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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

Deezen

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 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Innovations in Mold Material Technologies: Advancements and Applications

The Architecture Designs

Introduction The high-quality mold manufacturing industry has experienced significant advancements in recent years, driven by the rapid development of material technologies. In this article, we will explore the latest innovations in mold material technologies and their applications in various industries.

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Exploring the Realm of Advanced Construction Materials

Santa Cruz Architect

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Architectural Association students use foraged wood to build "open-air laboratory"

Deezen

Students from the Architectural Association have created the Field Station pavilion "Students harvested this material by searching the forest floor of recently thinned compartments for branches of suitable shape, thickness, and integrity, echoing historical practices like estover – the tradition of collecting firewood," explained the team. "By

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

Architecture Ideas

Besides concrete walls and finished flooring, several hours of labor, safety precautions, and material quality must be considered. What is Construction Material Testing (CMT). The materials used to construct any structure, whether it is a road, a bridge, or a building, are critical to the project’s success.

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Boano Prišmontas creates art gallery that "is unmistakably a barn"

Deezen

Designed as a peaceful place to display art, the small gallery combines the traditional barn form with modern construction techniques. The small windows, large canopy overhang, wide door on the front facade, and use of industrial materials all sing from the same song sheet." The photography is courtesy of Boano Prišmontas.

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BIG designs all-wood cubic structure as "living curriculum" at University of Kansas

Deezen

The 50,000-square-foot educational building will have a diagrid structure made completely from wood, a feat achieved through the use of notched glued laminated timber ( glulam ) and dowels based on traditional Japanese joinery techniques to eliminate the need for steel fasteners or plates.

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