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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

ArchDaily

Advanced and durable materials have turned fabric into a facade and roof alternative that has sparked a highly specialized sector within the construction industry and created some of the most intriguing exteriors around the globe. Read more ยป

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Chidori Studio draws on industrial references for home in Japan

Deezen

3, a house in Hakusan that references traditional Japanese homes and industrial architecture. 3 in Japan The site is situated at the foot of Mount Hakusan and is defined by a mixture of traditional townhouses and industrial buildings used for the production of sake, soy sauce and miso. Chidori Studio has created Hokuriku Residence No.

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Six industrial silos repurposed as unusual homes and public spaces

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Following the opening of the Kunstsilo art gallery in Norway last week, we spotlight six examples of industrial silos that have been adaptively reused around the world. Used for the storage of materials such as grain or coal, silo structures are typically built with robust tower-like forms made from concrete or metal.

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The Benefits Of Exterior Cladding

DesignRulz

Exterior cladding is more than a cosmetic upgrade for your home. Here are the benefits of external cladding : Enhanced Protection Exterior cladding is much more than an aesthetic enhancement for your home. Certain materials used in cladding have strength and durability. Specific cladding materials can dampen external noise.

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Renco creates interlocking construction blocks out of recycled materials

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Florida-based manufacturer Renco has created a building block made of repurposed materials that interlocks and stacks for "LEGO-like" construction. To build with Renco, all that is required is a fork truck to lift up the materials, a glue gun powered by a small generator and a mallet," said the team.

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Thin Brick in Building Design: A Guide to Their Use and Application

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Brick Industry Association Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Traditionally composed of clay, these rectangular-shaped elements are also heavy-duty materials suitable for use in both load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls.

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Michael Hsu outfits self-designed Austin studio with "humble materials"

Deezen

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has adorned its studio with wood-and-fabric lined walls and industrial details in Austin in order to create a material "representation" of its work. Wooden soffits warm the exterior material with subtle blade signs directing circulation. The photography is by Chase Daniel.