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Natural Material Studio creates restaurant panels from leftover beer

Deezen

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has handcrafted swirly panels made of spent grain salvaged from beer production for a restaurant opened by the local ÅBEN brewery. From the very start of the process, it was important for us not to force the waste material, so we let it dry naturally," explained Hvillum.

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Expanding the Architectural Prospects of Timber in Its Natural Form

ArchDaily

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. This led to the exploration of whole timber forms in ancient structures, such as log cabins , which layered timber in different cross-sections to form home profiles. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016.

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Natural Material Studio creates "flexible and organic" Brick Textiles

Deezen

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. Rule one is, you should work with materials that are already there," studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen in Milan. And that's the beauty and honesty of it."

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From Thin Veils to Thick Barriers: Exploring Different Widths in Architectural Envelopes

ArchDaily

In prehistoric times, we sought refuge in caves, taking advantage of rock structures for protection against the natural elements and predators. Even so, our buildings can continue to be seen as shells that protect us from the outside world. Read more »

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self-sufficient mobile home made of dowel-laminated timber rides on wheels

designboom

IAAC introduces ecological MOBILE CATALYST flexible living unit Developed by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), MO.CA (Mobile Catalyst) represents an advanced and ecological mobile home constructed using ‘zero-kilometer’ natural materials and digital construction techniques.

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Invite Elements of Nature Into Your Home With Armadillo’s New Rugs

Dwell

Armadillo has added two handcrafted rugs to their collection that celebrate the beauty of jute and reimagine traditional techniques for contemporary living. The raw texture of the Mesa rug adds depth and natural beauty to contemporary interiors. Here, two rugs have been used to create clear zones within an open space.

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Pressure Washing Techniques For Different Driveway Surfaces

The Architecture Designs

However, not all driveway materials can handle the same pressure washing methods. This overview covers the specialized techniques needed to revitalize your driveway while preventing avoidable mistakes. This overview covers the specialized techniques needed to revitalize your driveway while preventing avoidable mistakes.