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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels. How Aerogel Glass Blocks Are Made To understand the creation of aerogel glass blocks, it is essential to first grasp the concept of aerogels.

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Ten homes with light-filled glass extensions

Deezen

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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Eleven upcoming buildings with mass-timber structures

Deezen

Read on for 11 upcoming buildings with mass-timber structures: Image by Negativ Eco Park, UK, by Zaha Hadid Architects Set to become the world's first timber football stadium, Eco Park by Zaha Hadid Architects will be built in England as the home of Forest Green Rovers football club.

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Connect Homes Builds Modernist-Inspired Prefabs With a Surprising Amount of Floor-to-Ceiling Glass

Dwell

This led to houses being installed in very inaccessible places where it was difficult to access by car. Today, our most exciting projects are when a client’s house looks like a beautiful, completed midcentury steel-and-glass home from the moment it’s craned on site. This sometimes made a project a little too exciting!

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

Architizer

The Crystal Palace , constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, stands as a groundbreaking precursor to modern pavilions, pioneering the concept of lightweight, prefabricated structures. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it epitomized the Industrial Revolution’s advancements with its innovative use of iron and glass.

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Frank Gehry unveils new visuals of his tallest-ever residential skyscrapers

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Canadian architect Frank Gehry has revealed additional visuals of his Forma skyscrapers , which are set to be built in Toronto , Canada, and feature interiors by Paolo Ferrari. The two towers of Forma are the tallest residential structures ever made by Frank Gehry. The east tower's lobby is inspired by the Gang of Seven.

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Mjölk Architekti adds "glittering glass extension" to century-old cabin

Deezen

Mjölk Architekti has renovated a 130-year-old dwelling in the north of the Czech Republic , adding a glass extension , sunken living area and domed skylight. Behind the curtain of the original cabin, a glittering glass extension has sprung up.". The cabin was constructed out of timber and granite. A sauna is situated close by.

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