ArchDaily

JULY 14, 2023

By seeking the knowledge, skills, and decision-making of a communal collective, the project becomes more tailored to their needs, better designed to fit within their local context, and a platform to exchange techniques and vernacular skills. Read more »

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Project Technique Architect Design 246

Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. Rule one is, you should work with materials that are already there," studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen in Milan. added Hvillum.

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Materials Nature Installation Technique 114

Arcmax Architects

MARCH 21, 2023

In an effort to protect the environment, many businesses have implemented sustainable methods, and the hospitality sector is no exception. Reduce Plastic Use: Reducing plastic use and trash is one method to lessen the detrimental effects your hotel has on the environment. Going to turn green may help the environment and save you money.

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Technique Sustainability Environment Management 52

Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. According to Moser, this method only needs a small quantity of water compared to traditional fabric dying techniques and it does not involve chemicals that cause environmental damage.

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Students Materials Project Technology 103

The Architecture Designs

MARCH 30, 2023

Roofers are responsible for installing, repairing, or replacing roofing materials on homes and other buildings. To complete their tasks, they use a variety of tools and techniques that you should be aware of before undertaking your next business or home renovation. Another factor to consider when choosing shingles is their weight.

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Technique Renovation Roofing Installation 59

Dwell

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It comes with the comforts of the 21st century, but is mindful of the environment. "In In our construction technology, we follow the path of nature, which embodies techniques that are not new, but have proven to be reliable over hundreds of years. Cabini Tiny House houses are built using wood, metal, and fiber cement board.

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Home IT Exterior Technique 140

Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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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Materials Construction Construction Sustainability 69

Deezen

JULY 7, 2022

Material research firm Studio Lionne van Deursen has showcased its Unfold designs, made from a material created by bacteria , as part of the Isola Design District exhibition at Milan Design Week. Studio Lionne van Deursen's Unfold project comprises a material made by microorganisms.

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Materials Contract Design Sustainability 111

Archinect

JANUARY 31, 2023

Founded in 2004 by David Montalba, the Santa Monica / Lausanne firm operates across architecture and urban design with an emphasis on “creating environments that are both socially responsive and aesthetically progressive.” Over on Archinect Jobs , the firm is currently hiring for several positions in their Santa Monica studio.

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Project Architect Technique Firms 241

Archinect

JANUARY 21, 2022

With mass timber's popularity increasing over the years, it has become a difficult building material to obtain as of late. As a result, students preparing to enter the field of architecture and construction must learn the techniques and applications that fall in line with mass timber trends affecting the industry.

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Education Technique Architecture School Students 291

Archinect

JULY 19, 2023

The Hermosa Beach-based architecture and design firm share model images and drawings of a residential project proposal aimed to resemble a mountain cave that "acts as a fortress within a demanding environment." Model image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA.

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Residential Project Landscape Technique 183

Habitus Living

APRIL 5, 2023

The Bell House in Balmain, Sydney, underwent a remarkable transformation, blending the old and the new to create an open and modern living environment. The clients were in love with Shou Sugi Ban – the Japanese technique of charred timber – but the material was extremely expensive.

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IT Housing Landscape Concept 98

Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Our conversation traverses process, childhood, materiality and what makes home ‘home’. It was more that I grew up in an environment where everything revolved around making things and I sort of naturally grew into an artist. With ropes, there are different thicknesses, and you can even make ropes with different materials.

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Materials Environment Art Home 52

Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

In an effort to represent the toll plastic waste has on the environment, a group of undergraduate architecture students from the Pratt Institute have constructed a series of inflatable structures that put into physical form the research they say simultaneously demonstrates the potential for its reduction and reuse as a building material.

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Students Structure Visualization Building 241

Deezen

APRIL 24, 2024

Georgia -based design collective Garbage Kids has exhibited a "long-lasting" collection of wooden furniture and ornaments made solely from recycled materials at Milan design week. By running small workshops teaching basic woodwork, we continue to spread the traditional carpentry techniques that are quick to disappear."

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Design Materials Technique Site 126

Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

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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Materials Construction Construction Civil Engineering 52

Architizer

MAY 6, 2024

As we venture further into the 21st century, a new frontier is emerging: one where artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive computing principles are transforming the fabric of our built environment. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, which encompasses learning, reasoning and self-correction.

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Architecture Technique Information Technology 92

Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Designed to embrace the beauty of the natural environment and provide the perfect balance of form and function, this double-storey extension seamlessly blends into the existing weatherboard worker’s cottage. Materiality throughout is an important consideration that works hand-in-hand with the architectural form.

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Materials Nature Sustainability Technique 52

Deezen

MAY 13, 2024

Also included is a collection of garments informed by how people's use of nature and landscapes is limited by access laws and an embroidery project focusing on craft techniques that takes cues from themes of both femininity and the grotesque. I connect with these themes through materiality, process and communication through stitch.

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Students Project Design Inspiration 121

Architizer

APRIL 4, 2023

Healthy Materials Lab is a design research lab at Parsons School of Design with a mission to place health at the center of every design decision. HML is changing the future of the built environment by creating resources for designers, architects, teachers, and students to make healthier places for all people to live.

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IT Architecture Materials Industrial 89

Life of an Architect

MAY 12, 2019

There are a few tips and techniques I have picked up along the way that have made the process a lot easier for me and I thought I would share them with you today. So despite all these straightforward tips and techniques, most people only follow a few. If that’s you, the good news is that you are not alone. Movement is important.

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Technique Events Information Materials 76

Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Created by Shanghai-based studio llLab and designer Michael Bennett of Studio Kër, the two pavilions display sustainable building materials and techniques. They're both about materials. They're about strong, durable, sustainable architectural building materials."

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Space Technique Installation Design 130

Architonic

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

If bleached in too much light, however, the food itself loses its lustre and, when faced with the reality of an environment in close proximity to 30-100 noisy others, it can be hard to feel relaxed. </p> In order to se…

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Technique Environment Materials Space 111

Hotel Designs

APRIL 25, 2024

Image credit: Numo Hotels & Resorts This boutique resort is inspired by the authentic, carefree era of the 60s and 70s that shaped the island’s DNA, as well as its surrounding environment. “Numo Mykonos is our next significant step,” said Spyros Kouris, Managing Director & Partner at Numo Hotels & Resorts.

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Technique Inspiration Remodeling Materials 101

Architecture Ideas

JUNE 23, 2023

To put it briefly, it is a type of paint that has less of a negative effect on the environment because it is made using environmentally safe materials. To put it briefly, it is a type of paint that has less of a negative effect on the environment because it is made using environmentally safe materials.

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Sustainability IT Manufacturing Environment 59

Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Firstly, rammed-earth buildings utilize locally sourced materials, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and extraction.

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Construction Construction Technology Technology 77

Hotel Designs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Inviting worldly travellers to experience the splendor of Marrakech and Morocco at large, the hotel encourages sensory enrichment via thoughtfully chosen touchpoints including authentic design and focus on the surrounding environment as juxtaposed to contemporary art, global fine dining and the latest in individually tailored wellness.

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IT Contemporary Residential Modern 52

Architizer

APRIL 23, 2024

Architects began to adopt these computational techniques in the latter half of the 20th century, using parametric principles to create fluid and dynamic architectural expressions. This process allowed for the creation of an architecture that maximizes interior space while minimizing material usage and construction complexity.

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Design Technique Innovation Structure 87

Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

"From the frozen lakes of the Arctic, Arik Levy has created a surface with a visual effect of depth never seen before, achieved through veins that penetrate the material," said Compac. The material mimics the patterns found in ice and was described by Levy as "a balance between solid and liquid".

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Design Industrial Technique Materials 124

Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

Here, the Spanish designer shares five projects that illustrate her material-led process. But since the duo parted ways in 2021, her solo projects have focused instead on pushing "primitive" materials to new limits, whether turning clay into load-bearing shelves or using waste borosilicate glass to create self-glazing ceramics.

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Technique Glass Materials Sustainability 109

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Shou sugi ban, originally known as yakisugi, is an ancient wood-burning technique developed in Japan centuries ago. Prized for its dual protective and aesthetic qualities, this time-honored material treatment is now utilized all over the world. The restaurant’s exceptional material details summon the topography of historic Japan.

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Building Technique Utilities Contemporary 116

Deezen

APRIL 7, 2024

"The programmes prepare innovative architects and leaders in the community by empowering graduates with the passion, skills, craft and expertise to envision the future of the built environment. To enhance the surface texture, mesh textures from the scanned building material were amplified in the digital double.

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Project Students Architecture Innovation 119

Deezen

APRIL 16, 2024

Traditional materials and building techniques "celebrate the essence" of south Indian architecture at Telugu Medium, a restaurant in Hyderabad by local practice Sona Reddy Studio. The ceiling becomes a canvas of the crafted brick domes and vaults, interacting with silhouette lighting to create an ever-changing atmospheric ambience."

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Andreas Croitoru and his business partner Jean Sebastien Houyoux decided that instead of going through all these challenges, they better build a beach house as a weekend house for both their families to use alternately, but most of all to be able to build based on their idea of how beach houses should be built in this environment.

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Materials Construction Construction Design 71

Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

Wilson chose to use traditional materials as the fluidity of the paint brushstrokes causes the character to appear wobbly and constantly in motion, much like the water he originated from." Bennett unified these fragments together and used various jewellery techniques to hand make designs that reference personal and cultural interests."

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Students Project IT Design 79

Architizer

JANUARY 25, 2023

The reimagined landscape includes the Glacial Streetscape featuring granite outcroppings formed from bands of stone skins recycled from New York State quarries and aligned with the NW to SE movement of the Laurentide Ice Sheet © Marble Fairbanks What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Education Environment Landscape Sustainability 42

Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamora designed a fog catcher for a Bogotá community Alsar Atelier , a studio based in Bogotá and Boston, worked with Nicaraguan designer Oscar Zamora and local official Edison Plazas to create a fog catcher that was built from affordable, easy-to-assemble materials.

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Technique Construction Construction Sustainability 98