Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

The quincha walls reuse soil and adobe from the site and use more straw to lighten and insulate the material. The IFEA headquarters comprises two structures in a narrow, rectangular infill property. It is shaded by a large palm tree and features a long wooden bench and pebbled floor.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Although these practices are fairly absent in contemporary building techniques, new technological innovations expand the prospects of timber construction in architecture. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Read more »

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Westeck News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings using PCM (Phase Change Material). One of their most recent studies was on passive cooling techniques for windows. The post Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings by Using Phase Change Material appeared first on Westeck Windows and Doors.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Corrugated roofing is one of the most used materials for average homes. These roof shingles are a product of recycled waste material such as rubber, plastic, or wood fiber.

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ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2023

© Jonathan Leijonhufvud Essentially beginning as a way to use old offcuts of natural stone materials such as marble, quartz, and granite, the 600-year-old technique of creating terrazzo surfaces is enjoying a particularly strong moment in today’s reuse culture. But sustainability isn’t the only calling card Terrazzo has. Read more »

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. A clean, inviting driveway provides more than a path to your door—it enhances curb appeal and boosts your property value.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Most notably, rammed earth structures use local materials, meaning they have low embodied energy and produce little waste. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 3, 2024

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Each of the kiosks’ 360-degree sculptural canopy swells outwards like a tree’s crown, creating recognisable silhouettes.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The original millwork was repurposed into window counters and wall panels "All efforts were made to make the most impactful change to the space while minimising the amount of wasted material," Sapid Studio co-founders Cecile-Diama Samb and Michael Piderit told Dezeen. "It The photography is by Alicia Dubuis.

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Archinect

AUGUST 18, 2022

The foundation’s attorneys did not immediately comment on the outcome of the highly-publicized case, which stems from flawed designs , faulty construction techniques , rotting building materials , and unsafe living conditions documented in nearly all of the 109 total homes built between 2008 and 2015 through the foundation. (A

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read on to see eight projects featuring heat mitigation techniques.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Swedish furniture producer Ringvide has designed a collection of wood furniture that is patterned with a marbling colour technique normally used on paper. Visby-based Ringvide used the suminagashi marbling technique to create swirling patterns on its wooden tables. It uses a technique normally used to create marbled paper.

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Archinect

JANUARY 30, 2024

They say their discovery works without re-melting the recycled materials, as is the case with many current technologies. It resembles a small furnace into which book-sized blocks of the material are fed. The invention can print furniture-sized components using molten aluminum and a ceramic nozzle graphite printer.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2023

Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood , foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. In the Japanese forest industry, these small pieces of wood are a waste material," Kano told Dezeen. "I I wanted to reuse the waste."

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Deezen

APRIL 24, 2024

The collection is made of porous cellulose sponge UPS is the result of a two-year research project by Guberan and fellow ÉCAL professors Anthony Guex and Camille Blin, focused on exploring different inflatable and compressible materials that could push flat-pack furniture to new, more efficient limits.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Although architecture tends to adapt to each culture, modeling its traditional techniques according to its context and shaping the surrounding environment, there is no guarantee that the traditional elements in it will endure or remain unchanged over time. Together, these elements form a heritage that may (or may not) endure through time.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Water damages in the cellar can be protected against with the best basement waterproofing technique. This technique is maybe the most usual do it yourself method of waterproofing. It entails utilizing a chemical material or epoxy to secure walls. Here are 9 approaches a cellar waterproofing business might utilize.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Cortesia de G Wood Pro (Tantimber) Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a cozy atmosphere in interior spaces. Read more »

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These include making use of local materials with tactile qualities and ensuring a building is formed of interconnected spaces that are tailored to children's activities. All materials were used as sparingly as possible, they were obtained close to the site and all assembly and construction happened directly on the plot.

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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

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. added Hvillum.

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Deezen

AUGUST 20, 2023

For our latest lookbook , Dezeen has selected eight examples of interiors that were created with reclaimed and recycled materials, including a restaurant in Bangalore and a brick house in Ghent. Earthscape Studio also constructed the building with sithu kal bricks , a traditional technique that is currently not in use.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. According to Moser, this method only needs a small quantity of water compared to traditional fabric dying techniques and it does not involve chemicals that cause environmental damage.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 30, 2023

Roofers are responsible for installing, repairing, or replacing roofing materials on homes and other buildings. To complete their tasks, they use a variety of tools and techniques that you should be aware of before undertaking your next business or home renovation. Another factor to consider when choosing shingles is their weight.

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2023

It is connected to its roots and place of origin, elements that define many of its characteristics based on specific aspects such as culture, climate, topography, vegetation, and the availability of materials and resources in each region. Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place.

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rooted in a passionate commitment to preserve traditional weaving techniques, her creations breathe new life into age-old artistry. Also on the New Talents platform, is Rosy Napper, a ceramic material researcher interested in the intersection of science and design, specialising in the sustainable development of waste-based ceramics.

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The Spaces

APRIL 16, 2024

The team built with local materials like limestone, timber and bamboo, adding a showcase travertine staircase and floating cabanas on an oversized lagoon-like swimming pool. Guest bedrooms have a neutral palette, four-poster beds, curved seating and upholsteries that reflect the region’s embroidery and patterning techniques.

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Arcmax Architects

MARCH 21, 2023

Try utilising environmentally friendly packaging that is recyclable and biodegradable, and try to utilise other materials that can be reused from guest to visitor to cut down on waste. Utilise Eco-friendly Cleaning Supplies: Imagine utilising materials that uphold your hotel's standards and the environment! It's a win-win.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 31, 2023

Now, it is ever important that the brand’s material credentials meet the standard of design. Printed vertical hues of subtle colour fuse with a woven striped effect to create interesting overlaying techniques which add depth and texture to the collection. Remo makes up the trifecta of designs in the Levanto collection.

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2023

In order to address growing environmental concerns within the furniture and wider design industries, brands are opting to make their products using renewable, recyclable and reclaimed materials, and processes with circular principles in mind. It can be upholstered with Kvadrat's Re-wool material, which is made from 45 per cent recycled wool.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. These fashion and textile design students have created garments that showcase the their materiality in addition to their overall design.

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