Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. Old tiles for both the screen and the roof came from local houses. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

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Materials Exterior Roofing Glass 104

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A wavy, tiled roof formed by intersecting catenary vaults shelters this lakeside restaurant , designed by Bangalore-based Play Architecture for the Deva Dhare Resort in Karnataka, India. The Deva Dhare Restaurant is topped with a vaulted tiled roof. Four glass-covered openings under the wavy roof offer views of the surroundings.

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Roofing Architecture Glass Zoning 111

Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Use reclaimed construction materials where possible The 14 ft. x 34 ft.CL20 minimally connects to the existing house with a glass box connecting space. These 4 frames support the flat roof thus providing all the vertical and lateral support necessary for the entire structure. Maximize energy and resource efficiency 5.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Innovation Sustainability Materials Glass 87

The Architecture Designs

MARCH 21, 2023

The right roofing style and material will help complete the home’s overall look. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular architectural styles for homes in the USA and explore which roofing types work best with each. Victorian homes look best with slate or tile roofs.

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Roofing Home Architecture Windows 93

Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

Sixty aluminium fins uniformly distributed along the building's length form the walls, roof and tower. Internally, sheets of glass-reinforced gypsum are individually shaped to enclose an organic, cave-like hall. The gentle curves lend the space a fluid feel that contrasts with the rigid, geometric appearance of the exterior.

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Exterior Consulting Glass Construction 145

Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

Architecture studio A6A has converted a former model-making workshop in Bordeaux into a studio for itself that is defined by pared-back materials and spaces. This heavy steel door leads into L'Atelier's model workshop and material library – an open, flexible space with a sanded concrete floor and a long birch storage wall.

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Cities IT Transportation Roofing 135

Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

Cascada House is topped with two sloping roofs. Its profile is defined by two roof slopes, which drain towards a central gutter running along the main axis of the addition. This opens to a generous patio via sliding glass doors. An open-plan dining area connects to a patio via sliding glass. Furniture: Taller Nacional.

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Glass Cities Housing Structural Engineering 145

Building and Interiors

MAY 20, 2022

You’ve built a beautiful building using the best material. So, waterproofing chemicals and materials for roofs, and waterproof paints help you avoid such issues. Water leakage from the roof/ ceiling. Types of waterproofing materials. So, you must understand the types of waterproofing materials for your job.

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Materials Building Roofing Contract 105

Deezen

JUNE 21, 2023

Local architecture firm In Situ Studio wrapped an art museum visitor centre in Raleigh, North Carolina with darkened steel and cantilevered a roof with an aperture over its patio. The roof features a rounded triangle roof opening made of aluminium. The materials are durable and designed to weather over time.

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Roofing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 83

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Raised above its sloping site on a concrete podium containing garage space, GRAAM Architecture 's design was informed by a desire to use materials and companies local to the area. The choice of materials means the structure could be entirely dry-process built, with the concrete elements prefabricated before being brought to the site.

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Glass Building Architecture Structure 105

DesignRulz

JANUARY 15, 2023

A Spanish-style house located in an urban environment would likely incorporate elements of traditional Spanish architecture, such as terracotta roof tiles, stucco exterior walls, and arched openings. Spanish-style houses often use natural materials, such as stone, wood, and tile, in the construction and design.

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Environment Materials Housing Regulation 83

Architecture Ideas

MAY 25, 2023

A popular trend in architecture is the construction of buildings topped with flat roofs. Specialized windows for flat roofs are a solution dedicated to buildings of this type, improving their functionality. The issue of meeting the functional conditions also applies to glazing in the form of windows for flat roofs.

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Roofing Interior Windows Utilities 59

Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

MAD wrapped Cloud 9 Sports Center in a translucent ETFE membrane material with a metallic coating that creates a mirrored effect to reflect the surrounding park. Underneath the roof, the top floor will have floor-to-ceiling windows that give gym visitors views of the park around the athletics centre.

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Consulting Commercial Design Roofing 119

Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. Oak trees protect the home from glare and heat.

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Roofing Housing Civil Engineering Restoration 111

Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Architecture studio Parti has completed a compact housing project in north London , with a palette of robust and affordable materials chosen to create a sense of permanence. Deliberately simple materials were used throughout the project. Plaster and bricks are among the materials used.

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Materials Housing Building Site 98

Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 19, 2024

In this article, we delve into the significance of acoustic insulation, the various forms of sound propagation, and the best materials available for effective soundproofing. By installing soundproofing materials in roofs or building exteriors, external noise from sources such as traffic or airplanes can be significantly reduced.

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Utilities Materials Environment Glass 93

Deezen

JULY 15, 2022

Rather than opting for a new-build house like so many of the other properties nearby, the owners asked A202 Arhitekti to develop a proposal that would retain the character of the existing pitched-roof dwelling while adapting it for modern living. The bright lounge area is connected to the adjacent garden by a large sliding glass door.

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Roofing Renovation Housing Structure 98

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 northern edge hosts outdoor seating under sprawling canopies, creating an interplay with curved brick fins and inset portals framing views of the exterior."

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Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2022

Brazilian architecture studio Debaixo do Bloco Arquitetura has built a concrete home in Brasília made up of three volumes, each lit by a central light well carved out of its angular roof. Each of the volumes has an angular roof that pitches towards the centre, forming a light well. Glass walls in the bedrooms open onto a patio.

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Roofing Housing Glass Environment 105

Deezen

APRIL 19, 2024

Glass encloses the base of the building, while the third story is opaque and sits on top The building's programming will take place across three storeys, with one section of the building dedicated to a large multi-purpose event and performance space that will "merge seamlessly" with an outdoor piazza.

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Events Education Glass Innovation 118

Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Located within a hilly landscape near Lake Lugano, the house was designed to showcase non-traditional building materials and features a timber structure as well as metal and cork cladding. Topped with a pitched roof, the open space features timber panelling along the lower halves of the walls and is brightened by a white-painted ceiling.

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Home Roofing Finishes Housing 141

Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Its design was informed by local vernacular architecture The building is divided into several gabled -roof volumes, with a glazed connector at the centre. It is clad in cedar shingles and salvaged wood Along the street elevation, the team added a flat-roofed volume crowned with an aluminium trellis.

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Housing Structural Engineering Exterior Interior 124

Deezen

MARCH 4, 2024

The ground floor of each cabin is divided orthogonally, splitting off a portion for a partially covered exterior porch that leads into the sleeping space through a glass sliding door.

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Deconstruction Roofing Exterior Interior 127

Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

The glass pitched roof is lined with a gently curved metal truss A large glass door can be pulled open on warm days, with patterned paving from the laneway outside extending to the interior of the market, fully connecting the interior and exterior.

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Information Glass Interior Roofing 122

Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A thick roof profile caps the covered patio Inside the perimeter wall, the parking area is separated from an outdoor patio by a planted linear garden bed. A thick roof profile caps the covered patio, where a wooden soffit continues uninterrupted to the interior.

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Housing Roofing Interior Site 139

Deezen

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Parallel columns rise from the bottom of the lake to support a thin concrete roof with a subtly undulating shape. A new exterior is born, in the structure's interior." The Zaishui Art Museum's undulating concrete roof hangs low in places to imitate the outline of the mountain range behind.

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Roofing Environment Design Engineering 145

Habitus Living

JULY 11, 2023

There is also an operable roof over the deck which allows for more light, especially in winter.” With the clean slate of a cleared site, the architects have dealt with these circumstances through material choices. The materials were selected for their robust nature,” says Robertson.

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Materials Housing Roofing Site 52

Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We put a roof over it and we installed a retractable field that slid out – so a lot changed. Black glass on the facade protects the insides from the intense Nevada sun The stadium's form is cylindrical, with large swaths of black metal and glass covering its facade. It became bespoke for the Raiders."

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Design Glass Exterior Roofing 139

Deezen

MARCH 7, 2024

The home is enveloped in a dark timber lattice Vertical elements placed at a range of angles were designed to invite a play of light across the exterior. The timber lattice was set slightly away from the main exterior walls, which are largely glazed, forming a void where the studio has added trees and a series of local plants.

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Home Architecture Design Exterior 135

Dwell

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling, and a motorized roof hatch to the deck. A protective wood shutter neatly slides into the stone, revealing a glass panel pocket door. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Inspiration Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 128

Deezen

AUGUST 24, 2023

Warping layers of glass and concrete have been stacked to form Quinta do Rei, an angular four-storey home designed by Portuguese studio Contaminar. Set slightly back from the home's facade and bordered by the walkways, the home's interior is enclosed in glass walls that run between concrete columns.

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Home Glass Exterior Landscape 98

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

US architecture studio GBBN preserved and expanded a 19th-century home in Erie, Pennsylvania into an educational facility with a glass bridge connection and metal-clad, barn-like structure. A glass bridge is included in the design. The barn form was modernized with the use of a standing seam infinity roof.

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Education Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 98

Deezen

AUGUST 31, 2023

Steeply-pitched roofs animate two of the homes in this roundup , which spotlights Dezeen's top five houses of the month for August 2023. Its shiny facade draws on the colours of the surrounding buildings and is punctured by a large planter on the top floor encased by three panes of glass.

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Housing Roofing Glass Home 124

Architecture Ideas

MAY 23, 2022

Ponding water on the roof is a form of water that stays on the roof for more than 48 hours. Ponding water is a result of rain, melting snow, or runoff from the roof’s equipment. Ponding water on the roof for about 12-36 hours is considered normal after rainfall or snow meltdown. Source: msrs.com. Leaks and Collapse.

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Roofing Structure Contractor Manufacturing 59

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Architects from around the world frequently use a variety of materials to creatively cover the exterior of buildings. The recycled tiles cover the home's exterior and roof, as well as internal walls, in a bid to lessen the amount of new materials used in the building process.

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Housing Exterior Roofing Home 116

Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Casa que Da is conceived as a pre-Hispanic codex, which expresses through its spatiality and iconography, the knowledge of the earth and its materiality," RED Arquitectos principal Susana López González told Dezeen. The primary suite cantilevers slightly out from the perimeter of the foundation with a glazed corner.

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