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Is Mass Timber the Key Element in a Low Carbon Future?

ArchDaily

They employ an ancient technique called “bracket set construction” that requires no nails or metal parts to connect wooden structural elements. So what is with the hype about innovation in “mass timber” construction over the past few years? Scandinavian stave churches are nearly as durable.

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Texoversum Innovation Center by allmannwappner | Office buildings

Architonic

<p class="p1">Textile construction is the theme of the design both in function, with a weaving of different disciplines and activities on the interior, and in form, with the representational woven exterior that makes the building so distinct.

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Texoversum Innovation Center by allmannwappner, Menges Scheffler Architekten and Jan Knippers Ingenieure | Office buildings

Architonic

<p class="p1">Textile construction is the theme of the design both in function, with a weaving of different disciplines and activities on the interior, and in form, with the representational woven exterior that makes the building so distinct.

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ACSA announces 2022 Timber Education Prize winners

Archinect

As a result, students preparing to enter the field of architecture and construction must learn the techniques and applications that fall in line with mass timber trends affecting the industry. With mass timber's popularity increasing over the years, it has become a difficult building material to obtain as of late.

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A Reimagined Monument in Germany and a Scent Installation in the Netherlands: 9 Unbuilt Pavilions Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

ArchDaily

Pavilions are often commissioned for events, exhibitions, or cultural programs, offering opportunities to explore innovative materials, construction techniques, and spatial concepts on a smaller scale. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior.

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Constructing Excellence: Lieb Tang Rodfai Villas in Pattaya

DesignRulz

Lieb Tang Rodfai Villas: Pattaya’s Construction Masterpiece The realm of construction is not merely about erecting structures; it’s an art, a symphony of innovation and precision. This marked a pioneering step, introducing an elite category of concrete mix to the regional residential construction narrative.

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Loom Room shows 3D weaving is "the strongest and lightest construction"

Deezen

Named Loom Room, the installation is a continuation of Jongerius 's research into 3D weaving, which she says is "the strongest and lightest construction that we have". The designer explained that in recent years, the technique has been used to make airbags in cars , as well as aircraft bodies made from woven carbon fibres.