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Villa in rural Vietnam uses local materials to "harmonise with the environment"

Deezen

This informed its unobtrusive single-storey profile and APDI Architecture's use of local materials such as bricks made from laterite – rusty-red stone formed from the leaching of rocks and soil. The post Villa in rural Vietnam uses local materials to "harmonise with the environment" appeared first on Dezeen.

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Step by Step: How to Specify Materials in an Architecture Project?

ArchDaily

Image © Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. What does the material specification process entail? It’s as simple, yet as complex as that. Where does one begin? Read more »

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The Best Suited Finishes for Wood Floors

Aric Gitomer Architect

Being a renewable material, the flexibility and adaptability of this material have allowed for a more environment-friendly construction. It undergoes cleaning and processing and finally, the finished product is what goes onto the structures. Finishes can be grouped into classes based on what they have to offer.

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Revamp Your Bathing Space: Tips for Creating a Stylish and Chic Environment

The Architecture Designs

Luxurious Materials source: etcbrooklyn Embrace luxurious materials that enhance the tactile experience of your bathroom. These materials not only elevate the aesthetic appeal but also exude a sense of opulence. Incorporate pops of color through accessories like towels, rugs, and artwork to add vibrancy to the space.

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Wood Coatings: Enhancing Wood Surfaces with Sleek Finishes

Architecture Ideas

’ A wood coating has two purposes: it improves the aesthetic attractiveness of wooden surfaces and shields them from the environment. They proffer an array of colors and finishes, a paramount selection for individuals seeking to change the appearance of wooden surfaces. Wondering, ‘ What is a wood coating ?’

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Architectural Details: Why Metal Is the Perfect Material for Dynamic Educational Projects

Architizer

As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. The team wanted to design a new public-facing identity while creating a safe, enduring environment for kindergarten through eighth-grade students. Presidio Knolls School.

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A Ravishing Live/Work Space in Brussels Is Finished With Soils Collected From Building Sites

Dwell

Straw bales from a nearby farm were chosen as the insulation material. Clay plaster and rammed earth from the waste soil of Brussels building sites are used for finishing. Second-hand recycled products add character and prevent additional emissions from new materials. "By

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