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Playing with Translucency and Transparency: Balancing Natural Lighting with High-Performance Panels

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© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Unregulated direct sunlight can cause discomfort such as visual strain and undesirable heat gains. Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light.

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context. Read more »

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Natural Material Studio creates restaurant panels from leftover beer

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Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has handcrafted swirly panels made of spent grain salvaged from beer production for a restaurant opened by the local ÅBEN brewery. From the very start of the process, it was important for us not to force the waste material, so we let it dry naturally," explained Hvillum.

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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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Construction is progressing on a mass-timber academic building with a stone facade designed by architecture firm Studio Gang for the University of Chicago campus in Paris. It aims to prioritise low-carbon bio-based materials such as wood , hemp and straw over other construction materials like concrete and steel.

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Crafting Atmospheres: Sensory, Textured Lighting in Architectural Design

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Cortesia de Vibia Flat and polished surfaces tend to evoke feelings of coldness and sterility, while raw, natural materials can create a sense of warmth and connection. Textures can trigger memories and emotions, connecting us to past experiences and the sense of touch. Read more »

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MAD Architects creates Milan Design Week pavilion inspired by mountains

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MAD Architects has completed its latest installation for Milan Design Week. Image credit: Moreno Maggi Image credit: Moreno Maggi Set within the Cortile della Farmacia courtyard at the University of Milan , the ‘Amazing Walk’ seeks to “blur the boundary between built and natural environments in a surreal way.

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Michael Groth uses natural and recycled materials inside New York's Donna restaurant

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New York designer Michael Groth collaborated with a Moroccan artisan cooperative to create the wall hangings for this worker-owned bar and restaurant in the West Village. Donna is decorated with earth-toned limewash plaster, applied to the walls in geometric patterns that echo the brand's visual identity.

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