Archinect

JULY 12, 2022

Two months after being named the designer of the prestigious annual MPavilion commission in Melbourne, Australia, Thailand-based practice all(zone) has revealed an experimental concept featuring a mixture of materials and forms they claim are previously unseen in the country's architectural history.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Hotel Designs

MAY 18, 2023

Pauline Brettell writes… Surrounded by the innovative use of materials running through the design of the Squire & Partners was unquestionably an appropriate setting for this roundtable conversation – inside a dome structure, overlooking London’s skyline.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

acres From the Agent : " Michael Kornley, a then-25-year-old aerospace engineer, designed this 1955 midcentury-modern house for himself and his family. As tribute to his aerospace training, Kornley designed the home with a sweeping front overhang and angled garage, reminiscent of an airplane wing.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Australia's decision to ban engineered stone due to rising cases of silicosis. Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following an increase in silicosis cases among workers who handle the material.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

uses include lightweight, durable coating for car parts or cell phones, or as a building material for bridges and other structures. . The post MIT engineers create new material that is stronger than steel and light as plastic appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

Ahead of this summer's Olympic Games in Paris , design offices Concepto and Studio 5.5 have designed street lights for the Olympic Village in Paris Landscape architecture firm Agence TER , which was responsible for master planning the public areas, collaborated with Studio 5.5 Concepto and Studio 5.5

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. How Do We Compare Building Materials?

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era when sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource conservation are paramount concerns in the construction industry, Advanced Framing, also known as Optimum Value Engineering (OVE), has emerged as a revolutionary construction method. Material Efficiency: By using less lumber, Advanced Framing conserves natural resources.

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Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

This roundup features distinctive university buildings from across the globe that use a variety of different textures, colours and unusual materials to stand out. The Deakin Law School, Australia, by Woods Bagot Woods Bagot was commissioned to design this university building for Deakin University in Melbourne , Australia.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. First, there is the material cloud, which gathers over one million data points related to the environmental impact of different materials.

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Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

The design is centered around the sublime mountain landscape," the team said. Large stretches of glass wrap the exterior In addition to large stretches of glass, the exterior is wrapped in a mix of two sturdy materials – weathering steel and pale-toned accoya wood. Many rooms offer expansive vistas.

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 series, which is investigating the potential of the material as a viable, low-carbon, modern structural material.

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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2023

Australia is considering banning engineered stone after a joint investigation by three news outlets accused manufacturer Caesarstone of not doing enough to warn people of the dangers of working with the material. It has also been asked to examine how to deal with material that needed to be moved or demolished in the future.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Massachusetts Institute of Technology chemical engineers have invented a new type of plastic that is twice as strong as steel and could one day be used as a building material. Read: The Dezeen guide to plastic in architecture, design and interiors. Impermeability adds to usefulness of material.

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World Architecture Community

JULY 14, 2023

Humans have created not only the means to build the designs that once were only imagined, but also excelled in their understanding and engineering of materials which manifes. Consider building a Pyramid in the ıst Century. Not many would find it a surprising or shocking endeavour.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A grape-based leather alternative and sequins made from tree cellulose are among 15 material innovations on show as part of fashion house Stella McCartney 's exhibition at the COP28 climate conference. The fashion industry accounts for eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions," McCartney said. "We

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After Seratech's carbon-neutral cement won the 2022 Obel Award , Dezeen has rounded up six ways in which researchers are working to decarbonise concrete – the single most polluting building material in the world. Biogenic Limestone by Minus Materials. Read: UK cement industry sets out roadmap to "go beyond net-zero" by 2050.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2022

The race is on to engineer alternatives to traditional building materials that either perform better or tread more lightly on the planet. From super-strong plastics to fungus columns, we've rounded up 10 materials that could be the future of construction. 2DPA-1 super-strong plastic. Find out more about 2DPA-1 ›.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Architizer

JULY 12, 2023

More and more spaces are designed to tell a story, engaging with us on a profoundly emotional level. This new school of design invites us to ponder, question and explore the nature of our work. The design strategy was fueled by the ambition to recreate the ambiance of a traditional Mexican courtyard in a soaring skyscraper.

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ArchDaily

MAY 10, 2024

Courtesy of [applied] Foreign Affairs, Institute of Architecture, University of Applied Arts Vienna Public Markets are complex cases that beautifully combine an engineering exploration with the instigation of a beneficial public function. All one needs is a lot and a sheltering roof. Read more »

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Architizer

JANUARY 4, 2023

The building involves several unique approaches to sustainability (dowel-laminated timber structure, novel bio-materials, data-driven design with life-cycle analysis), with each approach meant to be re-usable and to act as a lever in creating create maximum impact on future projects—in both the aviation industry and the AEC industry.

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Deezen

JUNE 6, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: a projection mapping system used for storytelling and a series of jewellery designed as an anxiety management tool for neurodiverse people are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Middlesex University. Course: BA Product Design & BEng Product Design Engineering.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 14, 2022

Countertop designs such as marble, granite, quartz, quartzite, steel, and more catch the attention of the user instantly. Countertops have major applications in areas like modern modular kitchen designs, bathrooms, and restaurants. Today, there are various materials available in the market for use on kitchen counters.

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2023

WoodWorks has announced the winners of the 2023 Wood Design Awards, an annual showcase of the industry’s most inspiring applications of mass timber and wood in building designs across the United States. Investing in a more sustainable future deserves to be recognized.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A new series of reports on macro design trends reveals fascinating insights into the direction in which architects and designers are traveling — and harmony lies at the heart of the first publication. For architects, the report is a veritable goldmine of inspiration. Photo by Dany Eid/Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Research engineers at Stanford University have developed a 3D printing method that is "five to ten times faster than the quickest high-resolution printer currently available and is capable of using multiple types of resin in a single object." Figure shows print scrips for multimaterial iCLIP.

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Dwell

MAY 21, 2024

No matter how grand your renovation vision is, remodeling your kitchen can’t begin without choosing a countertop material. But knowing how often your kitchen counter will be used will help narrow down your choices to the most durable, cost-efficient, and best-looking materials to install into your home.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

Designed as an extension to the neighbouring headquarters of Swiss publishing group Tamedia , the office takes over a prominent site on the banks of the river Sihl and leaves its timber skeleton exposed for all to see, sheathed only by the building's glass skin.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. Because of how involved some of these projects can be, it is best to get in touch with a civil engineering firm in St.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Engineered Wood Sprouts Solutions for Supermarket Chain 1 kcichowicz Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:31 Switching from a steel roof system to an engineered wood one helped a Sprouts Farmers Market design team solve supply chain challenges and lower the location’s carbon footprint. Engineer Mo Kateeb, principal of A.V.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Timber and rubber are among the natural materials used at this nursery in Stoke-on-Trent, which British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has designed to echo an adjacent nature reserve. To reduce material waste, the whole building's structure was sized to available timber sizes.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. “We looked beyond the boundaries of the building to transform a core location on this important, historic campus,” said SOM Design Principal Javier Arizmendi. Photo © Dave Burk “At the heart of our campus, the Ralph S.

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