Deezen

APRIL 14, 2024

New York architecture studio HGX Design has created a linear, glass-fronted home in the Hudson Valley informed by the "individual notes of a music composition". The structure's horizontal form was informed by the vernacular architecture of the surrounding farmland.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Canadian studio 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design has added a cedar-clad extension with a shape informed by birds in flight to a house in Ottawa. 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design added a cedar-clad extension to an Ottawa home "The project was inspired by a bird in flight. The photography is by Brendan Burden.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

Providing a new home for the International Institute for Geo-Information Sciences (ITC), the building was designed to be a "sustainable symbol" for the campus. It repurposes an abandoned 1970s structure to house bright interiors organised around courtyard gardens. The photography is by Stijn Bollaert & Mike Bink.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 12, 2024

With an articulated façade and vibrant material palette, this pedestrian-scaled, multifamily housing block was designed to complement Studio VARA’s townhomes on the other side of a pedestrian mews in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Exterior Building Maintenance: SIT-CO General Contractor: Cahill Contractors, Inc.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Field Architecture has created a house in Sonoma Valley with copper-clad roofs Dry in the summers with heavy rainfall in the winter, the area's geography informed the design, as did the client's desire to co-inhabit the land with the region's plants and animals. "We

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Workshop Architecture has created a home in Ontario using prefabricated panels On the interior, the unfinished appearance is a result of budget constraints and a desire to reduce materials to achieve "comfort, durability and low energy use". The house looks raw and unvarnished," said Workshop Architecture Inc.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang has expanded a California college through the addition of mass-timber structures that were informed by how fungi grow in the wild. Kresge College is part of the studio's move towards using more mass timber, and it has been selected to complete a theatre using this material in the Hudson Valley.

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e-architect

JULY 24, 2023

6Acres Residence in Redmond, Washington State – Building Information Architecture: Kor Architects – [link] Design team Matthew Kent, AIA, Principal Brie Nakamuara, Project Architect Joseph Daniele, Project Designer Project team Interior Design: Gregory Carmichael Contractor: TOTH Construction Civil Engineer: D.R.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Piil was informed by Estonia's observation towers, which are often placed in scenic locations, and assembled on-site. This approach results in a safer and more efficient working environment, reduces material waste, minimises cost and construction time." metres above ground and creates a sheltered outdoor space.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The interiors were informed by the client's love of layers and texture Throughout the home, large stretches of glass offer sweeping views of the majestic terrain. Rooms feature a blend of earthy and industrial materials. Upstairs, on the west side of the plan, there is a partial floor with a lounge and two additional bedroom suites.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

All our homes share a common materiality and architectural language and are informed by an understanding of their particular place and the requirements of their residents." The materials have been selected to complement each other and to weather gracefully together over time." The photography is by Richard Chivers.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2024

Informed by the landscape of the site and contemporary artists Jeppe Hein and Zander Olsen , the team titled the angle of each copper profile to create semi-reflections of the surroundings. The material patinas to a dark grey colour over time, but sometimes takes on a purple hue, highlighting the colours of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

While this home is surrounded by water rather than trees and overlooks a high-traffic waterway, it shares much with the cabin, such as the low-key use of natural materials, the attention to detail, and the intimate sense of scale and proportion.” –Jim Water Cabin’s materiality draws inspiration from the weathered informality of a cabin.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This is when the architect, structural engineer, interior designer, landscape architect, and specialty consultants design and draw the building in detail, producing a set of drawings and specifications that the contractor can build from. The design team gathers sample materials and develops a complete material palette.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2022

The aim of the project was to demonstrate how an affordable, low-energy house could be created using simple yet robust materials. Macdonald Wright Architects wanted to use the opportunity to study the energy performance of the home, which has the same footprint as "the average UK dwelling", to inform its future projects.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The red colour of the concrete was informed by the bricks used in the existing house. "We We always look for the dematerialisation of a project, especially by limiting the different materials used. Concrete is a very good material for this," said the architects. Structural engineer: Util. Interior: ILB.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2022

The joinery also conceals structural elements and sliding doors, while glazed openings provide a visual connection between spaces on either side. A curved motif, which informed the project's name, is repeated across the windows, doors and alcoves built into the joinery. Structural engineers: QED Structures.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2022

FCBS Carbon is a spreadsheet that is free to use by other architects and considers all the CO2 produced by a building, including the building material, construction and demolition. The CLT structure was chosen for its lightweight property, airtightness of the structural envelope and the material's low embodied carbon.

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Design Development Phase can include iteration on the design of both interior and exterior materials. These sketches allowed for exploration of the relationship between various materials and masses on the houses’ façade. Additional drawings are developed for coordination with contractors, manufacturers, and the owner.

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Dwell

JANUARY 25, 2023

Thus, a kitchen, dining space and informal seating area are defined by their own topography, meaning the whole family can share the space whilst doing different things. It absorbs noise internally, is breathable, free from synthetic resins, chemicals or harmful materials, and is fully compostable and recyclable. Have one to share?

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Deezen

JUNE 21, 2023

In Situ Studio wrapped the visitor centre in dark-coloured steel In Situ Studio's addition to the site is located on the south edge of the park near a tapering brick smokestack – left over from a demolished children's prison – and shelter, grab-and-go concessions, bathroom facilities, and visitor information. Cabinetry: Xylem, Inc.

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e-architect

APRIL 18, 2023

Project Location: Carbondale, Colorado USA Built Area: 992 sq m / 3255 sq ft Site Area: 61,471 sq m / 15.19

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The main contractor completed the building work in 20 weeks. Whilst the building work took place in the aftermath, the additional pressure of the Ukraine war meant that higher material costs and shortages of goods definitely hit the build – perhaps adding 20% to certain materials. How long…and how much?

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Consider factors like material costs, labor expenses, and unexpected contingencies. Explore design trends, materials, and construction techniques to gather ideas for your project. Experienced contractors bring expertise and efficiency to the table, ensuring that the work is done accurately and within a reasonable timeframe.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

With Hudson Valley Residence, our goal was to express a ‘New York’ character while using materials that echo the surrounding landscape. Stone chimneys and fireplaces are juxtaposed with modern materials such as steel and copper while a formal entry sequence through a covered courtyard opens to a suspended, triple-height steel staircase.

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Civil Engineering Consulting Structural Engineering Engineering 76

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

GGBS in concrete production A group of 13 experts from across structural engineering, concrete and cement industries, construction, academia, and civil society have collaborated on a paper that reviews the use of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) in concrete, and examining ways that this may change in the future.

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e-architect

APRIL 12, 2023

Subtle accent materials, including stone at fireplaces, steel at kitchen islands, and a fashion-boutique-inspired pallet within the closet, are introduced where a more robust approach is required. StudioAC works closely with clients, consultants, and contractors at every stage of its work, from conception to realization.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

"In fact, we restored some of the original materiality that had been altered through time.". Pelland told Dezeen that IM Pei's gridded design of the brutalist structure also informed the overall shape of the remodel. General contractor: Pomerleau. Electromechanical engineers: Planifitech inc.

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e-architect

APRIL 28, 2023

The materials of the façade express and relate to the bodies of the structure, changing sharply only when the volumes come to a natural intersection with other volumes. The dialogue and offset between these two bodies are the main frame for some architectural considerations that influenced so many other ALCOVA projects.

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e-architect

JULY 7, 2023

Overall site planning and space program information was provided by the Jackson Hole Airport based on existing constraints, increasing demand, as well as future phasing and growth of airport development. The new facility provides a simple, site sensitive yet bold solution.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2022

In order to balance the environmental impact of a large pre-existing lawn, the remaining gardens utilize a palette of contextually appropriate native plant materials. The Point Western Washington family home – Building Information. Contractor: TOTH Construction. Civil Engineer: Coterra Engineering.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Photo © Dave Burk “The design strikes a balance of historic and contemporary materials, leverages existing circulation pathways, and creates an energetic hub of social and scientific activity for the next generation of scholars and innovators.” Civil Engineering: Walter P. Source by SOM.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A program to end modern slavery in the materials supply chain advances. The Serpentine Pavilion has been an annual commission since 2000, where contributors, usually architects, are invited to build their first structure in England. The simple, monochromatic structure was conceived as a vessel for spiritual possibilities.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The simple palette of materials that contributed to the house are dark stained siding, white oak paneling and cabinets, raw steel trim, exposed concrete floor, lastly white painted walls. The simplicity and natural finish of the materials connects well to the surrounding environment. General Contractor: Empire Contracting.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A seamless blend of earth and sky Custom-stained external cedar siding, a classic and durable material, provides an inspirational nod to the character of the home’s agricultural neighbors. At night, or when the weather outside is cooler, warmer tones emerge from the color and material palette.

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e-architect

JANUARY 24, 2023

Interior renovation included re-designing the bathrooms and the kitchen / dining area, creating airy relaxed spaces featuring natural materials and playful accents. The design team looked to use a natural material that was at the same time strong, sculptural and would not obstruct the spectacular views.

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