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A proposed residential project by Laney LA makes use of dark Shou Sugi Ban cladding nestled in Lake Tahoe's landscape

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The 4,488 sqft home utilizes Shou Sugi Ban cladding , a dark, striking exterior material that applies a traditional charred timber cladding technique found in Japanese building and design methods. Model image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA.

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A Family’s Retreat Is a Natural Fit in England’s New Forest National Park

Dwell

A long glazed hallway and open walkway line the internal boundary of the home, offering visual connection to the main living/dining area and tranquil garden of ponds and timber decking. Two bedrooms, a family bathroom, and main bedroom occupy one wing, while an open-plan living, dining, kitchen and utility space occupy the other.

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Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution

Architizer

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Ten wood-clad kitchens with warm and natural interiors

Deezen

These homes are all clad in various types of wood, from pale plywood and birch plywood to warmer-coloured materials such as cypress, oak and pine. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. The house's simple materials were deliberately chosen by local studio Curious Practice.

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Future Materials: Rethinking Façades and Ceilings with Arktura

Architizer

While awaiting the Winners, prepare for the upcoming Architizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Their global team now strives to be carbon-neutral, incorporating smart material sourcing and more efficient processing.

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These Terracotta Experts Are Redefining the Architectural Possibilities of an Ancient Material

Architizer

The One Rendering Challenge is now part of the A rchitizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. But it wasn’t until the 19th century that the material began gaining new architectural applications outside roofing.

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Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design

BD+C

To counteract this impression, we implemented a series of design elements that not only added visual appeal but also bridged the gap between the interior and exterior spaces. Embracing Biophilic Design Integrating biophilic design principles became paramount in ensuring the entry experience felt connected to nature.