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Sub-Centre Library, Beijing China

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Sub-Centre Library, Beijing Smart Building Development, China, Chinese Architecture, Architect, Design Images. Construction started in 2020 and since then, the roof has been put in place and the tall glass enclosure, up to 16 meters, is currently under installation. The roof also has an overhang to reduce solar gain.

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

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Stone can be combined with advanced cutting and shaping technologies to create prefabricated panels that are easier to install and provide better thermal performance. For centuries, the men and women of the region have built their community with stone foundations, rammed earth walls, timber frames, and tiled roofs.

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Out Of The Box Architecture Trends In 2023!

The Architecture Designs

Trends such as biophilic design, smart buildings, and modular construction are shaping the future of the architecture industry, pushing boundaries and creating spaces that are functional, beautiful, and environmentally conscious. Furthermore, cork is a lightweight material, making it easy to install and handle.

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Weitblick Innovation Campus // Sehw Architektur

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Interior walls were built in lightweight construction or installed by the tenants themselves. It is positioned at the most exposed outer corner of the building ring and rises above the standard floors, making a strong statement and creating identity. © Sehw Architektur. © Sehw Architektur. . © Sehw Architektur. © Sehw Architektur.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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Architecture Trends Post Covid-19 workplace of the future HyperloopTT Sustainable Transportation Sustainable School Design Land Re-use and Climate Change New vaulted style of floor cuts concrete usage How Brexit Affects Architects The Right Balance for Sustainable Design Transit-Oriented Development Design RICS Digitalisation of Construction Report (..)

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

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Right: Public Farm 1, a 2008 installation on the grounds of Long Island City’s MoMA PS1 by Amale Andraos’s firm, WORKac; the museum described the installation as “a living structure made from inexpensive and sustainable materials recyclable after its use at PS1”; images via MoMA PS1 and Archinect. Elisabeth Lee. Valerie Schweitzer.

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The Architecture of Cape Town, South Africa – Part 3

DesignScape Architects

In our two previous blog installments, we have explored the rich yet often inequitable history of the architecture of Cape Town. A few years later in 2012, the City also published The Cape Town Smart Building Handbook , which showcased a pilot garden roof as a leading example. However, our journey is not yet at an end.