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A Glimpse into the Evolution of Insulation Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

As an example, beginning with the primitive huts used in the earliest forms of domestic architecture, furs were employed as an exterior covering to restrict the flow of air and, consequently, regulate the interior environment. Read more »

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

ArchDaily

This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Additionally, collaborating directly with indigenous communities leads to projects that prioritize community participation, cultural sensitivity and sustainable development. Read more »

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Bill Gates and Samsung develop toilet that combusts waste "into ashes"

Deezen

The toilet was developed as part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 's Reinvent the Toilet Challenge – an initiative that started in 2011 that sought proposals for toilets that safely and effectively manage human waste. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also helped to develop the Save!

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. The initial eight kiosks were clad in hand ‘steam-bent’ English oak timber, developed in collaboration with British designer and maker Tom Raffield. © Mizzi Studio. © Mizzi Studio.

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Time Space Existence show in Venice spotlights solutions for a planet under pressure

Deezen

Image by Federico Vespignani The 217 projects presented explore a variety of areas of focus, from the environment and urban landscape to the unfolding conversations on innovation, reuse, community and inclusion. The Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) and Holcim present the Essential Homes Research Project.

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The Sponge Evangelist

Landscape Architecture Magazine

Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. In awarding the second biennial Oberlander Prize to the Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu, FASLA, the Cultural Landscape Foundation and its 2023 jury sent an unmistakable signal about the future of the field. His village had been destroyed, paved over with concrete.

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Basement Waterproofing in Lancaster, PA

The Architecture Designs

Basement waterproofing involves techniques and materials used to prevent water from penetrating the basement of a house or a building. Here, we explore the reasons behind basement water problems, the importance of waterproofing, and the various techniques available to keep your basement dry and your home safe.