ArchDaily

MAY 27, 2024

Image © Iván Salinero Beyond being a prefabricated material currently produced in large quantities, the use of concrete blocks in architecture continues to evolve to meet the demands and needs of contemporary societies that are constantly changing. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

Image © ImagenSubliminal Kengo Kuma uses materials to connect with the local context and the users of his projects. The textures and elementary forms of constructive systems, materials, and products, are exhibited and used in favor of the architectural concept, giving value to the functions that will be carried out in each building.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

The material, once seemingly forgotten by modernity, has resurged with full force, facing significant challenges but also revealing promising opportunities. Due to technological advancements and research into the limits and possibilities of this material, there has been a significant leap in the development of wood in construction.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Multidisciplinary designer Jozeph Forakis has unveiled the concept for a luxury superyacht, christened Pegasus, that he described as “invisible both in design and in her environmental impact.” The yacht is distinguished by its reflective façade and its multi-tiered glass wings.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A team at the University of British Columbia has developed “smart construction robots ” for performing basic tasks on construction sites, such as lifting and moving objects. Tony Yang observes as the robot decides how to navigate around the obstacle and complete its task, without n eeding a human operator.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Construction has commenced on the largest community of 3D printed residences in the United States. The hundred-home 'Wolf Ranch' development was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D printing technology group ICON and is being constructed in the city of Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin.

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, concrete has aided architects and engineers in pushing the traditional boundaries of design. Today, it is the most widely used construction material on the planet.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

3D printing company ICON has been awarded funding by NASA to develop lunar surface construction systems. ” Concept render of ICON's proposed system. ” Concept render of ICON's proposed system.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Image © Stephane Brugger “The concept was always there, but the design and construction standards of the time favored the automobile. A green space was enacted in a void created by removing the existing central median strip, and safety lighting has been installed to prevent tunnel sensation.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

As part of the project, Seymourpowell devised four automated disassembly mechanism concepts using an electric toothbrush as an example for their animated graphics. Un-Made suggests automated disassembly mechanisms for an electric toothbrush The first Un-Made concept is a pin mechanism. The second concept is a vacuum mechanism.

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Archinect

JULY 12, 2022

Two months after being named the designer of the prestigious annual MPavilion commission in Melbourne, Australia, Thailand-based practice all(zone) has revealed an experimental concept featuring a mixture of materials and forms they claim are previously unseen in the country's architectural history.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Reducing the amount of concrete used in construction would have a major impact on climate change. Yet they are just as strong, and can easily be used in the construction of high-density, high-rise buildings, meeting a practical need in a world with a population projected to grow by over 2 billion in the next thirty years. Photo by J.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Client, architect and entrepreneur: LAO SCOP Photos: ©LAO SCOP Localization: 12 rue de la Montjoie, Saint-Denis, 93 210, France Surface: 66 m² / 710 ft² Performances: 55% of re-used materials Calendar: Conception and construction (exept siding): June-October 2021 Siding with re-used materials: September 2022 On the site of the former (..)

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Archinect

APRIL 1, 2022

A new report released today by the industry group Lumber Supply Research Group (LSRG) reveals a dramatically increased scarcity of lumber in the digital realm as demand for the sought-after material has skyrocketed within the last quarter, leading to significant price hikes and delays in construction projects throughout the industry.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Image © Roland Halbe When delving into the envelope of construction and examining how the interior relates to the exterior, the concept of greenhouses emerges as an opportunity to cultivate life indoors, whether dependent on external factors or not.

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That is why careful construction estimates are necessary to ensure nothing gets overlooked. To overcome these complications, you need to have the best Construction Estimating Services. What Is Estimating in Construction? Determining the total cost of a building project refers to construction estimating.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

A new experimental demonstration glamping concept that represents likely the first building project made using mycelium in the Czech Republic has debuted from the home reconstruction financier Buřinka with a cross-disciplinary team from Mykilio and the Czech Technical University called MYMO.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The winning concept aims to reduce the time between the start of a fire and when it is reported The Re:Create Design Challenge tasked entrants to come up with creative ideas to repurpose old Samsung devices or materials and transform them into new products or services. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible. Rather than insisting on themselves, these spectacular concepts not only blend in with their location but are fundamentally part of that place. Building huge resorts is another.

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Architizer

MAY 25, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Søren Pihlmann: The space itself with all the existing materials and components. Were any parts of the project dramatically altered from conception to construction, and if so, why? In a way, the conception was to develop the project along the way.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Image © Rasmus Hortshøj - COAST The principles of the circular economy have been most influential and applicable to the construction industry. Emphasizing the efficient use of resources, models around reuse and recycling of components and materials are increasingly being pioneered by global architecture practices.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Image © Héctor Santos-Diéz Moving towards modernity implies questioning established concepts. Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction.

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Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

Built out of local materials and relying on local craftsmanship, the continuous flow of the skin around the building produces a series of adjacent semi-open spaces that improve ventilation, reduce heat gain and offer shading against direct sunlight. Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters.

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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 photography is by D415.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The incorporation of sustainable materials is no longer a fleeting trend, but a pivotal force in shaping the future of architecture. This in-depth examination delves into the historical origins of sustainable materials, their ongoing evolution, and their profound significance in modern architecture.

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2023

These undergraduate and postgraduate architecture students have created models from materials such as wood , plastic , clay and fabric using techniques including laser cutting, 3D printing and construction by hand. Gravitational Tectonic sees robotics and 3D printing merged with clay to produce intricate lattice-like structures.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2023

Ambitious concepts like Nikken Sekkei 's proposal for the world's tallest timber skyscraper can accelerate the use of engineered wood but should not be the focus, argues Hajime Aoyagi in this Timber Revolution interview. We do not think it is necessary to focus too much on high-rise buildings or pure mass-timber construction," he explained.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

RT Residence / Jacobsen Arquitetura © Pedro Kok Wood in contemporary construction is often associated with coziness, simplicity, and a certain sense of nobility.

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ArchDaily

JULY 25, 2023

Courtesy of Flexbrick There are many building materials that have experienced minimal changes since their initial inception in the field of architecture. An example of this is brick, a timeless material that has been able to adapt over the years, serving functions such as walls, cladding, and flooring, among others. It aspires."

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Archinect

JANUARY 24, 2024

The once-secretive plan for a startup new community in Solano County , Northern California, is beginning to materialize as the company known as California Forever has begun publicizing details for their proposed development ahead of a potential November vote to determine its future.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 8, 2024

Concept of dreams about a new home. In the midst of these challenges, resilient construction practices emerge as a critical solution to ensure the longevity and adaptability of our built environment. In this context, the need for construction practices that can withstand and adapt to these changes is more critical than ever.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In collaboration with The Prospectivists and Broadside Studios , material research and resource platform Material ConneXion has released its first major trend report, entitled Eunomia , which can be interpreted as “Fair Measure or the Good Norm.” Photos courtesy of The Living. The biggest takeaway?

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