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Minimizing Wood Waste by Respecting Its Natural Form Through AI

ArchDaily

Timber emerges as an innovative construction material designed to minimize waste by preserving the natural contours of trees. This is mainly because the traditional industrial process of cutting logs into parts can generate substantial waste. In this context, A.I.

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Expanding the Architectural Prospects of Timber in Its Natural Form

ArchDaily

Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Through sawing, milling, and other engineered wood conversion processes, various wood forms have been created and applied in products, furniture, and architecture.

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Playing with Translucency and Transparency: Balancing Natural Lighting with High-Performance Panels

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© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light. is fundamental in architecture. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Read more »

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Evoking its natural surroundings, OPEN Architecture’s Chapel of Sound pursues the experience of sound in its purest form

Avontuura

This small semi-outdoor concert hall pursues the experience of sound in its purest form—collecting, reflecting, and resonating nature itself. The post Evoking its natural surroundings, OPEN Architecture’s Chapel of Sound pursues the experience of sound in its purest form appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Natural Baking by OYTT Design

Archinect

This highlights the shared essence of Chinese and international culinary traditions across the seasons, emphasizing the importance of natural freshness. Natural Baking stands out among local Chinese bakery brands for its commitment to the core philosophy of "harmonizing with nature" and dedication to using "seasonal ingredients".

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials.

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IOAN’s Joshua Tree residence sets natural materials against a desert backdrop

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“We were determined to minimize disruptions of the natural landscape, so our design focused on integration that wouldn’t disturb the surrounding plants and natural geography of the land.

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