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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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Visualizing the World, Visualizing Change

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Neurath was director of the International Foundation of Visual Information and used the Isotype (International System of Typographic Picture Education) system to "teach through the eye." Venice and its Lagoon is one of ten sites in the book, each one on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What does the book reveal about the modern world?

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Embracing the Natural: The Rise of Wood in Modern Construction

DesignRulz

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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Ways of seeing: Afghanistan historic building sites

e-architect

Ways of Seeing” uses multiple modes of imagery to produce a rich visual record of four historic building sites in Afghanistan — including colorful 3D still images, virtual reality imagery that takes viewers around and in some cases inside the structures, and exquisite hand-drawn architectural renderings of the buildings.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. They are unique not just in the way they are designed, but through their low-impact construction – they are modular, freestanding, and able to be transported rapidly. Not really.

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Architectural Resilience: Designing for Extreme Weather Conditions in the Southwest Desert

Architizer

Rammed earth construction compresses damp soil into solid walls, offering similar thermal mass properties to adobe while minimizing carbon emissions and environmental impact through the use of locally sourced materials. This traditional material has been utilized for centuries across the southwest desert.

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Classical Villa Construction

Design Thoughts Architects

Classical Villa Construction in Bangalore. Construction of this classical luxury villa is now taking place in Bangalore. Excavation Marking: Determining the amount of soil existing and removing undesirable bushes, weeds, and plants are the first and most crucial steps in the excavation process for this classical villa Construction.