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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

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This concept is interesting as it identifies that, similar to its function in humans, the skin plays a role in protecting and regulating the interior setting, besides contributing to the aesthetics of the building. More than just protective barriers, they are experienced as means of active interaction with the context.

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Houses in Peru: 5 Projects That Use Cement Blocks in Their Construction

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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.

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

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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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Eight kitchens with striking material palettes of contrasting colours and textures

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The kitchens in this roundup exemplify how a combination of seemingly clashing materials can create a rich and interesting palette. Here are eight kitchens with eye-catching material palettes made up of contrasting colours and textures. This was contrasted with cool tones in the polished floor and steel-blue-painted ceiling.

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BMW launches concept car that changes into 32 different colours

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BMW has unveiled an updated version of its colour-changing car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, expanding the concept from black and white to a full colour palette. The German auto brand presented the technology as part of its latest concept car, the BMW i Vision Dee, which is on display at CES 2023.

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Winning Material: Redwood Details Star in the Design of Sonoma Raceway

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Designed by award-winning architecture firm Perkins Eastman , the raceway facility blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings with pattern stock and S4S material, offering a thrilling experience for racing enthusiasts while embodying a commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

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To reflect on these questions, this collection examines a diverse array of residential buildings from around the globe that integrate arches as integral elements of both their exteriors and interiors. The residence was conceptualized as comprising four primary symmetrical volumes arranged around a central core.