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Carbonized Wood: A Traditional Japanese Technique That Has Conquered the World

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For many, these words have come to define the architecture of Japan , a country that has long served as a source of cultural and technological inspiration for countless societies worldwide. Image © Felipe Fontecilla Ancestral, vernacular, minimalist and harmonious.

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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

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Image Courtesy of SINGULART The relationship between art and architecture is a recurring topic of discussion , seeing as architecture can be positioned at the intersection of structure, technology, and aesthetics. It fuses multiple influences from various contexts, including architectural work.

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Technology and Building: Human-Free Construction

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But as technology advances and we continue to dream up new ways to design where we live, work and play, what happens when humans are slowly removed from construction and how we build? We’re inviting experts in technology, building and construction to discuss these issues and more at Future Fest: Register for Future Fest.

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From Timeless Materials to High-Tech Hybrids: A New Era in Architecture and Construction

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges.

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Glaze by Kilogram Studio

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These doughnuts are made using technology similar to a 3D printer, where batter is robotically mapped onto the surface of a moving poo.

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Young Architect Guide: The Three Pillars of Form-Finding in Architecture

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Architizer's new image-heavy daily newsletter , The Plug , is easy on the eyes, giving readers a quick jolt of inspiration to supercharge their days. There are a number of physically-driven form-finding techniques. Plug in to the latest design discussions by subscribing. One of the oldest and most prominent is physical modeling.

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A Buoyant, Ark-Like Addition Brings a Sea Change to a Family’s London Home

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ROAR Architects turned a confined site into a light-filled social space with a vaulted ceiling inspired by ship-building techniques. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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