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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

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. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape.

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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

ArchDaily

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. Architects and designers are now more than ever exploring and integrating innovative materials into their projects. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured. Read more »

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7 Top AI Tools for Architectural Rendering and Visualization

Architizer

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. Architectural rendering is not a foreign concept. Explore the complete library of categories here.

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Eight kitchens with striking material palettes of contrasting colours and textures

Deezen

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 is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Architectural visualization tools to facilitate concept communication, iteration, and execution

The Architect's Newsletter

Like many other analog processes, technology has optimized these practices, expanding The post Architectural visualization tools to facilitate concept communication, iteration, and execution appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. It’s also time consuming.

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COS unveils "most sustainable store concept to date"

Deezen

COS architectural creative lead Marcus Cole explains how more sustainable design principles were used in its recently opened concept stores, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. This flagship store in Stockholm is the first in Europe to adopt the most sustainable store concept from COS to date," he said.

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Thonik creates colourful visual identity for Hong Kong's M+ museum

Deezen

Dutch design agency Thonik has created a visual identity for the M+ museum in Hong Kong featuring a range of vibrant colours influenced by the city's architecture and neon signage. Thonik has created a visual identity for the M+ museum. The visual identity is used across the museum's physical and digital advertising.