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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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“Thermally Broken” Windows Explained

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“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. The term refers to the fact that an aluminum frame is manufactured with an interior and an exterior side joined by a barrier. Thermal windows prevent heat loss in the winter.

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What If You Added a Window?

Dwell

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

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For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don't just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation.

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Emil Eve uses natural materials to bring "sense of calm" to renovated London home

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The clients also requested that the new spaces include natural materials, which informed the use of douglas fir for the exposed structure, exterior cladding, internal joinery and fittings. The clients requested the use of natural materials in the extension. There is a courtyard lined with windows and glazed doors.

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Mamout reclaims materials from demolished warehouse for Belgian courtyard house

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Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Ten interiors featuring natural materials and timeless accents

Deezen

Here are 10 projects where D Line's products have been used to add timeless accents to interiors with natural materials, including homes, hotels, restaurants and even a medical facility. The post Ten interiors featuring natural materials and timeless accents appeared first on Dezeen.

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