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A Glimpse into the Evolution of Insulation Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

As an example, beginning with the primitive huts used in the earliest forms of domestic architecture, furs were employed as an exterior covering to restrict the flow of air and, consequently, regulate the interior environment.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Climate changes have had a massive impact on the global environment, and every individual has some part to play. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint.

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At the Intersection of Innovation and Tradition: The Talavera Project

ArchDaily

Although architecture tends to adapt to each culture, modeling its traditional techniques according to its context and shaping the surrounding environment, there is no guarantee that the traditional elements in it will endure or remain unchanged over time.

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FranklinTill shares nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials

Deezen

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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From Thin Veils to Thick Barriers: Exploring Different Widths in Architectural Envelopes

ArchDaily

Over time, shelters began to be made from materials found in nature, such as branches, leaves, and animal skins, evolving into more permanent and complex homes, with walls made of stone, bricks or wood, roofs to protect against rain and sun, and doors to control access. Read more »

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Francis Kéré among winners of World Economic Forum's 2024 Crystal Award

Archinect

” In announcing Kéré as an award recipient, the organization applauded the architect’s “ exemplary leadership in providing the Gando community the means towards a socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable future through projects that focus on education, health, and the environment.”

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

Architizer

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Sustainability came in the form of our material selection and the kiosks’ modular design. Products/Materials.