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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

ArchDaily

Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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Natural Baking by OYTT Design

Archinect

Crops are thriving, grains are fresh, and the carefully processed ingredients, infused with delicate techniques, bring forth a new burst of flavors in the ancient land. This highlights the shared essence of Chinese and international culinary traditions across the seasons, emphasizing the importance of natural freshness.

Nature 130
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Natural Material Studio creates restaurant panels from leftover beer

Deezen

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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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

Deezen

Inside the preserved building is a bookstore The existing open-air courtyard garden – accessed by a long corridor along the southwestern party wall – occupies the centre of the plan and serves as "a communal space for interaction and activities". The flexible sliding panels can open the conference space into the courtyard for larger lectures.

Technique 130
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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

Architizer

With this type, there is no space for any sort of conversational filler. 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.

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onebulb architecture’s passive brick house in india winds communal and meditative spaces

designboom

open volumes visually interconnected by a natural material palette are built with passive techniques, tackling the region's extreme climatic conditions. The post onebulb architecture’s passive brick house in india winds communal and meditative spaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Space 108
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How Thermal Modification Can Make Wood in Architecture Last a Lifetime

ArchDaily

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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