Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It has modern wood-lined interiors Casa de mi Luna is constructed from prefabricated straw and timber panels, which were quickly assembled on site. Attempting to use as many local materials as possible, Studio Circle Growth finished the exterior with a base of larch planks and lime render above. The photography is by Fredrik Frendin.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Local studio Oliver Leech Architects and interior designer Juliet O'Caroll used a palette of pale pink colours and materials for this extension and refurbishment of a Victorian terrace in London. A pale pink material palette was developed with Juliet O'Caroll. "[We] Structural engineer: Momentum Structural Engineers.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

The interiors of the home are finished with natural materials. "It Although Ridley and his team at Architecture for London carried out extensive renovation work they aimed to using natural materials and only make sustainably minded interventions. Structural engineer: Architecture for London.

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Deezen

AUGUST 26, 2022

The Robotically Fabricated Structure is the result of a project by the Adel Design Research (ADR) Laboratory at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Custom algorithms were used to calculate the optimal arrangement for the timber 2x4s, removing the need for any larger beams within the structure. "The

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The timber cabin is wrapped by an external skin clad with cedar shingles "The idea behind the Monocoque Cabin was inspired by the construction techniques used in the aerospace and automotive industries, which are renowned for their efficient material utilization," Markos told Dezeen. metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2022

Australian building company Revival Projects has turned a warehouse that is set for redevelopment into a hub for repurposing construction and demolition waste, which is open to the public during Melbourne Design Week. The hub provides free materials storage space for architects and developers working on sites around Melbourne. "We

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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

BIG's Makers' KUbe will be located in a square among buildings at the University of Kansas "Our design for the consolidated design studios at KU seeks to deploy all aspects of the profession in three distinct interventions: preservation, adaptation and new construction," said BIG founder Bjarke Ingels. The imagery is courtesy of BIG.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At L'échappée, the material is complemented with stone in reference to a historic nearby quarry. "We We are involved in the timber construction since the creation of the agency, leading most of our projects with the willingness to demonstrate how we can build differently with wood," the studio told Dezeen. "We

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 2, 2024

The gridshell structure is constructed from flat standard LVL panels. Photo © Mikael Olsson Architecturally and technologically material properties, and the potential of timber construction, is explored. This has never been done before and has required great commitment from everyone involved. Source by Elding Oscarson.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 22, 2024

Over three decades, von Werz designed and built numerous works of various types and programs, with the Bavarian State Archaeological Museum, constructed between 1970 and 1975, standing out as one of the most prominent examples of new museum architecture in Germany at the time.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JULY 4, 2023

Introduction- Constructing your dream home can be a thrilling adventure. However, it may become challenging, particularly if you have a tight schedule and insufficient time to oversee home construction advancement first-hand. Without regular monitoring, deviations from the design and substandard construction practices may go unnoticed.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The fourth phase, and most time intensive, is the construction documents (CD) phase. This is when the architect, structural engineer, interior designer, landscape architect, and specialty consultants design and draw the building in detail, producing a set of drawings and specifications that the contractor can build from.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

The studio wanted to use them, but these were not the sorts of trees that would be ordinarily accepted by sawmills and turned into construction timber – they were too small and irregularly shaped. If you were to draw a force diagram, you'd need more material in the middle, so naturally it's a win-win," she said.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

Read: The dawn of the Timber Revolution Yes, wood is pretty amazing stuff: from a structural engineering perspective it works in compression, tension and bending making it super versatile, and it's got a strength-to-weight ratio any gladiator would dream of. We seem to think that we have that much control!

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

ACAN Natural Materials Group co-ordinator Aurore Baulier calls on architects to embrace stone 's natural qualities and reintroduce the material into their toolkits in this Stone Age 2.0 Swapping traditional materials – or materials that are traditional now – for stone can be done."

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The 215-square-foot addition utilizes the sustainable material as cladding that matches the neighborhood’s brick and as a non-toxic insulation. Sustainable material choices and low U-values were chosen throughout for all new elements, including triple glazing throughout by Ecovia. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

The buildings sit next to a grove of pine trees The materiality was influenced by the region's forests and the existing brick buildings at Bowdoin College, which was established in 1794, "at the dawn of the American republic". The studio collaborated with Consigli Construction Co, which is based in the eastern US.

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Bustler

MARCH 6, 2024

Modern Mass Timber is a new system of building materials that also beats steel and concrete in strength by weight, with only a fraction of their "carbon costs." Michelle Roelofs is an Associate Principal and Structural Engineer in Arup’s New York office.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scalloped sections of green-painted timber clad the facade of Lumber 4, a mixed-use building in Norway designed by local consulting agency Oslotre to demonstrate the capabilities of timber construction.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

In response, the residence is an open structure, organized into three layers, which radiate from a communal nucleus to a periphery of private zones. The curated material palette includes weathered steel, hot rolled steel, reconstituted oak, and travertine. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Casa que Da is conceived as a pre-Hispanic codex, which expresses through its spatiality and iconography, the knowledge of the earth and its materiality," RED Arquitectos principal Susana López González told Dezeen. Angelica Azamar Villegas Lighting design: Miguel Calanchini Construction: Ing.

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Dwell

MARCH 21, 2023

Straw bales from a nearby farm were chosen as the insulation material. Second-hand recycled products add character and prevent additional emissions from new materials. "By Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share?

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Architizer

APRIL 28, 2022

In agreement with the investor, his family and a structural engineer, it was decided that the house will be removed and a new project will be designed to suit the needs of the owner. The house is constructed on pillars going into the bearing layer of the subsoil to a depth of 16-20 m. © Alex Shoots Buildings.

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2022

Engineering firm Buro Happold has become the latest signatory to the SE 2050 Commitment Program, which unites structural engineering firms behind the common goal to slash embodied carbon emissions from their projects by 2050. As structural engineers, we are more able to influence embodied carbon, so that is the focus for us.".

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 13, 2023

The BaanTower has received an irrevocable building permit and construction will begin in September 2023, seven years after its initial conception. Well-organised layouts give every apartment the feel of a contemporary loft, and top-quality materials add style and luxury.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

Designed as a peaceful place to display art, the small gallery combines the traditional barn form with modern construction techniques. As you get closer you will see the sharp edges and geometries that come from a digital fabrication workshop rather than a traditional construction site." The photography is courtesy of Boano Prišmontas.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Materials were inspired by the rural location and agricultural vernacular of this area of Montana. Optimal solar orientation influenced the axis upon which the house was constructed. Products / Materials. © Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects. Consultants.

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Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Project Details: Location: Washington, United States Architect: GO'C / @ go_c_studio Footprint: 1,700 square feet Builder: Sparrow Woodworks Structural Engineer: SSF Engineers Civil Engineer: J Welch Engineering Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Inc. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Bustler

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Moss Structural Engineers and the Toronto Metropolitan University announce the winners of its now-returned, in-person, annual TimberFever student design-build competition. I think that now is an exciting time to be getting into the construction industry in terms of the methods and materials.

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Embodied emissions are the ‘baked in’ carbon dioxide (and equivalent gas) emissions associated with material sourcing, manufacturing, and construction, and end of life. Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes.

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Dwell

JANUARY 18, 2024

It also needed to be constructed with extreme care so as to disrupt the land as little as possible. To that end, the structure gently rests near the base of a bluff, at the seam where rock and vegetation meet. Post it here. This helps minimize the visual impact from afar while maintaining spectacular views on the interior.

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Dwell

JULY 20, 2022

The materiality of concrete and steel-sash tempered windows form a fire-resistant barrier and secure a native cedar-clad interior. Furnishings share the same materiality and tonal qualities as the architecture, creating a quiet presence that allows the glowing landscape to resonate."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Piil was designed to blend in with a surrounding forest The studio chose to construct the 19-square-metre building from a metal frame with timber cladding to create an organic feel alongside the nearby woodland. A mesh floor creates a viewpoint inside the house Piil, which was constructed off-site, was designed as a private retreat.

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Deezen

AUGUST 10, 2022

Architectuur Maken acted as main contractor for the project, working with structural engineer Transistor, ecological and landscape advisors from Dutch firm Eelerwoude and the local municipality. Hardwearing materials were used for its construction. Structural engineer: Rutger Snoek, Transist-or.

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