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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

Deezen

The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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studio SKLIM crafts biocomposite roof tiles with natural fibers and custom solar panels

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lo-hi tech is a layering of trajectories, exploring how primitive materials can be future-proofed with technology and igniting material system cross-overs. The post studio SKLIM crafts biocomposite roof tiles with natural fibers and custom solar panels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Natural Material Studio creates "flexible and organic" Brick Textiles

Deezen

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. And that's the beauty and honesty of it."

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What Are the Top 5 Roofing Materials in Terms of Durability?

The Architecture Designs

When it comes to choosing roofing materials for a home or commercial building, durability is often a primary consideration. With the plethora of roofing materials available on the market, such as metal roofing , for instance, selecting the most durable option can be a tricky task.

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2.5 million feet of timber used to construct roof on ZGF’s Portland airport expansion

Archinect

The defining feature of the main terminal project, set to be completed in 2025, is a new lattice roof formed by 2.5 ZGF’s answer was a singular terminal building housed under one undulating, mass timber roof, accompanied by an interior strategy which prioritized biophilic design, interior landscaping, daylighting, and natural materials.

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Henning Larsen uses natural materials for Danish school extension

Deezen

The angular timber-clad extension, which contains science classrooms, is intended to demonstrate the potential of natural materials in architecture. It was designed by Henning Larsen with the aim of having the carbon sequestered in the construction materials help to offset the building's lifetime emissions.

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How To Choose A Roof: Roofing Materials

The Architecture Designs

When choosing a roofing material in Norfolk, MA, it is important to consider the climate and weather patterns in the area. Metal roofing : Metal roofing is a good choice for homes in Norfolk, MA, as it is durable and energy-efficient. Norfolk, MA experiences cold winters and hot summers.

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