

Deezen

We hope Kingsbury Commons sets a standard for Austin parks by integrating fun and play within nature.". The embedded recreational amenities encourage visitors – both young and grown – to interact with nature and central Texas geology. Visitors are encouraged to interact with nature. The team restored a 1920s Tudor cottage.

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TW Ryan Architecture clads pyramidal Montana house in weathering steel

Deezen

TW Ryan Architecture topped the home with pyramidal roofs A key goal for the design team was to create a rugged home that could "withstand the ever-changing weather conditions, while reinforcing a refined engagement with the natural landscape of the unique site". One side of the home is set at an angle, adding a dynamic quality to the plan.

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