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Airbnb startup Samara unveils 'Backyard,' its first ADU model for California

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California-based housing startup Samara has unveiled further details of their factory-produced studio and one-bedroom units. The company, led by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and former Flex chief executive Mike McNamara, will now roll out a selection of customizable ADU units, collectively known as the Backyard range, across Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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This Normandy house renovation is built with 100% natural materials sourced within a radius of less than 100 km

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The renovation of a traditional brick house had unprecedented ambitions : 0% concrete, 0% plastic, and 100% natural materials. The post This Normandy house renovation is built with 100% natural materials sourced within a radius of less than 100 km appeared first on Ã…vontuura.

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RIBA announces first two House of the Year shortlist contenders

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Marking their annual end-of-year tradition, RIBA has today announced the first two shortlist houses to be featured in Episode 1 of the BBC Channel 4’s Grand Designs House of the Year program. Both designs were taken from the previously announced 20-entry longlist and will compete against 5 others for the title, which this year focuses on “Hard to Build” residential projects.

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Children's Campus Theodoor / cuypers & Q architecten

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© Evenbeeld. architects: cuypers & Q architecten Location: Brussels, Belgium Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Evenbeeld. Read more ».

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

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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Editor's Picks #541

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Niall Patrick Walsh had A Conversation With Ma Yansong. Critics raised questions over current/past pay practices. However, folks jumped in to defend MAD Architects. " Can confirm he's been paying interns since at least 2009" and " I had multiple classmates work at this office for co-op semesters and were definitely paid. Ironically, the classmates who went to work for very famous starchitects in the country next door were not paid at all. ".

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Airbnb co-founder's startup Samara unveils 'Backyard,' its first ADU model for California

Archinect

California-based housing startup Samara has unveiled further details of their factory-produced studio and one-bedroom units. The company, led by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia and former Flex chief executive Mike McNamara, will now roll out a selection of customizable ADU units, collectively known as the Backyard range, across Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Sliding screens front Granary House guesthouse by MIMA Housing

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Architect Marta Brandão has adopted a "rustic minimalism" style to create a two-bedroom mountain retreat in Arouca, Portugal. Granary House is a two-storey guesthouse featuring a slate roof, a roof terrace and a slatted timber facade that integrates sliding panels. Granary House is a two-bedroom guesthouse in Arouca. Owned by Brandão's mother-in-law, the 110-square-metre property offers short-stay rentals to those looking to explore the mountainous landscape of the region.

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Student internship opportunity at LEVER Architecture offers close-up view of sustainability in practice

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Following last week’s look at an opening for a Design Lead at Den Outdoors , we are using our Job Highlights series this week to explore an open role on Archinect Jobs for a Net Zero Emerging Leaders Intern at LEVER Architecture. The part-time internship , aimed at students currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in architecture or engineering, will run for twelve weeks from January to April 2023.

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AI-generated art envisions quirky cross-pollination between a ripe dragon fruit and a chair

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frank jacobus uses AI tool midjourney to explore what happens when fruit meets furniture. The post AI-generated art envisions quirky cross-pollination between a ripe dragon fruit and a chair appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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MASS Design Group announces acquisition of long-time Santa Fe collaborator Atkin Olshin Schade Architects

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MASS Design Group has announced its acquisition of Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Atkin Olshin Schade Architects (AOS) in a move they say will offer an enhancement of the relationship the two have built already through years of collaboration. The merger makes the new combined entity Santa Fe’s largest architectural office, with further opportunity to leverage AOS’s Philadelphia operation in order to pursue “innovative approaches to preservation, adaptive reuse, and design for missi

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crowned with diamond spires, the world’s tallest residential tower breaks ground in dubai

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burj binghatti emblemizes binghatti and jacob & co's design ethos for a soaring ultra-luxury living experience. The post crowned with diamond spires, the world’s tallest residential tower breaks ground in dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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October's Architecture Billings Index records a decline for the first time in nearly two years

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The data contained in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) shows a "considerable" decrease in the demand for design services across the industry in a sign that points to the arrival of a long-dreaded turndown for firms heading into the new year. The ABI score for October was 47.7, down from September's 51.7 total and representing the first time since January of 2021 that the index has fallen below the threshold of 50 (which indicates a decl

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a 325-meter-long bridge will weave through one of bulgaria’s largest parks

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winner of an international competition, the proposal by boele architects + buro happold will head to construction at the end of 2023. The post a 325-meter-long bridge will weave through one of bulgaria’s largest parks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.

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Fellow Fellows: Zelig Fok Discusses Architecture, Photography, and?? Its Relationship To Manipulating Space

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Archinect's Fellow Fellows series connects with individuals who are currently in, or have recently finished, an architecture fellowship; discussing their architectural journey, areas of research, and their overall experience as academic fellows. For our latest interview, we connected with Zelig Fok, the 2021–2022 Howard E. LeFevre '29 Emerging Practitioner Fellow at The Knowlton School of Architecture at Ohio State.

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ronan bouroullec elaborately carves clay for ‘bas-reliefs’ solo exhibition at galerie kreo

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ronan bouroullec carves a thick slab body of clay to model the desired forms. The post ronan bouroullec elaborately carves clay for ‘bas-reliefs’ solo exhibition at galerie kreo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Three adaptive reuse projects announced as the 2022 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Award winners

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has revealed the three winners of this year’s Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards. Projects from North Dakota, Los Angeles, and Chicago were selected as the best examples of adaptive reuse practices nationwide and presented alongside winners in five other categories at a special ceremony held online on November 4th as part of the PastForward National Preservation Conference.

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uli westphal captures the colorful spectrum of crop diversity

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uli westphal snaps the crop diversity the planet has, but synthetic biology and genetic engineering keep putting on the back burner. The post uli westphal captures the colorful spectrum of crop diversity appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.

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Krmpotich Residence by Abramson Architects

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The design of this house respects the innate flow of nature with the vast and beautiful locale as a backdrop. The residence is nestled in a slowly rising hill on the outskirts of Casper, Wyoming. The one story house is long and low and co-exists harmoniously with the arid landscape that surrounds it. It is oriented to address strong prevailing winds.

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A Newlywed Couple Hack Austin’s Housing Market by Fixing Up a 1971 Airstream

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An interior designer and her architect husband embrace small-space living to avoid being priced out of the city they love. The truth is, Rose Ballard was joking when she sent a Craigslist ad for a 1971 Airstream to her husband, Paul Suttles. "We’d just gotten married, and we were thinking about our next step and how to transition out of renting in the volatile housing market in Austin ," says the interior designer, principal of Rose Ballard Studio.

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Sunset Summit Residence by Cushing Terrell

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Sunset Summit Residence is located in the foothills of Las Vegas, Nevada, and captures the true essence of desert architecture, while expressing high design and engineering. The clients’ desire for a large circulating home, that would also capture views in every direction from each space on this incredible, five-acre lot within the signature development The Summit, was accomplished in every way.

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How AI software will change architecture and design

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AI text-to-image software like Midjourney, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion has the potential to change the way that architects approach the creation and concept stages of designing buildings and products, experts say. In the past year, numerous technology companies have released software that uses AI systems called neural networks to convert users' text inputs into AI-generated images.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. While these are legitimate concerns, it is our responsibility as architects to listen and foster a collaborative culture that answers client issues while also reducing our carbon footprint.

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Khao Niao Restaurant + Onda Cafe by ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work - Aholic)

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A wavy precast concrete facade formed by an onsite concrete mold for a new restaurant designed by ASWA for Khao Niao + Onda cafe around Ari, Bangkok, Thailand, surrounded by residential buildings with some restaurants and cafes. The L-shaped one-story restaurant with approximately 290 square meters tends to hide a private courtyard for a peaceful space from the street.

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Hovering Kan-Too by Wutopia Lab and ArchUnits

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Located at the west bank of the Pearl River Delta, and the west gate of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, it is in the front-line coastal area of the Great Bay Area. Standing on the roof on sunny days, one can have a view of the spectacular building cluster on the other side of the sea in Qianhai, Shenzhen. The ambitious showroom is a new landmark of the new city floating on the sea.

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New Metal walls from Tecnografica | News | Architonic

Architonic

Bringing texture, depth and decadence to an interior doesn’t have to mean filling it with unnecessary objects purely to set a mood. A simple and refined route can be discovered through the walls. Wallpaper has long been used throughout history to create a rich domestic environment. Yet for the 21st century, Italian creator of high quality wallcoverings <a href="[link] offers a contemporary take – working with artists and designers on trend-anticipating prints from biophilia to Japandi, a

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check out the top new stadiums in qatar as the 2022 FIFA world cup kicks off

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with the FIFA 2022 world cup kicking off this weekend, designboom showcases the most exciting new stadium architecture in qatar. The post check out the top new stadiums in qatar as the 2022 FIFA world cup kicks off appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!