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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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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Wood has been a staple material in construction for centuries, offering natural beauty, sustainability, and versatility. Over the years, wood-frame construction has witnessed significant innovations that have revolutionized the way we build structures.

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Piovenefabi creates repurposed-steel-beam stage at Horst Arts and Music festival

Deezen

The Ring is an eight-metre-high decagonal structure made of steel beams Designed as this year's main stage, the eight-metre-high decagonal structure comprised of yellow-painted steel beams sourced from a deconstructed on-site structure.

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Flowing vaulted roofs top Tarang arts space by The Grid Architects

Deezen

Named Tarang after the Hindi word for waves, the sweeping structure is formed of a series of timbrel vaults made from locally-sourced terracotta tiles without supporting beams or reinforcement. According to The Grid Architects , with an area of 279 square metres, it is one of the largest vaulted structures of its kind in India.

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Ten architecture projects by students at Carleton University

Deezen

Designed for Deconstruction by Arkoun Merchant "Designed for Deconstruction presents a framework for deconstruction in the context of Barrio Rodrigo Bueno, a self-built settlement in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "It The building's frame offers clues of its construction to the public.

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Let's build toward a circular economy

BD+C

Eric Corey Freed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sustainable,” would you be proud of that answer?

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Let's build towards a circular economy

BD+C

Eric Corey Feed University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Laboratories Modular Building Architects Adaptive Reuse Energy-Efficient Design Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction If someone asked you how your marriage was and you said “sustainable,” would you be proud of that answer?