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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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Facade installation underway on MAD Architects’ first North American residential rental tower

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The sixteen-story tower broke ground in late 2021 and represents MAD’s first residential rental building in the United States, expected to contain 187 units. View this post on Instagram.

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Brazilian Houses With “Balcony-Rooms”: When Living Extends From the Interior to the Exterior

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Image: © Keniche Santos A residential architectural project almost always seeks to integrate interior and exterior to get closer to nature and improve comfort or aesthetics. Summer House / Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura. Considering living spaces, this dialogue between open and closed environments becomes even more relevant.

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In Amsterdam, a new residential development draws on canyons, forests, and beaches

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A team comprising Orange Architects, Felixx , Ballast Nedam West, and ABT has completed a mixed-use residential scheme in Amsterdam inspired by various natural forms.

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SO-IL completes perforated-metal facade of residential tower in Brooklyn

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Local architecture studio SO-IL has completed the exteriors of a residential building in Brooklyn with a wavy, perforated metal facade. The material absorbs light while also providing privacy between the building's outdoor terraces, which wrap almost entirely around the exterior and are included for each unit.

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ODA completes New York residential building with a glass box facade

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ODA Architecture has completed a residential scheme at 101 West 14th Street in New York City defined by a glass box facade. Image credit: Michael Young Image credit: Michael Young The building’s exterior features a glass box facade with fractal geometry to create a “sense of lightness, airiness, and depth,” according to ODA.

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Tropical Houses: Creating a Dialogue Between Nature and the Built Environment

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It's no wonder that architectural projects in the region maintain a constant dialogue between nature and the built environment. In the search for solutions that meet needs and demands, we have selected residential projects that appropriate the context to become unique in this environment. Read more »