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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DesignRulz

JUNE 16, 2023

In this blog article, we will explore why wood is gaining ground in construction and why it is becoming the material of choice for many builders and developers. As concerns about climate change and environmental impact grow, builders are seeking materials that have a smaller carbon footprint.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Di Frenna Arquitectos used natural materials such as stone, rammed earth , carrizo weaves and a traditional form of stucco to make Espacio Kaab in the Mexican city of Comala appear "as a volume that emerged organically from the ground". Some of the materials were sourced directly from Comala. "In The ground floor is sunken.

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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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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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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Curran's Synsisal carpets are woven from 100 per cent Econyl nylon, which is made from post-consumer plastic waste including material from discarded fishing nets. Carpets are designed for use in both low-traffic domestic environments as well as high-traffic public spaces thanks to their durable nature.

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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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Architizer

MARCH 25, 2024

Beyond mere aesthetics, certain architectural qualities are crucial in shaping our living environments and influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Abundant Natural Light MTMGhouse by NOARQ , Santo Tirso, Portugal One of my favorite podcasts to listen to in my spare time is The Huberman Lab Podcast.

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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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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. It focuses on mimicking how the human brain works, emphasizing natural language processing, pattern recognition and contextual understanding.

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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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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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Hotel Designs

MARCH 5, 2024

Therefore, a collection that is beautiful, precious, with personality but at the same time comfortable and natural, which allows the creation of unique and fascinating environments, thanks to the choice of using a material present in nature but never before applied in bathroom furniture: bamboo.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

Every step toward sustainability, no matter how small, contributes to a larger impact on our environment and communities. From maximizing energy efficiency to choosing sustainable materials and ensuring ethical construction practices, these strategies are designed to help professionals make the most of available resources.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

Every step toward sustainability, no matter how small, contributes to a larger impact on our environment and communities. From maximizing energy efficiency to choosing sustainable materials and ensuring ethical construction practices, these strategies are designed to help professionals make the most of available resources.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Shou sugi ban, originally known as yakisugi, is an ancient wood-burning technique developed in Japan centuries ago. Far from merely decorative, the practice preserves and fortifies the wood — the carbon surface layer forms a natural defense against the elements, wood rot and insect damage, as well as acting as a fire retardant.

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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." Not to do too much with it, is the idea.

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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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Dwell

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Project Details: Location: Kolozsvár, Kolozs, Románia Architect: Cabini Footprint: 385 square feet From the Architect: "To acknowledge the footprint we leave on our planet and the responsibility we have for sustaining a friendship with nature, we have created Cabini Tiny House.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Gone are the days of drab, fluorescent-lit cubicles that symbolize a monotonous work environment. Incorporating elements like natural lighting, indoor plants, water features, and materials that mimic natural textures can reduce stress, enhance creativity, and improve air quality.

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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. At the very least, stand to the side a bit so that you can take advantage of our natural impulse to gesticulate with our hands. You must resist!! It really is that simple.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We utilized our design arsenal incorporating biophilic elements , an extension of internal and external spaces, and mindful lighting techniques to overcome these constraints. Embracing Biophilic Design Integrating biophilic design principles became paramount in ensuring the entry experience felt connected to nature.

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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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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2023

According to Foster + Partners , the design responds to the surrounding architecture and cityscape through its low-rise, stepped form and pale concrete materiality. A vehicular ramp will wrap around a skylight Foster + Partners' design will also aim to maximise cross-ventilation and natural light in the workspaces through vertical openings.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 3, 2023

However, using green solutions for water damage restoration provides eco-friendly alternatives to reduce the hazardous materials used in traditional restoration techniques. These methods involve fewer hazardous materials than traditional repair techniques, reducing the environmental impact of water damage.

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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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Deezen

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Onu floor light and Onu pendant light, which have been shortlisted in the lightning design category of the 2022 Dezeen Awards , were handmade by Sabu Studio with the aim of combining traditional woodworking techniques with contemporary design. The lights were designed to evoke nature. The pendant light has a prominent split.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Named Spindles, the project, which borrowed techniques from local chair making traditions, involved using small pieces of shaped wood to make a roof-supporting column. It got the studio thinking about timber and sustainability, and how although timber is usually assumed to be a green building material, it's not without its problems.

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Architizer

AUGUST 23, 2023

At its core, bioclimatic architecture is guided by the local environment, incorporating intricate yet traditional ecological principles into the initial planning process of architecture. Bioclimatic design is rooted in a relationship between humanity and nature. Photos by Casey Dunn. Gardenia by Studio Saxe , San José, Costa Rica.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Acoustic Timber comes in three application formats Another natural material that the brand has referenced through its range of sound-dampening items is wood – Acoustic Timber is informed by the knots and grain patterns present in real wooden veneers.

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If you want to create a natural and comfortable environment where you can live, work or learn, Biophilic Design will be perfect. While living in the artificial world, you all may feel lost and disconnected from nature. Therefore, Biophilic design is the best choice for someone who wants to connect with nature.

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Architizer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Vitruvius’s treatise implicitly addressed tectonics by acknowledging the integral relationship between a building’s materiality, structural logic and spatial manifestation. At the heart of tectonics is material honesty — using materials in ways that respect their innate properties.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Its character is marked by this past and by a rural tradition that has built a beautiful landscape where Nature has been shaped by the hand of man for centuries. In this way, traditional architecture is reviewed in contemporary terms to achieve a villa integrated into its environment but also coherent with contemporary architecture.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Tapered stone buildings will form clusters around external courtyards "This is a complete reinvention of the airport as we know it, with an emphasis on traditional Aseeri details, local materials and terraced landscaping," said Foster + Partners head of studio Stefan Behling. "It

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Architizer

MARCH 20, 2024

Constructed using locally sourced materials, these homes feature thick earthen walls of clay, straw and water, offering natural insulation against the region’s extreme temperature fluctuations. The exterior of tulul buildings are usually a natural color from the earth that allows them to blend into the surrounding cliffside.

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Architecture Here and There

APRIL 15, 2024

It is about re-establishing our own traditional forms and techniques of building and settling. Yet I am less alarmed by the loss of material than by the loss of the ideas which generated and perpetuated it for thousands of years. The Architecture of Community is about something more fundamental.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

Also included is a piece of furniture that stores and displays bicycles as an alternative to outdoor storage, and a range of homewares – including bookends, side tables and candle stick holders – made from waste bricks , concrete , tiles and other reclaimed materials.

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