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

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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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ICON Initiative 99 by Beta Realities

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With “Collective Parts”, Beta Realities combines the power of construction-scale 3D printing with a software approach to planning that integrates the homeowners into a collective planning process. The software feeds fabrication information directly to 3D printers on-site for automated construction, revolutionizing on-demand housing.

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Future Materials: Rethinking Façades and Ceilings with Arktura

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Their global team now strives to be carbon-neutral, incorporating smart material sourcing and more efficient processing. As the company notes, their materials have a high proportion of recycled content and can be processed for recycling. The following projects showcase the company’s products through façade and ceiling solutions.

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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

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That is why careful construction estimates are necessary to ensure nothing gets overlooked. To overcome these complications, you need to have the best Construction Estimating Services. What Is Estimating in Construction? Determining the total cost of a building project refers to construction estimating.

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Geometry in Construction = Practical Geometry

Jane Griswold Radocchia

Geometry in construction = practical geometry. The 6 points, joined with lines, can be used in construction. A building needs to be stable, whatever materials it is made from, whatever form it takes. A-B in the diagram above became 1-2 , the width of the house. Does that seem strange, a philosophical stretch?

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Biosphere by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

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Strong climatic contrasts through the seasons have required highly resilient architectural types, incorporating the local materials of wood and stone. Diagram. Northern Sweden is known for its natural beauty, expansive forests, and distinctive biosphere. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. Image © BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group.

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Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. Construct Fort 137 Featuring Unobstructed Views of the Surround Desert and Canyons

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The curated material palette includes weathered steel, hot rolled steel, reconstituted oak, and travertine. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? The stacked stone walls were installed by master masons using local and regionally sourced materials. © Stetson Ybarra. © Stetson Ybarra. © Stephen Morgan.