Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Add water, through rain and irrigation, and the soil expands.

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aasarchitecture

JULY 7, 2022

Combined with the unique geographical environment of the volcanic region of Iceland, the traditional local construction technology of turf house is used to integrate the architecture with the landscape, respect the nature, integrate it into the nature, and reshape the new landscape. Image © CAA Architects. Image © CAA Architects.

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Architizer

JUNE 3, 2022

The main house was a very attractive building, but due to the budget, the construction work, and the difficulty of design and construction, it was decided to use only the detached house. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten.

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Architizer

AUGUST 7, 2023

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. The result is a remarkable self-built residential property unlike any other.

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Architizer

JUNE 27, 2023

Innovative Models of Affordable Housing To accelerate the supply of public housing in the city of Barcelona, the IMHAB (Barcelona’s Municipal Institute of Housing and Renovation) is promoting an industrialized construction system using shipping containers. Who benefits from these homes? Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Housing Residential Sustainability Real Estate 72

Landscape Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By Stephen Zacks An old industrial site in 2020, before the construction of Benjakitti Forest Park in Bangkok. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Kongjian Yu, FASLA, sketches the concept for Chinatown Park in Boston in 2003. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 31, 2022

revealed a vulva-shaped spaceship concept in March and the yonic craft became the month's most-read piece. According to the group, the concept was created to challenge the convention of phallic spacecraft design and "restore gender equality to the cosmos". March – Vulva Spaceship aims to counter prevalence of phallic spacecraft.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Students: George McCracken and Nada Gatalo Course: Master of Landscape Architecture – first-year foundation studio Tutors: Sanjukta Sen and Yadiel Rivera-Díaz In Between Heights: A 'Yes in my Backyard!' The project is grounded in the concept of incrementality maintained by a community land trust.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2022

New York-based Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North (ASA North) designed Argo Factory for non-profit organisation The Pejman Foundation to house its art collection. To achieve this, it carried out its early concept work with Patrick Hobgood and his US studio Hobgood Architects. Photo is by Kevyan Radan. Photo is by Kevyan Radan. "It

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Prepare to be amazed as we take you on an enchanting journey through their extraordinary creations – from concept to construction, each masterpiece exudes unparalleled beauty and showcases the epitome of craftsmanship. Water conservation is another crucial element in Cullum Homes’ eco-friendly approach.

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Dwell

AUGUST 23, 2023

It was a way to put the Monsanto Company at the leading edge of new construction materials and techniques. For Monsanto, this was all about research and experimentation in plastics materials and fabrication techniques. An early concept for the House of the Future’s Atoms for Living Kitchen.

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Architizer

JULY 23, 2023

Our response was to generate a fundamental dialogue between glass, stone, and human occupation; to utilize advanced modern technology to fabricate the materials in a way that is both futuristic yet grounded in traditional historic construction methodologies; and to change everything without changing anything.

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Utilities Glass Renovation Consulting 85

Architizer

MARCH 23, 2023

This is the vision of arcology, a concept that combines architecture and ecology with the goal of creating self-sustaining, high-density urban environments that will help navigate humanity through the current climate, population and resource challenges we are currently facing. At the time, the idea seemed radical and mostly unnecessary.

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Cities Building Sustainability Transportation 81

Deezen

JUNE 1, 2023

The installation also demonstrates one of the more than 100 techniques, devised by Vladimirov and Jaworowska in collaboration with local architects, for how the windows can be installed regardless of size or shape. Steel rods dangle from the three progressively smaller arches that make up each gateway, musically jingling in the breeze.

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aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

TSOA has landed and is thriving at Arcosanti, the experimental desert community in Arizona owned and operated by The Cosanti Foundation, a fellow nonprofit. By confronting the realities of construction, all projects test and explore the notion of “shelter”, expanding its possible outputs and underlining building as a critical practice.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2023

Designed for flexible and audacious individuals seeking creative solutions for a better and more sustainable life, this degree uses a unique combination of a solid foundation in design, a demanding project-based methodology and a focus on real-life challenges.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2022

Here are 50 individuals and studios who are doing pioneering work, ranging from architects exploring timber construction to designers thinking radically about circularity and scientists developing new low-carbon materials. Ellen MacArthur, former sailor and founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Find out more about Andrew Waugh ›.

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Architizer

AUGUST 23, 2023

Yet, while ambition remains too slow, more and more designers are hoping to reverse the architecture and construction industry’s negative impact on our planet. Many techniques fall under the banner of bioclimatic architecture, with each continent and society having unique requirements.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 14, 2023

Similar to earthbag construction , they are drawing attention because of the amazing interior and building specifications that are appearing online. But consider this: The construction of a cob house isn’t bra nd new. The exterior and interior of these houses follow the basic construction techniques with modern design.

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Housing Building Technique Modern 59

ArchiDiaries

JUNE 4, 2022

In our current times of housing shortage, climate crisis, social inequality, and isolation, the sustainability-oriented and people-centred concept of the Fuggerei provides a global role model. It responds to the tremendous social and ecological questions of our time. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the architects”).

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Education Concept Sustainability Urban Development 77

Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Explore design trends, materials, and construction techniques to gather ideas for your project. Consider the following tips to make the most of your available square footage: • Open Concept Design: Knocking down walls to create an open-concept layout can make your home feel more spacious and inviting.

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Remodeling Renovation Home Exterior 79

The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Creative Design Concepts : Making a statement is essential in Dubai’s cutthroat business environment. source: pinterest.com Technological Collaboration : In the era of digitalization, technology is the foundation of any prosperous company. The creation of a timeless and lasting aesthetic is just as important as visual appeal.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 12, 2022

At Light + Building, concepts for the networked and intelligent city of the future – the smart city – already exist. Sustainable expansions to buildings in timber construction, for example, are being used to offer more living space. Smart city concepts rely heavily on technological advancements and breakthroughs.

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Management Cities Smart Buildings Building 64

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

From briefing to concept and delivery to installation, every step is involved in the creative process to ensure each piece of artwork is uniquely created and perfectly fitted for each project. By changing this mindset, we were able to better communicate our ideas and visualise the concept to our clients.

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Art Installation Materials Sketching 105

e-architect

APRIL 28, 2023

Siting restrictions limit the construction of buildings near the cliff. Therefore, in order to fully enjoy the views, the new construction had to be built in alignment with the cliff’s profile at a distance of 20 m. Résidence des Forge consists of three wings set on a natural stone foundation.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up nine student projects that utilise visualisation techniques to represent architecture and interior projects. These undergraduate and postgraduate students have used either hand drawn or computer generated imagery to create their design concepts, while some have used a combination of both techniques.

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Architizer

APRIL 19, 2023

Their stance champions seemingly oppositional concepts — for example, old and new, collective and individual, beginning and end — and places these notions in dialogue with each other. Chen Foundation , Hong Kong Delivering precise and elegant schemes across Asia, this burgeoning practice promotes considerate and thoughtful problem-solving.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Commercial 106

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Pukou district government put forward this new planning concept in order to preserve older parts of the city while enhancing the city centre. The overall design concept draws on the urban fabric and development landscape of Nanjing, or the ‘two main parts of the city on both sides of the river’. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy.

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Cities Commercial Sketching Technique 52

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 20, 2022

The Pukou district government put forward this new planning concept in order to preserve older parts of the city while enhancing the city centre. The overall design concept draws on the urban fabric and development landscape of Nanjing, or the ‘two main parts of the city on both sides of the river’. Image © Benoy. Image © Benoy.

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Cities Commercial Sketching Technique 52

Architecture Ideas

MAY 30, 2022

One of the first decisions to make when building a home from the bottom up is to consider the types of house foundations. House foundations are available in a variety of types and ways. House foundations are at the lowest portion or structure, which supports the rest of the house. Different Types of House Foundation .

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Foundation Home Housing Structure 69

e-architect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Morocco Architecture News 2022, North African Buildings, Construction Design, Property Images, Architects. A first of its kind in Africa and the Arab world, YMAA was initiated and organized by the Archimedia group, the first and leading media for architecture and construction on the African continent. Morocco Architecture News.

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Building Architecture Foundation Education 52

e-architect

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The logic of the architectural cultural centre concept derived from the idea of natural elements. In other words, the carrier of architectural design concept is derived from nature. Is there a more suitable systematic construction control of complex streamlined architectural design for current Chinese local construction techniques?

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Architizer

MAY 19, 2023

The foundation of Western architecture cannot be told without citing the architectural legacy of Greece. After the fall of Constantinople, Ottoman architecture pervaded throughout Greek cities, most notably within new religious construction. Although conservatism was always sustained due to the nation’s unstable economic standing.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Engineering 104

e-architect

JUNE 6, 2023

Currently under construction, the centre will provide a space for creative expression, training, and performance in Africa’s biggest refugee settlement, which is currently home to over 270,000 refugees who have fled violence in neighbouring South Sudan.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 13, 2023

UNStudio’s design for the refurbishment of a former bank headquarters, ‘Fellenoord 15’, in the Dutch city of Eindhoven, was commissioned by Edge and holistically fuses a healthy and flexible work concept with a highly sustainable, tech-enabled building. The design achieved a BREEAM-Excellent sustainability rating.

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Real Estate Sustainability Building Safety 52

Deezen

JUNE 26, 2022

The brief for this project was to create a sustainable pavilion for outdoor clothing brand Patagonia, inspired by the concept that a stone has a pulse as we do. The Gloy Chair is Sweeney's interpretation of both the material and the traditional techniques used to create the Orkney chair. The Pulse of Stone by Soo Jin Yang.

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Students Project Design Inspiration 94

Deezen

MAY 27, 2023

Brutalism celebrates the use of quality materials and considered construction, which has been applied to each stage of the design process, from initial visual research to the careful planning of the final collection. The prints use a variety of both digital and traditional techniques to produce a series of exciting and diverse outcomes.

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