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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

ArchDaily

This design practice, Co-led by Adeyemo Shokunbi , aims to contribute to a Nigerian architectural language through the renaissance of local materials. These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language. Read more ยป

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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

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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.

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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: โ€œBuilding Technique Is More Important Than Materialsโ€

Architizer

From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. With the right geometry, a lot can be done with a small amount of materials. he said, about a minute into the conversation.

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FranklinTill shares nine principles for a shift to regenerative materials

Deezen

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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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

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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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Embracing the Natural: The Rise of Wood in Modern Construction

DesignRulz

In this blog article, we will explore why wood is gaining ground in construction and why it is becoming the material of choice for many builders and developers. As concerns about climate change and environmental impact grow, builders are seeking materials that have a smaller carbon footprint.

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Architectural Pioneering Consultants uses local materials for school in Tanzania

Deezen

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. People are used to spending time outside and observing nature," he told Dezeen. "We All our material choices were maxed out for performance.