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Nine installations to see at the 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial

Deezen

The 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial has opened with installations focusing on monumentality, race and material innovations on show at sites throughout Chicago. The result was a structure with a roof that was created standing straight up and, after being introduced to air, dried to form a vaulted roof.

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The Beauty of Porcelain Tiles for Pool Design

ArchDaily

The significance of this impressive millennia-old structure is unknown, but it is generally believed to be linked to some form of purification ritual of the mysterious Harappan Civilization in the Indus Valley —the first civilization to develop urban planning. Read more »

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How to Install Grass Pavers in Your Yard

The Architecture Designs

Grass pavers , unlike traditional concrete or asphalt surfaces, feature a grid-like structure that supports grass growth, thus creating a surface that seamlessly integrates with the natural environment. Tools and materials necessary for installation source: everlastservices.com.au

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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

e-architect

This approach allowed the essence of the building’s character to emerge, highlighting its original structure. An example of this strategy are the brick walls and wooden beams, which have been reinforced structurally with steel additions painted dark grey.

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Norman Foster and Holcim develop modular housing unit for displaced communities

Deezen

Promotion: the Norman Foster Foundation has collaborated with building materials company Holcim to develop the Essential Homes Project, a concrete-wrapped modular housing concept for displaced people. asked architect Norman Foster, president of the Norman Foster Foundation. The units have curvilinear concrete roofs.

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Haus.me’s Tiny $90K Prefab Can Be Installed in an Hour—and Even Comes With Cutlery

Dwell

The 120-square-foot microHaus doesn’t require permitting, hookups, or a foundation. Like Haus.me’s large mOne and mTwo models, the structure of the microHaus is made from recycled polymers. See the full story on Dwell.com: Haus.me’s Tiny $90K Prefab Can Be Installed in an Hour—and Even Comes With Cutlery Photo courtesy of Haus.Me

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Does a Building Warranty Cover Foundation Damage?

The Architecture Designs

The foundations are one of the most important parts of any building. If something goes wrong with the foundation, the whole building is at risk – but even if you catch faults in the foundation early, fixing them can still be very costly. This is why having an insurance policy that covers your foundations is essential.