Archinect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Fancy Facades. Interested in a job as a facade designer? Check out our recently published piece, What does it take to become a facade designer?

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Architecture Lab

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Art Nouveau, which began around the 1890s and continued till the start of World War I, was once an international style. Not only was it outstandingly extraordinary, but it also went against more eclectic styles rooted in history. While these had previously been popular, Art Nouveau upset the status quo by drawing inspiration from the […].

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Spending time pondering your roof ventilation system is likely something that you haven’t done. Most homeowners probably haven’t thought about their roof ventilation at all. But when the time comes that you start thinking about it, you’ll want to ensure that it’s properly taken care of and working well. Your roof’s ventilation is essential for the health of your home.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The new House of the City and Region is a 22,000-square-metre civic building that will become Dordrecht, The Netherlands’ most prominent public hub. The cultural anchor and urban node comprise a citizens’ service centre, library, tourist information centre, and workplaces for the civil services of the municipality Dordrecht and the Drechtsteden.

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A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Shipping containers fill a crucial niche in the world’s economy. They are large and sturdy enough to uniformly transport goods but small enough to fit on trucks and light enough to be moved by cranes and forklifts. However, over the decades a challenge emerged: an excess of used containers. Where some saw a problem, innovative architects see an eco-friendly opportunity.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

New windows can make a dramatic difference in any home, whether you want to improve its appearance, open up a spectacular view or simply replace worn units that seem to let in more wind and rain than they keep out. Modern window frames cut air infiltration down to almost zero and, when used with advanced glazings, can slash up to 40 percent off your heating and cooling bills.

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Brandon Donnelly

DECEMBER 11, 2021

As many of you know, I am working on a new build in Park City, Utah. One of the things that I have had to get up to speed on are earth retention systems. Building in the mountains is challenging. Here are a couple of photos from this morning of a new single-family home under construction near the lot that I am working on. It looks to be a combination of cast-in-place concrete and precast blocks (right side).

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