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

Architizer

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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Competitions: Beam Center Seeks Ambitious Project Proposals for 2024 season for Beam Camp in New Hampshire

Bustler

and phone numbers of each individual involved (including the applicant) • Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59PM EST on Monday, December 11, 2023 [link] Read the full post on Bustler . •

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Studio Bark devises structural use for waste timber in English woodlands

Deezen

Named Spindles, the project, which borrowed techniques from local chair making traditions, involved using small pieces of shaped wood to make a roof-supporting column. It got the studio thinking about timber and sustainability, and how although timber is usually assumed to be a green building material, it's not without its problems.

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Wastecare is a face serum made from Aizome's industrial wastewater

Deezen

Aizome wanted to garner attention for its newly developed dyeing technique that uses high-frequency soundwaves to add plant-based colours to its textiles. The dots motif was continued across the other materials contained in the box – four double-sided leaflets, a 12-page booklet and a six-fold poster.

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Earth School by Jeanne Schultz Design Studio and Adeyemo Shokunbi

aasarchitecture

Building construction using the method of earthen brick modularity lends itself to easy-to-learn application techniques. By excavating the existing material on site and compacting it to create the brick modules, we create contextualized and performative structures. Classroom Unit Diagram. Brick Assembly Diagramatic.

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Past Dezeen Awards winners share tips on how to create a winning entry

Deezen

Highlight any innovative techniques, materials, or technologies used and most importantly, be authentic and let your passion for design shine through in your submission." Remember to "look at the previous year's winners, write appropriate and comprehensive text and include diagrams." The studio's best advice?

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ID origins by Studio Symbiosis

aasarchitecture

This was done to ensure that we have multiple options of materials and techniques to execute the design. Evolution Diagram. Given the undulating nature of the façade, it was important to rationalize it into panels that are easy to construct for construction. Photo © Harsh Mevada. Photo © Harsh Mevada. Photo © Harsh Mevada.

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