ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool. You add a layer when you're cold and take off a layer when you're hot."

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have published their study into how materials made from nanocellulose and algae can be used as sustainable architectural materials. Related on Archinect: Architecture's top green projects and sustainability innovations in 2023 “For the first time.

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Archinect

MAY 22, 2024

The project is a collaboration between the university's Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) at the university. Jan Knippers and Gregor Neubauer to produce the prototype using CNC milling techniques and curved CLT panels.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Image © Helene Sandberg Seratech's technology , developed by Sam Draper and Barney Shanks, eliminates the CO₂ footprint of concrete and reduces carbon emissions in construction. This innovative process uses silica, a waste product from flue gases, as a carbon-negative cement replacement in concrete. Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

Image Courtesy of Swatchbox Milan Design Week rarely fails to deliver on compelling showcases of design and innovation. One of the exhibitions this year, created by Swatchbox, conveys the “true cost” of traditional approaches to construction. A visitor views the ‘True Cost’ video projection in the Swatchbox Milan Exhibition.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As trees absorb carbon dioxide during their growth, their wood stores that carbon, keeping it out of the atmosphere. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Cortesia de Urbem Mass timber is an innovative construction solution that is gaining prominence worldwide due to its sustainability and technological benefits. In addition, its use allows for cleaner, lighter, and faster construction compared to traditional building methods.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Courtesy of Barry Wark 3D printing holds vast potential due to its ease of large-quantity manufacturing, its flexibility in terms of material exploration, and its ability to materialize all kinds of geometries.

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

This omnipresence is no coincidence; the versatility of plastic has made it suitable for a variety of applications, and was described by its inventor—Leo Baekeland— as “the material of a thousand uses.” Faced with this problem, one possible direction is to shift away from utilizing it. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Image by BASE Studio Innovation in materials and construction systems has been a significant theme in 2023, and BASE Studio has decided to surprise us with a new material configuration that showcases the mechanical and aesthetic capabilities of Colihue.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU) for the Mextrópoli Architecture and City Festival in Mexico City is leveraging the school’s recent innovations in materials research to weave a narrative about the centuries-old capital through four materials: paper, wood, earth, and concrete.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

3D printing company ICON has been awarded funding by NASA to develop lunar surface construction systems. Image credit: ICON The technology system, which ICON names Olympus, seeks to primarily use local Lunar and Martian resources as building materials. ” Concept render of ICON's proposed system.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Image © Stephane Brugger “The concept was always there, but the design and construction standards of the time favored the automobile. For this project, we were therefore working in a paradoxical 1960s context, on an innovative urban project to improve the user experience, while a.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

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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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Environmental awareness has become one of the fundamental drivers for innovation in architecture. From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 22, 2022

2022 was another productive year in laboratories across the United States and beyond, as colleges, manufacturers, and startups strove to challenge the orthodoxy of construction materials.

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The construction industry has come a long way from the days of manual labor and rudimentary tools. In the 21st century, it has witnessed a revolution brought about by a series of technological innovations that have made construction faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

Courtesy of Ilia Salek A cornerstone of architectural innovation for centuries, concrete has transformed the structural capabilities of buildings worldwide. As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, concrete has aided architects and engineers in pushing the traditional boundaries of design.

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Avontuura

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The installation explores the use of regenerative and decarbonizing architectural materials in modern buildings. The post The “Mass is More” installation brings the innovation of mass timber construction to the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

Dutch architecture studio Overtreders W has created Stable Stack, a temporary cabin hotel built using straps and borrowed materials, in Veenhuizen, the Netherlands. Stable Stack showcases the beautiful possibilities that the combination of craftsmanship and sustainable handling of materials can offer."

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designboom

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

this innovative bio-technology is used to create COASTALOCK, a durable block that enables marine life to flourish while stabilizing shorelines. The post ECOncrete® blocks are bio-enhanced materials for sustainable marine construction appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

to create a low-carbon materials charter for these spaces that includes lighting and street furniture. The lampposts created for the Olympic Village vary in shape, size and construction, with the tallest examples being made entirely from reused galvanised steel lampposts and the shorter ones featuring laminated wood poles.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

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? The Japanese build log cabins with imported material that might as well be gold.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

Forskaren by 3XN will open in August 2024 The studio describes the building as "a hub for innovation." Innovation often happens when people and their disciplines meet," senior partner at 3XN Jan Ammundsen said. Plants, natural materials and daylight create an inspiring work environment where people thrive."

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Archinect

AUGUST 25, 2022

Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing an innovative way to significantly reduce pandemic-generated waste. [.] Three separate materials were shredded and then mixed into concrete at rates between 0.1

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2024

Solid ceramic blocks, recognized for their ability to withstand compression and offer strength and durability to structures, are materials frequently used in architecture. However, innovation in construction materials has made space for solutions that combine tradition and modernity, transforming the use of materials such as brick.

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Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

This roundup features distinctive university buildings from across the globe that use a variety of different textures, colours and unusual materials to stand out. The post Twelve materially striking university buildings from Dezeen's Pinterest appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architizer

MAY 8, 2024

From innovative designs to groundbreaking firms, peruse the 12th Annual A+Awards Finalists and vote now to determine this year's Popular Choice Winners. The city invested heavily in infrastructure projects, including the construction of venues and facilities, leading to concerns about wasteful spending and corruption.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. First, there is the material cloud, which gathers over one million data points related to the environmental impact of different materials.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nowadays, construction debris accumulates on the peripheries of our cities, and plastic waste floats in the oceans. In response, various actions are now being taken, using materials such as food waste, recycled wood, and plastic debris, among others, exploring innovations in a context where raw materials are becoming increasingly scarce.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Located close to Oslo's city centre and currently occupied by charity Save the Children, the five-storey structure provides 3,000-square-metres of office space that is "rooted in environmental consciousness, adaptability and innovation," the studio said. The photography is by Einar Aslaksen and Dmitry Tkachenko.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 4, 2024

From the revitalization of urban fragments to the exploration of innovative construction methods, architects navigate a terrain shaped by sustainability imperatives, community inclusivity, and evolving urban dynamics.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Malmö studio Lab La Bla unveiled Surface Club, a bar and mini-golf course made from waste materials including Tetra Pak packaging, at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. We have this recycling station that recycles old denim to become new jeans, but in this process, they have a fall out [of material]," Isaksson Pirtti told Dezeen. "So

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