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The Modern Toilet: How Innovation Has Transformed the Bathroom

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Geberit Even the most mundane elements of everyday life have undergone remarkable developments throughout the years, especially when it comes to practicality, efficiency, and sustainability. Read more »

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

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In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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The Role of Flexible Roofing Membranes in Sustainable Building Design

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For architectural innovators, exploring new technological potentials and envisioning ways to enrich people’s lives have long been driving forces, shaping responses to contemporary challenges.

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Five contemporary LA residences by Assembledge+: Your Next Employer?

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Founded and led by David Thompson, and based on Sunset Boulevard, the firm describes itself as “driven by a commitment to collaboration and craftsmanship to create enduring environments that are user-focused, innovative, and sustainable.”

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UNESCO celebrates best contemporary architecture of 2022 at Prix Versailles

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24 projects have been recognized as the “best in contemporary architecture” at the 2022 Prix Versailles. ” According to the organizers, winning projects were chosen in line with the principles of “intelligent sustainability,” encompassing each project’s ecological, social, and cultural implications.

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Solar Control and Sustainability in Hot Climates with Ceramic Textiles

ArchDaily

However, innovation in construction materials has made space for solutions that combine tradition and modernity, transforming the use of materials such as brick. Solid ceramic blocks, recognized for their ability to withstand compression and offer strength and durability to structures, are materials frequently used in architecture.

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"Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Climate" Offers Strategies and Instruments for a Sustainable Transition

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Image © Bernd Bieder/imageBROKER/Superstock As the challenges posed by climate change increase in number and intensity, it also heightens the need to find sustainable building practices that connect to ecosystems and livelihoods rather than harm them.