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

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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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Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

ArchDaily

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. For this reason, we have compiled a selection of projects that include houses, haciendas, hotels, restaurants, and terraces to continue inspiring you.

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Bamboo in Latin American Housing: 10 Houses Revealing the Future of the Material in Architecture

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Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis. Milguaduas House / ritmo arquitectos. Read more »

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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

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Meindertsma's robot works like a 3D printer to build up layers of wool "The Wobot is a collaborative robot that makes it possible to build three-dimensional structures with wool industrially for the first time, without adding any material or using water in the felting process," said Meindertsma.

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

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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 »

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At the Intersection of Innovation and Tradition: The Talavera Project

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Although architecture tends to adapt to each culture, modeling its traditional techniques according to its context and shaping the surrounding environment, there is no guarantee that the traditional elements in it will endure or remain unchanged over time. Together, these elements form a heritage that may (or may not) endure through time.

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From Timeless Materials to High-Tech Hybrids: A New Era in Architecture and Construction

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Architects: Want to have your project featured? Hybrid construction materials and techniques might be the beacon of hope in a construction industry riddled with carbon-intensive practices and logistical challenges. Traditional construction methods and materials fall short of meeting the rigorous standards of eco-consciousness.