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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, new materials continually emerge, pushing the boundaries of design and performance. One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels.

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Wabi Sabi Pavilion blends traditional and contemporary Indian design

Habitus Living

Designing for a three-generational family of builders, there was a need for the design of this residence – Wabi Sabi Pavilion – to explore building materials in a unique, but clarifying way. The conscious selection of materials and furniture that were primarily sourced locally, helped minimise the embodied carbon of the space.

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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

Architizer

Built out of local materials and relying on local craftsmanship, the continuous flow of the skin around the building produces a series of adjacent semi-open spaces that improve ventilation, reduce heat gain and offer shading against direct sunlight. Arc House By M.E Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Future Materials: Kengo Kuma’s Shingle, Scale and Stone Façades

Architizer

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

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These Terracotta Experts Are Redefining the Architectural Possibilities of an Ancient Material

Architizer

Often, the expression of this negotiation between form and use plays out in materials, the many assemblies and combinations that define what we experience. But it wasn’t until the 19th century that the material began gaining new architectural applications outside roofing. Terracotta is the building’s most prominent material.

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Bucolic Modern: 6 Rural Residences That Bring Contemporary Flair to the English Countryside

Architizer

The front façade is filled with glass to allow views of the open landscape, while the back façade is more closed-off and separates the dwelling from the dense woodlands. An 18th-century cottage was transformed into a contemporary family home for an architect and his family. The Cottage . Long House . New House at Walk Barn Farm .

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QUAD Studio Designs Exceptional Glass Façade for the Xian Luxury Apartments

Architizer

The combination of reflective glass and natural anodized aluminium creates a shimmering effect during daylight whilst at night time, the ambient lighting features shows off the curvilinear profiles. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? My favorite detail is the typical balcony interface with the glass façade.

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