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City cars could become smaller thanks to electrification says Peugeot head of concepts

Deezen

The "global footprint of the automotive in big cities" could shrink thanks to advances in car technology, Peugeot 's Philippe-Emmanuel Jean told Dezeen at the European unveiling of the brand's Inception Concept EV. The same material also forms the chassis.

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CSFADA | TDA

ArchiDiaries

Initially, we proposed a 5-module prefabrication system with a particular geometry and a variety of combinations, with which we managed to build a multiplicity of formal and spatial definitions. Brutal honesty is assumed from the conception of zero maintenance. Inside, the light comes from above.

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Ben Caine is leading the charge with Passivhaus in Perth

Habitus Living

The clients sought to achieve Passivhaus, a relatively novel concept in Australia at the time. Using passive solar techniques – shading, orientation, cross ventilation – is not enough, there is still so much waste, a lot of material ends up in landfill, but most apparent is that you still need air conditioning. It’s definitive.

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CSFADA | TDA + ALBERTO MARTINEZ + GUIDO VILLALBA + YAGO GARCIA

ArchiDiaries

Initially, we proposed a 5-module prefabrication system with a particular geometry and a variety of combinations, with which we managed to build a multiplicity of formal and spatial definitions. Brutal honesty is assumed from the conception of zero maintenance. Inside, the light comes from above.

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Raw but refined interiors that celebrate texture and material

The Spaces

Vintage bricks have been sourced to build the cafe’s counter, and traditional techniques and materials, typically used in traditional machiya , such as earthen flooring and straw, have been used so that they will weather and blend with the rest of the interiors over time. New elements come from custom-built wooden furniture and steel chairs.

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Toronto artist Elycia SFA turns domestic spaces into intimate textiles

The Spaces

But I wasn’t totally sure how I wanted to integrate that concept into my other work.’ ‘It definitely felt very vulnerable at first to show these images of my living space, but I’ve really been enjoying the benign yet intimate imagery shown in the work,’ explains Elycia SFA. Courtesy of the artist.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

Such a straightforward translation of tekton to ‘builder;’ however, does not convey the depth or breadth of this architectural concept. Computational design tools can generate complex forms and optimize material usage, and advanced fabrication techniques can realize these forms with unprecedented precision.