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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The competition brief called for the design of a new plant shop, fruit and vegetables.

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University of Southern California presents 10 architecture student projects

Deezen

This framework is applied to an affordable housing cooperative model located in Venice Beach in Los Angeles, USA, comprised of flexible and deconstructable mass timber modules." I began by acknowledging that current architectural education and practices remain strictly within regulated parameters.

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Rotterdam 2023: Part 2 - Urban Design and Architecture

Community Architect

Sustainability A lot of presenters used the term circular economy, meaning that materials used for construction are either recycled or will be recycled after a building gets "deconstructed". The Powerhouse offices are constructed from heavy timber and for a floating structure this seems quite appropriate.