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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

Recycling construction waste stands out for its capacity to advance sustainability in the construction industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Innovative Initiatives: Waste Reduction and Material Recovery New construction material reuse center, by Architecture Without Borders Quebec (AWBQ), Montréal, Canada.

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Changchun Poly City Sales Center by JAMES LIANG & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Archinect

Tracing back to the local industrial civilization of Changchun, China, the designers strive to awaken urban vitality and establish the emotional link between people and the city through the innovation of scenes and experiences. The designers use the three-dimensional visual hierarchy to deconstruct the interlocking layers of form.

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Changchun Poly City Sales Center, China by JAMES LIANG & ASSOCIATES LIMITED by JAMES LIANG & ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Archinect

Tracing back to the local industrial civilization of Changchun, China, the designers strive to awaken urban vitality and establish the emotional link between people and the city through the innovation of scenes and experiences. The designers use the three-dimensional visual hierarchy to deconstruct the interlocking layers of form.

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Cutting-Edge Innovations in Wood-Frame Construction

Santa Cruz Architect

Over the years, wood-frame construction has witnessed significant innovations that have revolutionized the way we build structures. These innovations not only enhance the structural integrity and safety of wooden buildings but also contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency.

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Women at the forefront of innovation in design

Hotel Designs

Image credit: Red Dog Glass Design Fast forward from 1964 to 2023 and the design industry remains a platform where women innovate and harness technology to create something different. Main image credit: Hotel Designs Women at the forefront of innovation in design Pauline Brettell.

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Why Are (Most) Sofas So Bad?

Dwell

Photos courtesy The Future Perfect; Photodisc/Getty Images; courtesy Ligne Roset; courtesy Eternity Modern Traditionally, North Carolina is the seat of the American furniture industry. All the suppliers to the industry have been here for a hundred years," says Houston. This innovation opened up new avenues for penny-pinching.

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Why aren't more architects using stone as a building material?

Deezen

Blasi explained that proper identification and testing of stone will make it more accessible in the construction industry. This limits room for innovation to save our clients' construction cost and inevitably sets a business-as-usual course when we're all fighting to lower carbon emissions," Taha added.

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