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Four Retractable Shade Solutions for Residential Exteriors

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of ShadeFX Shade refers to a region or state where sunlight is partially obstructed by objects or structures. It offers relief from direct sunlight, helps regulate temperature, and reduces glare. This concept plays a crucial role in architectural design, as it significantly impacts comfort and functionality.

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Ten noise-regulating acoustic products for communal interiors

Deezen

Acoustic products have exterior coverings made from compressed fibres such as wool, foam or felt that absorb sound waves, helping to reduce reverberation and dampen general noise levels in enclosed areas. The fittings facilitate both general illumination and noise regulation, and come in 11 tones including playful bright hues and neutrals.

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. In addition, they are noteworthy thanks to their versatility across different systems that connect life within the interior and exterior.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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WEFT balances nostalgia and modernity in the architectural design of a fast casual restaurant by WEFT

Archinect

The building’s design was born from the limitations imposed by applicable regulations for the plot. The exterior space had no particular restrictions as long as the vertical structure was contained within the given building size.

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Smart Inclinations: 8 Stunning Structures Shaped By Their Sloping Sites

Architizer

While mostly underground, a part of the structure rises above the terrain and features a glass wall that invites passersby to peek into the building and observe the activity taking place inside. One the one hand, this is a four-story structure with stacked volumes that follow the contours of the site. when seen from certain angles.

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BABELstudio creates "archetypal" woodland cabin in the Basque Country

Deezen

BABELstudio has completed Aralar Cottage in the Basque Country Although none of the existing tool shed could be retained, the studio was required by planning regulations to maintain the same footprint and volume. Not least this approach was driven by the local building regulations which do not allow any changes in the cubature," he added.