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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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Reducing the amount of concrete used in construction would have a major impact on climate change. Yet they are just as strong, and can easily be used in the construction of high-density, high-rise buildings, meeting a practical need in a world with a population projected to grow by over 2 billion in the next thirty years. Photo by J.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 The virtue of solid stone construction is case-specific and depends on where the stone comes from and how it is employed."

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 4, 2023

There’s a lot to know about choosing the right equipment for your construction site. Learn why it’s important to have the necessary equipment and what to consider when choosing the right equipment for your construction site. These are the most common types of heavy machinery required for construction sites.

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

Northeast Pavilion is a permanent bamboo structure created by Mumbai studio AtArchitecture to showcase local craft and construction techniques from the northeast of India. This includes the use of bamboo for the pavilion's structure, which makes a direct reference to the materiality of Indian handlooms.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 4, 2024

Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products.

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Archinect

MARCH 9, 2022

The once-thriving construction industry in Ukraine has ground to a near halt as the nation shifts into battling an invasion by Russia. 24, construction sites across the country were booming in many different sectors, according to Morgan Williams, president of the 200-member U.S.-Ukraine Before the incursion, which began Feb.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Owning a business in the construction industry can be a profitable way to make money. Projects get finished on time when your construction business is more productive, and you will avoid cost overruns. It’s essential to have the proper equipment, and since construction equipment gets heavy use, it needs to be high quality.

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Meet Spot: A robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 07:57 AEC Tech What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? They were looking for novel use cases with Spot on construction projects. Introducing: Spot.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form. The site offers unique access to the sky and light for this heavily wooded part of the Kitsap Peninsula. Cedar milled on site was used to create the entry door, entry benches, and east privacy fence.

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Archinect

JUNE 15, 2022

Factory-produced homes can produce up to 45% less carbon than traditional methods of residential construction, according to new research by academics from the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The timber office in Norway was designed as a demountable "materials bank" Oslotre designed a 5x5 metre timber grid structure for the building, which is entirely steel-free, both to lower its embodied carbon and to allow all of its components to be easily reused. The photography is by Einar Aslaksen and Dmitry Tkachenko.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These include making use of local materials with tactile qualities and ensuring a building is formed of interconnected spaces that are tailored to children's activities. Architectural Pioneering Consultants had three principles for the construction of the school. All our material choices were maxed out for performance.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Client, architect and entrepreneur: LAO SCOP Photos: ©LAO SCOP Localization: 12 rue de la Montjoie, Saint-Denis, 93 210, France Surface: 66 m² / 710 ft² Performances: 55% of re-used materials Calendar: Conception and construction (exept siding): June-October 2021 Siding with re-used materials: September 2022 On the site of the former (..)

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Construction sites are filled with different types of potential dangers. Using these methods and safety measures, you can reduce site accidents and protect your employees while working. . Using these methods and safety measures, you can reduce site accidents and protect your employees while working. .

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ArchDaily

APRIL 14, 2024

What siting, technological, or constructive strategies can be developed without harming the surrounding landscape? The application of modular design in architecture has been in practice for years, with a history involving the pursuit of standardization and modular coordination among materials, products, and more.

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The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 11, 2023

They’re even great at establishing a stable walk surface at a construction worksite. Ground Protection Mats are made out of high-density material that prevent them from acquiring any damage from outside forces. On construction sites, they’re often used to protect the ground from heavy machinery and equipment.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure. Besides concrete walls and finished flooring, several hours of labor, safety precautions, and material quality must be considered. What is Construction Material Testing (CMT). What is Construction Material Testing (CMT).

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Archute

APRIL 19, 2022

Keeping a construction site well organized can often be easier said than done. There’s already a lot of work that goes on daily on a construction site. Additionally, the materials and equipment need organization. The post A Quick Guide To Organizing A Construction Site appeared first on Archute.

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Archinect

APRIL 1, 2022

Over one month since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine , the impacts of the war on Europe’s construction sector are beginning to emerge. Although the conflict has been ongoing for over a month , industry groups from Europe and the UK predict that the worst is yet to come for the AEC sector.

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designboom

DECEMBER 14, 2022

‘sueños con earth/concrete’ explores the future of affordable housing by minimizing the material impact of existing construction methods. The post site-responsive pavilion in mexico merges traditional papercraft, 3D-printing + recycling appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Among these age-old methods, rammed-earth construction stands out as a beacon of eco-friendly building practices. Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges.

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2023

Named Reset Materials , the exhibition at the Copenhagen-based gallery contains a showcase of architectural fragments made from 10 different low-carbon materials, including earth, biocement, mycelium, silicon and straw. The aim, according to Muhr, was not to champion individual materials, but to show how they might be used together.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Spanish architect Juan Gurrea Rumeu used a palette of warm, textural materials and carefully positioned voids to create atmospheric living spaces inside this house he designed for himself and his wife in Barcelona. The columns become a feature in their respective rooms, becoming thinner higher up in the building as the load reduces.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

Satish Jassal Architects designed Haringey Brick Bungalow The 110-square-metre site and narrow passageway was "like building through a straw", dictating many design and construction decisions. The materials have been selected to complement each other and to weather gracefully together over time."

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. rcassidy Thu, 12/14/2023 - 11:07 SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new initiative for Suffolk.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

The concrete base – formed with wooden boards salvaged from the site – serves as a protective box for over 80,000 volumes stored in the ground-floor library. The quincha walls reuse soil and adobe from the site and use more straw to lighten and insulate the material.

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Deezen

JUNE 15, 2023

It sits at the edge of a nature preserve on Punta Cometa, or Comet Point, a peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean and was once the site of an Aztec fort. Two stone towers juxtapose the site's horizontal elements The architects also needed to consider how the landscape evolves throughout the year.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

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. Foundation Construction : The foundation is the backbone of any home, providing support and stability.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Vancouver-based Omer Arbel Office (OAO) has completed work on their award-winning project 75.9 , a new construction of a private home located adjacent to a hayfield in rural British Columbia. A demonstration column had to be constructed on the site in order to get the clients' final approval.

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Architizer

MAY 25, 2022

Søren Pihlmann: The space itself with all the existing materials and components. There’s no doubt that the environmental context had huge impact on how we approached the project: by reusing almost every existing found component, the foundation on which the concept is built aims for reducing both waste and the need to use new materials.

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Deezen

AUGUST 20, 2023

For our latest lookbook , Dezeen has selected eight examples of interiors that were created with reclaimed and recycled materials, including a restaurant in Bangalore and a brick house in Ghent. Earthscape Studio also constructed the building with sithu kal bricks , a traditional technique that is currently not in use.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 4, 2023

Situated within Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and opening by Q4 2023, The Chedi Hegra will offer 35 bespoke guestrooms, each with its own distinct connection to the Hegra landscape, a breath-taking testimony of human expression within the natural environment.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Dwell

MARCH 21, 2023

Straw bales from a nearby farm were chosen as the insulation material. Clay plaster and rammed earth from the waste soil of Brussels building sites are used for finishing. Second-hand recycled products add character and prevent additional emissions from new materials. "By

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2024

Image credit: Audi House of Progress Image credit: Audi House of Progress The installation is configured as a ‘plus’ symbol when viewed from above, dividing the site into four spaces constructed from a minimal selection of materials.

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