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Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding: Combining Geometric Layouts and Efficient Design

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Among the protective measures available, cladding systems are exterior coverings that integrate varying textures, colors and finishes, allowing for customization and creative expression, while also providing weather resistance and thermal performance. Read more »

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Pressure Washing Techniques For Different Driveway Surfaces

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This overview covers the specialized techniques needed to revitalize your driveway while preventing avoidable mistakes. Learn the dos and don’ts of pressure washing for successfully cleaning concrete, asphalt, brick pavers, and natural stone. Applying too much pressure can damage even sturdy stone surfaces over time.

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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

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Through explorations anchored in local laterite, they have developed the material as a modern finishing technique, investigated its potential as a natural dye, discovered new ways to employ its thermal properties, and now build the research prospect of other local materials. Read more »

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Natural Connections exhibition aims to "help people rediscover nature"

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Devised by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Natural Connections was on show in the entrance hall of the cultural building Matadero Madrid. Top: Natural Connections features playful furniture pieces. The pieces were given minimal finishing to mimic the texture of the tree they came from.

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Studio Gang designs cave-like Gilder Center for American Museum of Natural History

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The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Innovation, and Education is a new addition to the American Museum of Natural History off Central Park that unites, visually and functionally, the 26 buildings constructed there since its opening in the late 19th century. It's not about pure transparency. I can't see everything all at once."

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Artcraft tiles by Marazzi

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The Artcraft collection consists of small-size porcelain stoneware tiles in square, rectangular and hexagonal shapes, all combining a traditional look with contemporary manufacturing techniques. Material: porcelain Colours/finishes: Bianco, Sabbia, Argilla, Cotto, Calce, Pomice, Coccio Dimensions: 20 x 20 millimetres, 5.3

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

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Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Jonathan Mizzi: The Royal Parks’ freestanding kiosks are inspired directly by their natural surroundings. How have your clients responded to the finished project? © Mizzi Studio.