Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Reducing the amount of concrete used in construction would have a major impact on climate change. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. This, he explained, is the concept behind VAULTED AG’s revolutionary floor plates. Photo by J. Kurt Schmidt. That is an absolute absurdity.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As societal tides continue to pivot towards global sustainability practices, contemporary architectural design is undergoing a transformative shift. The incorporation of sustainable materials is no longer a fleeting trend, but a pivotal force in shaping the future of architecture.

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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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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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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. Read more »

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

With just over three weeks left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024 , we spoke to last year's sustainability winners about how their success led to attention and new clients. Propel your idea to the next level" As a start-up, PulpaTronics believes Dezeen Awards served as a prestigious endorsement and gave it a chance to elevate its concept.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2023

Promotion: window manufacturer Velux and Danish architecture studio EFFEKT have created a design tool to help architects and developers build sustainably "with little cost and effort". This free tool offers a simple, holistic framework for the planning, ideation and design of sustainable buildings," said Velux.

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

Renewable and eco-friendly materials like recycled metal and low-VOC paints can improve indoor air quality, while passive design strategies optimize natural light and ventilation. Crafted from 90% salvaged materials, the space is a rich patchwork of texture and color. Rather, the past life of each material becomes imbued in the space.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

The urgency to address the pressing issues of climate change, social inequalities and the need for sustainable, resilient and livable communities is more evident than ever. This new movement, also known as Modernism, sought to address these issues by embracing new materials, technologies and, most importantly, new design principles.

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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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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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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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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Over the past year, searches for sustainable fashion have grown in popularity on Pinterest. We round up 10 projects from our sustainable fashion board which feature items made from more environmentally friendly materials. The fashion industry generates an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Preserving the site for enjoyment also meant respecting it by incorporating sustainable practices and technologies into the design. What inspired the initial concept for your design? The experience of the entire landscape was central in the concept that drove the design. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Architonic

APRIL 25, 2022

With so much commitment to a change in awareness in the construction industry, it goes without saying that the actions of Heinze as an information service provider must also follow sustainable concepts. All paper used comes from ecologically, economically and socially sustainable forestry.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

Constructed from structural timber, Waugh Thistleton Architects clad the exterior of the six-storey building in tulipwood timber louvres from the street level to the roof. Its foundation and lower ground floor were made from concrete, with the rest of the structure constructed from cross-laminated timber (CLT).

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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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SW Oregon Architect

MAY 28, 2023

president and CEO of Autonomic Materials explains the concepts underlying the technology of self-healing high-performance coatings. The Willamette Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute continues to produce well-attended “Lunch & Learn” continuing education opportunities. Gerald Wilson , Ph.D

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior. Read more »

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? What drove the selection of materials used in the project? The materials and the furniture used in both the interior and the exterior areas are fully compatible with the natural terrain. © Lefteris Tsikandilakis.

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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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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.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? To consequently follow our concept of seamless connection to the exterior we needed to apply all our design tricks. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? How important was sustainability as a design criteria as you worked on this project? .

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Despite the phrase finding its way into common architectural and design parlance, one look at most metropolitan areas today tells us how far the concept still has to go before we can claim mainstream adoption in practice. Simply put, the concept was born not from a tender or proposal, but internal carbon and environmental accounting.

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e-architect

JULY 14, 2023

The overall narrative logic of the space follows this design concept, which completed the secondary creation and transformation from the perspective of design by dismantling the biological circulatory system of arteries and the structure of material transportation in the body.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Project Status: Concept. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Alexander D’Hooghe: We were inspired by the frontier of the North Sea as a place for sustainable planning. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Sustainability is the central purpose of the project.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Dutch firm DP6 Architectuurstudio has created a mostly bio-based pavilion for the Floriade 2022 horticultural expo in Almere, the Netherlands , which aims to demonstrate exemplary use of natural materials in contemporary construction. The pavilion serves as an example of bio-based construction.

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Architizer

AUGUST 17, 2022

For over 5000 years humans have understood the material benefits of cork. The material is sourced from the bark of cork oaks — found mainly along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea — and for centuries has been used to make floating devices, seals for containers and sandals. Register here ! 042_Corkscrew House. The Hill Cork House.

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Archinect

MAY 5, 2022

Its completion is a major milestone for the use of the increasingly popular material in the U.S. Image © William McDonough + Partners Construction images provided by the firm tell a narrative of its design features and the process behind McDonough's concepts of "Building like a Tree," "Design for Disassembly," and " The Five Goods."

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2023; Submission Deadline Mar 4, 2023 The Mountain Resort Design Competition is a fantastic opportunity for architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and other design professionals to create an unforgettable and sustainable resort experience. The location of the site is at this link: [link].

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