Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Large glass facades, parametric forms and advanced engineering can be found in some of the leading educational facilities of today. Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. Below are just a few examples.

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Archinect

MARCH 13, 2023

Manhattan’s “Leaning Tower of FiDi,” developed by Fortis Property Group, has this dubious distinction: It is tilting by three inches to the north, and has been beset by numerous construction delays, disputes with lenders and more. How did this engineering blunder ever come to pass?

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Bustler

AUGUST 28, 2023

The American Institute of Steel Construction ’s AISC Education Foundation has announced a total of $211,000 worth of scholarships to 48 architecture, engineering, and construction management students across the country for the 2023–24 academic year. We’ve also awarded the inaugural Steven J.

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Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

La Sagrada Familia Foundation has announced that the monumental church in Barcelona is set for completion in 2026, 100 years after the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí. Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and was led by Gaudí until his passing in 1926. Work is progressing on Sagrada Familia's tallest spire.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

From laying the foundation to adding the finishing touches, every step requires careful planning, skilled labor, and attention to detail. This comprehensive guide explores the intricate process of home, floor, and basement construction, offering insights, tips, and recommendations to help you navigate this complex journey successfully.

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Archinect

JULY 31, 2023

miles of a former monorail structure repurposed into a walkway , will take guests 32 feet above the ground and provide new views of and experiences with the zoo’s diverse wildlife, hardwood forest, and wetlands. The construction leader was PCL. The project, which saw 1.25

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e-architect

JULY 6, 2023

This approach allowed the essence of the building’s character to emerge, highlighting its original structure. An example of this strategy are the brick walls and wooden beams, which have been reinforced structurally with steel additions painted dark grey.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2023

New Affiiliates has repurposed an architectural mockup for a garden shed structure Architectural models are used in many large construction projects for design review. New Affiliates and Steward Halevy saw an opportunity to try and use these models to replace public structures in Queens, which they noticed were often in disrepair.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2024

Bodas Mian Anger and Aston Martin have designed a skyscraper in Miami Aston Martin claims that the new skyscraper is the tallest residential structure in Florida, though it may soon be surpassed by one of the other towers going up in Miami. The Aston Martin building was a challenge in relation to the proximity of the water," he said. "[It]

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2024

The students constructed Field Station as part of the Architectural Association's Design + Make Programme, which also saw the construction of Sawmill Shelter in 2017. Other wooden pavilions featured on Dezeen include Craft Not Carbon by Studio Saar and Webb Yates Engineers and Growing Up by New Office Works.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2024

Japanese studio Tono Mirai Architects has used soil and wood to create Toiletowa, a curving structure in Saitama prefecture containing a public toilet that reuses wastewater. The material covers the wooden frames of the two curving walls that enclose the public toilet, which is topped by a gently curving timber roof with skylights.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2024

London studio Woo Architects will employ the principles of a circular economy for its design of the UK Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka , which will have a reversible gridded structure. It is being designed by Woo Architects alongside Japanese contractor ES Global, which has said the modular structure will also enable rapid construction.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Bay Area studio David Baker Architects has completed 145 units of social housing using modular construction and a weathering steel facade in San Francisco , California. The use of modular construction reduced the project's timeline from the average five to seven years to three. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

An official report into the collapse of a 10-year-old mass-timber bridge in Norway in August 2022 has criticised the structure's design and construction. A recent report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) was critical of parties involved in the bridge's construction and management.

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2023

Our next Timber Revolution case study profiles a mass-timber office building by Michael Green Architecture , which became the first tall wooden structure in the USA when it completed in 2016. The mass-timber structure was also lighter than a steel or concrete equivalent, meaning the depth of the building's foundation could be reduced. "T3

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure. These are some of the most critical factors determining whether a structure will withstand the test of time. What is Construction Material Testing (CMT). Different Construction Materials That Need to Be Tested.

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Design Thoughts Architects

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Classical Villa Construction in Bangalore. Construction of this classical luxury villa is now taking place in Bangalore. This villa design that we created has a G+3 structure. These marks are attached to strong structures such as plinths, roads, or trees. This 2400 square-foot north-facing plot is rectangular in shape.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Helsinki-based JKMM Architects used glulam and black spruce cladding to relate the Chappe Art House to surrounding timber structures in the coastal town of Tammisaari, Finland. It has a glued laminated (glulam) timber structure and was clad in black-stained spruce as a nod to the nearby timber buildings.

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Dwell

JUNE 15, 2022

Each of its three structures—a residence, artist’s studio, and bath house—features a catchment with a reservoir system that purifies harvested rainwater. All three of the structures share a tectonic vocabulary of volcanic-rock clad foundations and vegetated roofs."

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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 17, 2022

Until recently crawl space foundations have been the favored and most popular type of foundation system. But recent years have seen an increasing interested and popularity of slab-on-grade foundations. What Is a Slab-On-Grade Foundation? What is a Crawlspace Foundation?

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Carried out early this year, the test featured a massive hydraulic table to prove the resiliency of a skyscraper constructed out of engineer timber against seismic magnitudes similar to 6.7 earthquakes. This is a type of technology that allows buildings to self-centre and actually be repaired and be immediately occupiable."

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30X40 Design Workshop

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A structural engineer is a part of the design team for all my residential work in the studio. In this video you'll join me for the kick-off meeting with my engineer as we begin developing the structural design for the Outpost project. Many thanks! Watch the Outpost Series.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2023

A series of overlapping "petals" constructed from bamboo and clad in shiny copper shingles shelter Lumi Shala, a yoga and meditation space in Bali, Indonesia, by local studio Ibuku. Along the entrances, gently curving mud foundations invite comfortable lounging. They are at rest, while bamboo arches soar above," it continued.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

One of the last structures designed by Hadid, the tents were created by Zaha Hadid Architects ( ZHA ) in collaboration with non-profit Education Above All Foundation ( EAA ) as schools and health clinics for displaced populations throughout the Middle East. Above: a structure used for education in Turkey.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2022

The gallery is part of the Chianti Foundation, a contemporary art museum in Marfa created by artist Donald Judd. Constructed during the 1940s as three warehouses devoted to storing wool and mohair, it was turned into a gallery by Judd in the 1980s but had been deteriorating because of the desert conditions.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The primary suite cantilevers slightly out from the perimeter of the foundation with a glazed corner. The house is constructed of concrete block, the most accessible material in the area, and covered on both the exterior and interior with naturally pigmented cement. Rogelio Rojas Castro Structural engineering: Ing.

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Dwell

JULY 26, 2022

The carbon-sequestering construction is on display throughout the interiors, where Maich Swift Architects added subtle finishes and fixtures for warm, welcoming spaces. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2024

A foundation that manages the house gifted it to the museum to be part of its permanent collection, moving it from a storage unit in New York to southern California. These support the cantilevered upper floors, running up through the structure and reappearing as columns supporting a shade structure on the canopy.

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Deezen

JANUARY 30, 2024

While the building and its site were largely in disrepair, CollectiveProject retained its original structure and adapted the interior arrangement to create brighter classrooms and cooler outdoor spaces. The studio updated the existing school with a canopy and outdoor spaces. Top image: the school is located in Andhra Pradesh.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 29, 2024

At the cutting edge of architecture, landscaping, and engineering, the project by MASSLAB architecture office for the new roof of Bragança’s Water Treatment Plant will allow public use of this infrastructure, which until now only served with a utilitarian purpose. Source by MASSLAB.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

Brazilian architect Denis Joelsons has completed a renovation of a series of brick structures called Sítio Rio Acima near São Paulo , including a primary home with a vaulted ceiling and arched clerestory window. The renovation was completed by architect Denis Joelsons In 2022, Denis Joelsons stitched the 34,425-square metre (8.5-acre)

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

As part of our Timber Revolution series, we have rounded up the world's 10 tallest buildings with mass-timber structures, including an engineered-wood shopping-centre extension and a carbon-negative cultural centre. metre-tall luxury apartment and retail tower in Wisconsin was certified last year as the world's tallest timber building.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

Named Jiangxi River Bridge, the structure is used by cars, cyclists and pedestrians and is intended to become a landmark for the city in Sichuan province. The structure was predominantly prefabricated, meaning it was delivered to the site in sections before being connected with on-site welding, helping to reduce construction time.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The studio added a metal and glass extension to the school The extension included the "careful inssertaion" of a modern, glass-lined structure between the cathedral and the school. Bloszies, FAIA Structural engineer: Murphy, Burr, Curry, Inc. The photography is by Matthew Millman , courtesy The Office of Charles F.

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e-architect

AUGUST 17, 2023

photo © Arch-Exist As arches provide the most efficient bridge structure for spans between 120-250 metres, this symmetrical bridge is composed of two primary steel arches that rise from either side of the road deck. As they rise, the arches lean together to touch tangentially at their crown, stabilising the structure from lateral wind forces.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 23, 2023

Photo © Arch Exist As arches provide the most efficient bridge structure for spans between 120-250 metres, this symmetrical bridge is composed of two primary steel arches that rise from either side of the road deck. As they rise, the arches lean together to touch tangentially at their crown, stabilising the structure from lateral wind forces.

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