Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. Given that the site is located in paddy fields in the mountains there, the structure is built using layers of walls to adapt to the topography. Panyaden School.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure. Besides concrete walls and finished flooring, several hours of labor, safety precautions, and material quality must be considered. These are some of the most critical factors determining whether a structure will withstand the test of time.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Japanese studio Kurosawa Kawara-Ten has used local and recycled materials to transform a vacant house into a workspace named Ichihara Life and Work Commission Office. It has a timber structure "The outshape of the building was almost the same as the building before," said Kurosawa. The photography is by Masato Chiba.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For our Designing for Disaster series , her foundation reveals it is a third of the way towards that target. The latest update from the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan , founded by Lari, is that the rebuild programme has so far provided 333,000 homes for those displaced by the 2022 floods.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2024

British studio Tikari Works has completed an outbuilding for a south London residence that is framed by a latticed timber roof structure and configured to weave around a Lebanese cedar tree.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 17, 2022

Until recently crawl space foundations have been the favored and most popular type of foundation system. But recent years have seen an increasing interested and popularity of slab-on-grade foundations. What Is a Slab-On-Grade Foundation? What is a Crawlspace Foundation?

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Basement waterproofing involves techniques and materials used to prevent water from penetrating the basement of a house or a building. Waterproofing a basement that is below ground level can require the application of sealant materials, the installation of drains and sump pumps, and more.

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Deezen

MAY 19, 2023

New York gallery The Future Perfect is exhibiting a collection of chunky terracotta seats by American designer Chris Wolston as part of NYCxDesign , finished using pre-Columbian craft techniques and moulds of real flowers. I'm deeply fascinated by this material that actually comes straight from the earth," he added. "So

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Architizer

AUGUST 7, 2023

This thought process laid the foundation for Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, to articulate the fundamental principles of good architecture: firmitas , utilitas and venustas — firmness, utility and delight. At the heart of tectonics is material honesty — using materials in ways that respect their innate properties.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Beijing-based studio chose to predominantly use wood, paying tribute to the traditional construction techniques employed in rural villages of southern China where the material is in plentiful supply. Its structure is made from simple wooden lengths. The result is a structure with an intricate structure.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The mosques were created in response to a challenge from the biennale's artistic director Sumayya Vally to design a reusable mosque that could replace permanent concrete structures at building sites. Dismantling and re-erecting mosque buildings would mean re-use of the structures and also curtail waste and avoid unsightly ruined buildings."

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Deezen

AUGUST 20, 2023

Named Tarang after the Hindi word for waves, the sweeping structure is formed of a series of timbrel vaults made from locally-sourced terracotta tiles without supporting beams or reinforcement. According to The Grid Architects , with an area of 279 square metres, it is one of the largest vaulted structures of its kind in India.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Constructed using local materials, the centre provides a freely accessible library, classrooms, exercise spaces, gardens, an outdoor theatre and sports courts, built and operated by the community. It was constructed using local materials. GAC has been working for over a decade with communities in rural Rwanda.

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Deezen

MAY 24, 2023

In response to climate change, exhibited projects investigate new technologies and construction methods that reduce energy consumption through circular design and develop innovative, organic and recycled building materials. The Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) and Holcim present the Essential Homes Research Project.

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Architizer

JANUARY 12, 2023

Sure, soil might theoretically be one of the most ‘ecological’ building materials, but is there anything we can truly build with earth beyond rustic structures? The building material, made from a mix of local soil, non-expansive clay and aggregate, is a versatile, inexpensive and low-carbon alternative to construction.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2022

Courses: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice, BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing, BA (Hons) Graphic Design and BA (Hons) Ceramics and Glass. Created in Japan, this technique uses only plant-derived materials, and in small amounts, reducing the need for large amounts of water and eradicating any need for chemicals.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 8, 2024

It involves designing and constructing structures with an eye towards the future, considering the potential impacts of climate change. Durability: The Foundation of Resilience Durability is the bedrock of resilient construction. One key aspect of adaptability is designing structures that can be modified or retrofitted as needed.

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Architizer

AUGUST 23, 2023

It is essential that we, as architects and designers, minimize the negative environmental consequences of construction by developing structures and systems that require fewer resources to build and maintain. Many techniques fall under the banner of bioclimatic architecture, with each continent and society having unique requirements.

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Architizer

JUNE 3, 2022

First of all, we decided to remove all the non-stractural walls dividing the interior space, because the conventional wooden structure makes it easy to plan the structure and to reinforce it. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten. © kurosawa kawara-ten.

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Deezen

AUGUST 2, 2023

Ceramic tiles were elevated to baroque ornamentation on the sculptural facade Vasconcelos' work often aims to challenge assumptions of traditional hierarchies of so-called "noble materials", such as marble , which is used to embellish grand structures and often set above more everyday materials like ceramics and textiles.

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. The Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, a stunning structure completed in 1248, illustrates 1,113 scenes from the Old and New Testaments across a massive surface area of 6,888 square feet (640 square meters) of stained glass windows.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Indonesian studio RAW Architecture used bamboo for the structure, interior walls, decorative carvings and door handles, at this home and community space in West Java. It used bamboo as a primary material. Piyandeling Artisan House was created by RAW Architecture. The lower level of the building opens out to its surroundings.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Created as part of the wider Tashkent Modernism XX/XXI research and preservation project led by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, the conference aimed to draw attention to the city's modernist architectural heritage and discuss its future.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Home Inspector : This house has structural issues. Bob : Really?

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 23, 2023

Photo © Arch Exist As arches provide the most efficient bridge structure for spans between 120-250 metres, this symmetrical bridge is composed of two primary steel arches that rise from either side of the road deck. As they rise, the arches lean together to touch tangentially at their crown, stabilising the structure from lateral wind forces.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2022

More and more architects are trying to incorporate environmentally conscious materials, construction techniques and solar power sources in their proposals. While methods focused on carbon capture and reducing energy consumption are crucial, there are many more ways that architectural design can structure more sustainable lifestyles.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. In awarding the second biennial Oberlander Prize to the Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu, FASLA, the Cultural Landscape Foundation and its 2023 jury sent an unmistakable signal about the future of the field. Elizabeth K.

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e-architect

AUGUST 17, 2023

photo © Arch-Exist As arches provide the most efficient bridge structure for spans between 120-250 metres, this symmetrical bridge is composed of two primary steel arches that rise from either side of the road deck. As they rise, the arches lean together to touch tangentially at their crown, stabilising the structure from lateral wind forces.

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Santa Cruz Architect

MARCH 7, 2022

Straw-bale construction is a building method that uses bales of straw (commonly wheat, rice, rye and oats straw) as structural elements, building insulation, or both. Research has shown that straw-bale construction is a sustainable method of building, from the standpoint of both materials and energy needed for heating and cooling.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 5, 2023

Phase I includes the public piazza, pools, and fountains, and a sliced spherical pavilion inspired by paintings of Giorgio Morandi, constructed on the foundations of a former ski lift. Phase II includes renovation and expansion of an existing 1950s concrete structure to include a spa, restaurant, and eleven hotel rooms.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Think 3D printing and self-assembling materials, drones giving live feedback on construction that’s processed and corrected in real-time, and artificial intelligence that can learn better ways to assemble as more projects are completed. It has a modulated structure and design, which allows multiple configurations and customizations.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2022

New York-based Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North (ASA North) designed Argo Factory for non-profit organisation The Pejman Foundation to house its art collection. Made from a mix of concrete and steel, its new foundations were engineered by Behrang Bani Adam and ensure the building is seismic resistant. Photo is by Kevyan Radan.

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Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

Arches are primarily valued for their structural efficiency and ability to span long distances without the need for vertical support. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Arc House By M.E

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 29, 2023

The vision for the revied Euston Tower will transform the 1960s structure into a pioneering, welcoming, net-zero workspace for cutting-edge businesses in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. The ground plane will include ample green area, flexible space for events, and will provide opportunities for people to rest and relax.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2022

Here are 50 individuals and studios who are doing pioneering work, ranging from architects exploring timber construction to designers thinking radically about circularity and scientists developing new low-carbon materials. Notable projects he has worked on include the Katamama hotel , which uses local crafts and materials.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Invented by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemical engineers, the material is light and mouldable like plastic but has a strength and resistance that is closer to steel. May – MIT engineers build load-bearing structures using tree forks instead of steel joints. Read more about the plastic that is stronger than steel ›.

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ArchiDiaries

JANUARY 30, 2022

The initial situation presented us with an unfunctional fragmented typology of clogged and annexed spaces, a lack of ventilation and natural lighting, walls without foundations and with noticeable humidity, considerable structural fissures and other anecdotal surprises, such as the presence of a cesspit in one of the rooms.

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