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The Power of Innovation: Brick Award 24

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However, the history of architecture is one of great minds overcoming challenges through creativity and innovation. At first glance, these two goals might seem mutually exclusive. In June 2024, for its 11th iteration, the prize will once again be awarded to extraordinary feats of brick architecture from around the world. Read more ยป

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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different cultures in different periods of time, which can explain the variety of materials, shapes, sizes and distances between the columns that can be found around the world. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c.

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Re-Purposing Materials: From Post-Industrial Recyclate to Accessible Furniture

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Image Courtesy of HEWI The role and relationship of furniture in architecture and space design are of great relevance. It also features integrated solutions with universal design in mind , making a statement in favor of innovation and eco-design. Re-seat family. Read more ยป

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Energetic Retrofitting: A Solution for Environmental Obsolescence in Architecture

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While many of the problems we face today aren't directly linked to architecture, it has the ability to provide or facilitate solutions to these challenges. For instance, during the Victorian era , the infamous "Great Stink" led to the modernization of London's drainage system and urban layout.

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Dezeen Debate features "a solution to all modernist buildings"

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Commenters discussed the project, with one remarking, "It's a truly great way to waste resources, money, and labour." Another commenter expressed a hopeful sentiment, stating: "I hope this becomes a solution to all modernist buildings."

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When Sunlight Meets Tadao Andoโ€™s Concrete

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While he is concerned with individual solutions that have a respect for local sites and contexts Andoโ€™s famous buildings โ€“ such as the Church of the Light, Koshino House or the Water Temple โ€“ link the notion of regional identity with a modern imagining of space, material and light.

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Collaborative insights for more sustainable habitat design | News | Architonic

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This is how the Founding Partner at Danish architecture studio EFFEKT, Sinus Lynge, sums up the great potential of daring to reflect in unconventional ways. The initiator, VELUX, believed it was about time to rethink how buildings can help resolve global climate and health challenges through sustainable solutions and practical action.