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Snøhetta designs hemp-based lighting product inspired by 1970s ateljé Lyktan line

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The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.” version, guided by our commitment to sustainability and cradle-to-cradle thinking.”

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

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The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The plates, of course, use the most sustainable concrete available on the market. Order your copy today.

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Debris Block House blends contemporary design with sustainable practice

Habitus Living

Embodying the shared interests of founders Eliza Higgins and Cyrus Patell, the Debris Block House is “interested in evolving a language of contemporary architecture in India by challenging the typical assumptions/expectations of local materials and techniques in our practice,” as Patell explains.

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

ArchDaily

Image © tumblr In a time marked by environmental challenges and a growing demand for authenticity and cultural diversity, architects are increasingly turning to indigenous knowledge systems not only as sources of inspiration, but as viable solutions to adapt and respond to local and global challenges. Read more »

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Gordon Kipping to present Maison de Cartes in the SCI-Arc Gallery

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This post is brought to you by SCI-Arc , an Archinect Partner School This month, the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) is set to unveil Maison de Cartes , an exhibition by Gordon Kipping that delves into the innovative use of timber in contemporary architecture. Building in steel and concrete.is

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7 Formidable Sustainable Firms Dynamically Disrupting the Architectural Status Quo

Architizer

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. Order your copy today.

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Contemporary layers with industrial at the new Armadillo Melbourne showroom

Habitus Living

Gaining an Endorsed Sustainability Design Assessment from the City of Yarra, the new Fitzroy showroom for Armadillo is as ethically sound as the company it houses. The original building has been celebrated through a material palette that allows the scale and magnificence of the site a second life.