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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

ArchDaily

Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

Utilities 289
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Natural Baking by OYTT Design

Archinect

Crops are thriving, grains are fresh, and the carefully processed ingredients, infused with delicate techniques, bring forth a new burst of flavors in the ancient land. This highlights the shared essence of Chinese and international culinary traditions across the seasons, emphasizing the importance of natural freshness.

Nature 130
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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding: Combining Geometric Layouts and Efficient Design

ArchDaily

SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal.

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Expanding the Architectural Prospects of Timber in Its Natural Form

ArchDaily

Through design, the use of trunks or branches of trees in their entirety can accentuate their innate mechanical properties for structural sustainability. Although these practices are fairly absent in contemporary building techniques, new technological innovations expand the prospects of timber construction in architecture.

Nature 305
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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

Deezen

Peruvian architects Roman Bauer Arquitectos and ESArquitectura teamed up to design a cultural institution in Lima that includes a renovation and a new building with vernacular methods and pink accents. The IFEA headquarters comprises two structures in a narrow, rectangular infill property. The photography is by JAG Studio.

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Pressure Washing Techniques For Different Driveway Surfaces

The Architecture Designs

This overview covers the specialized techniques needed to revitalize your driveway while preventing avoidable mistakes. Learn the dos and don’ts of pressure washing for successfully cleaning concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, and natural stone. Applying too much pressure can damage even sturdy stone surfaces over time.

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Designing for Water Scarcity: How Architects are Adapting to Arid Environments

ArchDaily

The Beacon, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology campus, naturally cooled. For centuries, architects and designers dealing with harsh desert landscapes and the vital necessity of water have invented techniques, technologies, and new structures.