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Acoustics That Blend Performance with Aesthetics: Why Material Choices Matter

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From auditoriums to offices, cultural centers, and schools, acoustics in architecture can manifest itself in two ways: as a determining element of a structure's shape and as a material. This can unbalance the experience of the environment, since, although the acoustics are improved, the interior atmosphere is negatively affected.

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5 Interviews to Understand the Relationship between Architecture and the Environment

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Image © Federico Cairoli The relationship between architecture and the environment is multifaceted. It involves a dynamic interaction between built spaces and the surrounding natural context. Many factors link architecture and the environment. Read more »

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Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments

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© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context. Read more »

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

The Architecture Designs

Elevate the aesthetic appeal and utility of your space with just a few modifications. These fixtures not only add visual interest but also elevate the overall design aesthetic of the space. Incorporate pops of color through accessories like towels, rugs, and artwork to add vibrancy to the space.

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Greenhouse Technology in Architecture: Building Bright Spaces for the Future

ArchDaily

Image Cortesia de BDG Architects Zwolle Greenhouses are elegant and ingenious structures that incorporate simplicity in design while creating light-filled spaces that shape indoor climates. With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment.

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

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Defined as spaces enclosed by glass or other transparent plastic materials, greenhouses facilitate the growth of vegetables and ornamental plants even during periods of adverse external weather conditions. However, what does designing for plants involve?

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Jolie creates temporary restaurant with "aesthetic and sensory" materials in Frankfurt

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Interior design studio Jolie has completed The Nest restaurant with lime-wash walls and natural materials that is designed to be relocated in five years time. Lime-wash walls and natural materials decorate the space The restaurant has a bright dining area lined with wooden tables and chairs fronted by full-height glazing.

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