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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

Architizer

Reducing the amount of concrete used in construction would have a major impact on climate change. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. And if this principle were widely applied, it could change the future of construction forever. Photo by J. Kurt Schmidt.

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Bamboo in Latin American Housing: 10 Houses Revealing the Future of the Material in Architecture

ArchDaily

Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis. Read more »

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Artificial Intelligence as an Ally in Architectural Decarbonization: From Conception to Building Implementation

ArchDaily

Image by Nick Fewings Unsplash For a long time, sustainability in the architectural field was synonymous with technology. Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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How Rammed Earth Walls are Built

ArchDaily

Image © Norman Muller Rammed earth has been used in construction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating as far back as the Neolithic Period. Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique.

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Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

ArchDaily

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

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Exploring the Realm of Advanced Construction Materials

Santa Cruz Architect

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.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. Roofs are now constructed in a way that helps reduce energy bills while retaining the energy in your home. However, most sustainable roofs have at least one of these factors, so you are good.

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