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The Resilient Construction Imperative in the Face of Climate Change

Santa Cruz Architect

In the midst of these challenges, resilient construction practices emerge as a critical solution to ensure the longevity and adaptability of our built environment. This article explores the importance of resilient construction in the context of changing climate conditions, emphasizing the twin pillars of durability and adaptability.

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EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten and Buro Happold

aasarchitecture

EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin offers a new vision of a sustainable future for construction with timber. A modular wood and concrete system was used for construction, comprising timber columns and prefabricated timberhybrid slab panels. The project consists of two buildings: the larger Carré and the smaller Solitaire. Photo © HGEsch.

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"If we want a new materiality we have to reimagine our relationship with the world"

Deezen

Promotion: architects Joseph Grima and Vo Trong Nghia were among a group of international urban design thinkers who met at the 2022 Living Cities Forum in Melbourne, Australia to discuss the construction industry's material use in a world of finite resources. It is not a technological fix alone. Partnership content.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

Architizer

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. Steel’s strength and slenderness allow for long-span structures, an indicator of industrial purpose.

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Lost Masterpieces: 6 Iconic Buildings That Met the Wrecking Ball

Architizer

Constructed in 1972, Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo’s Ginza district was one of the world’s most radical housing blocks. To make matters worse, there were health concerns over the large quantities of asbestos used in its construction. While a developer was sought to fund the structure’s restoration, the appeal was unsuccessful.

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Manchester School of Architecture presents 13 architecture student projects

Deezen

The &rchitecture course explores how professional and personal behaviour can enable urban development and construction to be more inclusive, respond to diverse economic models, protect and produce public commons, and make sustainable use of materials and labour. Making our cities more inclusive has never been more urgent.

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What Is A Manufactured Home?

The Architect's Guide

In the States, they can be traced back as far as the 1870s where they were built in North Carolina and constructed to be pulled by horses. By the 1960s, 2-section mobile homes — constructed on top of a chassis with wheels so they could be moved about freely — were in demand. Instead, they’re constructed on a permanent steel chassis.