Westeck News

MAY 24, 2024

What is becoming increasingly clear is that a shift of this magnitude cannot happen without the participation of the workers and communities that drive Canada’s economic engine and who will drive its decarbonization efforts.

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Architizer

APRIL 21, 2022

In terms of building envelopes, structures, and systems, there are two primary manufacturing methods used. Additive manufacturing processes add material layer-by-layer, while subtractive manufacturing removes material to create building components or parts. Courtesy Portland CNC. Binhai Science Museum. Grotto Sauna.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The facade was made from a robotic winding process Its woven facade design is informed by textile construction and was developed by Allmannwappner and Menges Scheffler Architekten with engineering practice Jan Knippers Ingenieure. Split-level floors separate interior spaces Inside, Texoversum has a split-level design.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2023

Moderated by Dezeen's editor Tom Ravenscroft, the talk will hear from three experts on how data and AI are being used across the architecture industry, which will be introduced by executive vice president of architecture, engineering and construction design solutions at Autodesk , Amy Bunszel.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The project's design is informed by Hong Kong's legacy of textile manufacturing and draws on different aspects of tailoring. Its shape is informed by textile design Airside's shape is formed of chamfered edges in reference to textile cutting, while the fluted glass that covers part of the facade is a nod to fabric draping.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

An art gallery occupies the arched space While its shape is informed by rural barns, it is also designed to create an interior that is an impressive space for displaying art. We hope that people who are interested in manufacturing can see a way of creating large spaces using small pieces," he said. "We

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Deezen

APRIL 18, 2023

Interior and automotive designers, architects and engineers are encouraged to sign up for the competition until 30 April 2023 before the month-long competition officially kicks off on 5 May. Winners will also win a paid visit the PIX Moving's digital manufacturing factory to witness their project being built.

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Deezen

APRIL 9, 2024

Jun Mitsui & Associates and Pelli Clarke & Partners sought to marry elements of Japanese architecture with small-scale manufacturing and its location in upstate New York.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The project's design is informed by Hong Kong's legacy of textile manufacturing and draws on different aspects of tailoring. Its shape is informed by textile design Airside's shape is formed of chamfered edges in reference to textile cutting, while the fluted glass that covers part of the facade is a nod to fabric draping.

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BD+C

JUNE 20, 2014

Energy Information Administration has posted preliminary results from its periodic Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption survey. The project includes buildings >1,000 sf that devote more than half of their floorspace to activity that is not residential, manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Top: engineer Tristram Carfrae is a proponent of structural stone. Photo courtesy of Arup.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The T850 , T950 and XL 3800 plotters were created specifically for the architecture , engineering and construction industries to print technical drawings, plans, maps and renders. For more information about HP's DesignJet series, visit the brand's website.

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2023

The panel will feature Brooke Grammier, chief information officer at Cannon Design, Knut Ramstad, partner and chief technology officer at Nordic Office of Architecture , Harlen Miller, associate design director and senior architect at UN Studio , and Amy Bunszel, EVP of architecture, engineering and construction design solutions at Autodesk.

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2023

Finnish mobile manufacturer Nokia has partnered with repair specialists iFixit to release the smartphone G22, which comes with replaceable parts and toolkits so that customers can fix their phone themselves. Part of the law stipulates that manufacturers make spare parts and maintenance information available for their products.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This approach streamlines the manufacturing process, eliminates the need for metal and silicon components and significantly reduces the environmental footprint of RFID tag production as a result," Pulpatronics said. Instead, the "chipless" Pulpatronics tag uses the geometric pattern of the circuit itself to convey the information.

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Deezen

APRIL 14, 2024

Alongside the Tamarindo series, the brand will also display products from its Largo, Porto and Coronet ranges, all of which are manufactured in the UK. Winner of a 2023 Red Dot Award, the pergola is available in a range of finishes and colourways.

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Habitus Living

JULY 31, 2023

With a 60 year legacy of quality German engineering, Liebherr champions the design and manufacturing of premium refrigerators, freezers, and wine cellars for both homes and businesses – delivering innovative technologies which redefine the art of food storage.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The London Fire Brigade has unveiled its updated typeface designed by Studio Sutherl& and The Foundry Types at the Running Towards exhibition of graphic artworks informed by the organisation's design heritage. The exhibition showcased graphic posters in a colour palette that references fire engines.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Piil was informed by Estonia's observation towers, which are often placed in scenic locations, and assembled on-site. The house balances above a wooden terrace It features a large cantilever that elevates the living spaces 4.25 metres above ground and creates a sheltered outdoor space. The photography and video is by Yifan Liu.

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Deezen

JULY 18, 2023

Architecture practice Studio V has unveiled The Green House apartment block in Long Island City , USA, which was informed by the neighbourhood's history of terracotta production. We're not interested in generic design: architecture must reinvent a site's history and context," said Studio V founder Jay Valgora.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Promotion: architectural manufacturer Kawneer offers aluminium facade systems that are designed to minimise environmental impact, helping buildings to achieve sustainable certification. Kawneer has been able to introduce recycled aluminium content into the manufacturing process without impacting the quality of the product.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2022

Designed for electronics manufacturer Secure Meters, the project sits above a seasonal lake that can expand from one to three acres during the monsoon season. Sanand Factory in India was designed by Studio Saar for an electronics manufacturer. The buildings have canopy-style roofs to protect the structures from the rain seasons.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 11, 2022

As much as there are pros to using the MDF Board, there are cons to it too and it’s better to be aware in order to make an informed decision:-. Manufactured from high-quality wood veneers attached to medium density fibreboards, the veneered MDF Board gives a more natural appearance to wood. Image Source: Civil Engineering Discoveries.

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. It enabled the creation of large, uniform glass sheets that were less time-consuming to manufacture and more stable. The new process allowed glass to be seen as a structural element rather than a decorative addition.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 19, 2024

When he graduated university with a degree in mechanical engineering, the Japanese design pioneer established Yamanaka Research Institute with five other crafts people. The Maruni Wood Industry was born. Maruni’s trailblazing shifts have always been underpinned by the brand’s commitment to beauty.

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Deezen

APRIL 14, 2023

Its interior colour scheme was informed by Milan's iconic Pasticceria Marchesi and also nods to the green hue that Prada is known for. Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn will ask architects, designers and engineers about how they can harness their skills to work more sustainably.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2022

British car manufacturer McLaren has collaborated with American sportswear company Athletic Propulsion Labs to release a collection of trainers that reimagines the brand's supercars. The HySpeed trainer collection is informed by McLaren supercars. The HySpeed trainer collection is informed by McLaren supercars.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Integrated design: ATP architects engineers, Vienna, and ATP sustain. RINGANA focuses on sustainability and environmental impact in the manufacture of all its products. Johann in der Haide, Austria – Building Information. Design: ATP Architects Engineers. Credits: Text: ATP architects engineers. Location: St.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Originally constructed as a shoe factory, the full-block building is remarkable for its ornate stone facade, decorated with imagery depicting shoe manufacturing, and for its distinctive brick and terra cotta structure. Unearthing History 179 Lincoln is a case study in the sustainable and experiential benefits of adaptive reuse.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We worked collaboratively with engineers, designers, forest product suppliers and wood product manufacturers to find a design path that was striking and innovative, while also efficient and cost-effective," the team said. The region's topography inspired the shell's sculptural profile.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Both the leg and the accommodation modules above act as large steel trusses—made in-house by the client, metal manufacturer Levstal Group. The interplay of levels allows horizontal surfaces to be used informally as tables, seats, or display spaces, while the vertical timber paneling adds a treehouse-like quality. Have one to share?

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A consortium of experts in timber construction and engineering is exploring ways to boost the use of English hardwood forest products across the built environment, in a move which could significantly improve the carbon footprint of the UK’s buildings and support diverse woodland ecosystems. Design input: dRMM Architects. About NMITE-CATT.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Curator Umebara selected projects by 13 designers and studios that highlighted innovative uses for paper in packaging, including a series of mechanical paper sculptures by graphic designer Masaya Ishikawa and artist and engineer Hiroaki Nakaji. See Dezeen Events Guide for more architecture and design events around the world.

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Bustler

MARCH 25, 2024

Architects, engineers, specialist planners, agencies and design offices, companies in the construction and real estate industry as well as manufacturers in the design and production industry are invited to submit their projects by 17 May. Read the full post on Bustler

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Bustler

AUGUST 10, 2023

Its aim is to broaden industry professionals’ knowledge of the performance of terra cotta, encouraging a deeper understanding of manufacturing architectural ceramics that will inform next-generation building designs. ACAW 2023 has brought together preeminent members from architecture and engineering firms around the world.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

KEF LS60 "The quality of sound is tremendous thanks to the engineering team and also the form that is unique in the market. Sheffield armchair "I love classic English armchairs but need my own spacey version, so I set up my own company to manufacture them, which I just launched in Shanghai. "A

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The chair can be ordered upholstered or unupholstered to showcase the visual appeal of its engineering. Herman Miller also says it manufactures the Sayl chairs on three continents to reduce the distance between factory and buyer and that the product is PVC-free and almost entirely recyclable.

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