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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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

The structure will serve as an educational building for the University of Kansas ( KU ) School of Architecture & Design in Lawrence, Kansas. The Makers' KUbe is conceived as a showcase in timber tectonics, traditional joinery, robotic manufacturing and sustainable materials." The imagery is courtesy of BIG.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

In an effort to represent the toll plastic waste has on the environment, a group of undergraduate architecture students from the Pratt Institute have constructed a series of inflatable structures that put into physical form the research they say simultaneously demonstrates the potential for its reduction and reuse as a building material.

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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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ArchDaily

MARCH 26, 2024

In prehistoric times, we sought refuge in caves, taking advantage of rock structures for protection against the natural elements and predators. Image © Fernando Alda Architecture has always played a key role in providing shelter and protection for human beings. Read more »

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Named Spindles, the project, which borrowed techniques from local chair making traditions, involved using small pieces of shaped wood to make a roof-supporting column. It got the studio thinking about timber and sustainability, and how although timber is usually assumed to be a green building material, it's not without its problems.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Image © Walter Dias Being one of the first construction methods developed by humans, earth has proven its resilience and durability over time.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. However, these processes can sometimes alter the basic lines of wood structure. The stems can be split, grain patterns changed, and some woods, such as oak and cedar, are easily reduced while others can become intractable.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Among these age-old methods, rammed-earth construction stands out as a beacon of eco-friendly building practices.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. Given that the site is located in paddy fields in the mountains there, the structure is built using layers of walls to adapt to the topography. Panyaden School.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Roofs are now constructed in a way that helps reduce energy bills while retaining the energy in your home. Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. How to Proceed. Solar Power Roof. Corrugated Roof. Rubber Roofing.

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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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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Read more »

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Conceived as a family of individual curvaceous structures, their graceful tree-like canopy unites their design language. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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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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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Nonprofit New York City Economic Development Corporation has launched New York City Mass Timber Studio, an assistance program for the development of mass-timber construction within New York City. Mass timber encompasses a variety of engineered wood that can be used as a structural building material.

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

Nestled beside the surrounding woodland, the cabin is wrapped by an external skin or 'monocoque' – similar to an eggshell – that draws on structural systems used within the aerospace and automotive industries. The structure draws aerospace and automative construction techniques Measuring 3.3-metres-wide, metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Water damages in the cellar can be protected against with the best basement waterproofing technique. Exterior waterproofing is commonly done when a house is constructed. Mortar Cracks and Splits in the Foundation source: pinterest.com As our homes age, the structures commonly break.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

It has an exposed structure of reinforced concrete and rammed earth, designed by Suphasidh Architects to demonstrate the potential of traditional construction techniques, which it said are at risk of being "disregarded" in new developments.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2022

Discarded tree forks could replace load-bearing joints in architecture projects using a construction technique developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT's Digital Structures group has built a demo structure using tree forks as joints.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. In Frankfurt, a translucent foliage-covered structure aims to honor the memory of a lost synagogue.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 8, 2024

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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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 7, 2022

Straw-bale construction is a building method that uses bales of straw (commonly wheat, rice, rye and oats straw) as structural elements, building insulation, or both. This construction method is commonly used in natural building construction projects. Straw Bale Construction Methods.

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Architizer

MARCH 28, 2024

The Crystal Palace , constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, stands as a groundbreaking precursor to modern pavilions, pioneering the concept of lightweight, prefabricated structures. The post Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter appeared first on Journal.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: created by American brand Bestcase , the Foundation bar stool is designed to celebrate raw aluminium and simple manufacturing techniques. The Foundation bar stool was designed by Bestcase co-founder Charles Constantine and released in 2022 as part of a collection built from aluminium sheet material.

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DesignRulz

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the construction industry, with wood emerging as a popular choice for builders and architects worldwide. Wood offers a range of benefits that make it an attractive option for construction projects, both from an environmental and practical standpoint.

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Deezen

MARCH 31, 2023

Dutch designer Hella Jongerius has built a large loom in a university building in Eindhoven that was used to create a nine-metre-tall 3D-woven structure, celebrating the craft and creative potential of weaving machines. Lightness in materials is very valuable.

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Architizer

JANUARY 12, 2023

When considering sustainability solutions in architecture, constructing a building with earth is probably different from what first comes to mind. Sure, soil might theoretically be one of the most ‘ecological’ building materials, but is there anything we can truly build with earth beyond rustic structures?

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 30, 2023

Roofers are responsible for installing, repairing, or replacing roofing materials on homes and other buildings. To complete their tasks, they use a variety of tools and techniques that you should be aware of before undertaking your next business or home renovation. It comes in an array of colors to replicate tile or slate roofs.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2024

Students from the Architectural Association have created the Field Station pavilion "Students harvested this material by searching the forest floor of recently thinned compartments for branches of suitable shape, thickness, and integrity, echoing historical practices like estover – the tradition of collecting firewood," explained the team. "By

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A team led by artist Caroline Ghosn has unveiled the design of this year's Burning Man templ e, a structure combining elements of church architecture and Lebanese weaving techniques. It will contain an outer layer and an inner sanctum with a dome and a massive central column meant to project a beam of light into the sky at night.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the plethora of materials available today, architectural frames have become increasingly complex, moving further and further away from the simple cast iron and concrete examples of the past. Could a renewed appreciation for the masterful art of structural design be why we are seeing more projects with exposed frames?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Architecture and construction go hand-in-hand. But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? If such a thing exists, what exactly is human-free construction? Check out the full schedule !

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DesignScape Architects

JUNE 2, 2020

Sometimes, traditional brick-wall construction just won’t do. At the location of your project, there may only be certain materials and labour experience available, or you may want your building to respond to the architectural style that exists in the area already. Products like SIPs and ICFs work using as a system of layered materials.

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Archinect

JANUARY 20, 2022

Our design reflects it by using traditional techniques and materials as stones from a local quarry. The stone facade, which is based on typical design that can be found all over the island as a fence or retaining walls that are constructed by using a traditional dry technique 'Pedra en sec'.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Concrete played the main role in the modernist era and its dominance continues today as a cost-efficient, strong and widely accessible building material. The technique of in-situ casting has long been applied on large scale since ancient Rome (or even earlier ). It remains the largest non-reinforced concrete structure today.

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