Architizer

JUNE 10, 2024

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. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Archinect

JUNE 10, 2024

Arup has just released a new comprehensive guide to fire safety design and mass timber construction for architects in response to the nascent surge of projects utilizing the material nationwide. Another guide to mass timber construction from LEVER Architecture and Atelier Ten can be found here.

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designboom

JUNE 2, 2024

renovation by roovice and cabbage truck reveals historical materials within the wall, showcasing traditional construction methods. The post ROOVICE and cabbage truck restore centennial row house’s structural frame in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 The structural use of stone is not new," said Blasi. These attitudes can of course evolve but it's not a given."

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. The tower rises from a brick-clad base "I looked at the profile and stopped seeing a lot of floorplates twisting but just saw a basic shift," said Nagele. "I

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2024

Amsterdam studio Woonpioniers has used natural materials and prefabricated elements throughout the Sprout Ruben & Marjolein house , which includes an open, greenhouse-like volume. The post Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Chiela.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The sustainability of structural stone is dependent on how and where it is quarried and its reputation as an infinite material is misleading, warns Slovak-British architect Natalia Petkova in this Stone Age 2.0 series, which is investigating the potential of the material as a viable, low-carbon, modern structural material.

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2024

More so, it uses flora as an intervention within the structure itself, “allowing the landscape elements to significantly infiltrate the home’s interior, defining the old cliche of bringing the outdoors indoors. The structure sits over a small river, clutching ground on either side. There’s a clue in that name.

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Deezen

JULY 15, 2022

Japanese architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has released designs for a structure in Miami Beach that will be the studio's first residential tower in the United States. The project, sited on the oceanfront in Miami Beach, is a residential tower by Kuma that will rise 18 storeys above the beach.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

From monolithic concrete pillars to ornately decorated columns, this lookbook collates ten living room interiors that embrace existing structural columns. Depending on their materiality and style, they can also serve as an immovable reminder of the building's design style and the historical period in which it was built.

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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2023

Mass-timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam), are growing in popularity in architecture as they can offer a low-carbon alternative to commonplace materials including steel and concrete. The 100-metre-tall tower will have a timber core and load-bearing structure.

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Archinect

MAY 5, 2024

In the bustling urban landscape of Tehran, a metropolis in perpetual motion, one of the prevailing architectural endeavors is the construction of five-story infill residential projects. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend. However, with the e.

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Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

Arches are primarily valued for their structural efficiency and ability to span long distances without the need for vertical support. However, in the context of residential architecture, where spaces tend to be more intimate, and the focus is often on comfort rather than grandiosity, the role of arches differs.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2024

A green-steel structure and walls of exposed blockwork and plywood feature inside this house and artist's studio in Paris by local practice Jean Benoît Vétillard Architecture. The ground floor is left raw, and the more intimate [upper] floors are treated in wood, a more noble material," said the studio's founder Jean Benoît Vétillard.

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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible.

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2022

Nearly two-thirds (64% or 54 buildings) of all projects are residential, while office buildings account for 19% (16 buildings), and the mixed-use typology currently makes up 14% (12 buildings). Illustration courtesy of CTBUH In terms of height, 12 of the 20 tallest structures are located in Europe.

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Architonic

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This made building (and designing) to last an essential consideration for new <a href="[link] target="_blank">projects</a>, with hardwearing surfaces and long-life design styles combining with soft but durable <a href="[link] target="_blank">materials</a> to direct interior design trends.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

Rendering courtesy Buřinka and MYMO The SAMOROST concept is the latest example of sustainable construction using mushroom-based compounds as an alternative material to insulate external walls, roofs, and floors, as well as other non-load-bearing components.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 24, 2023

© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context. Read more »

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Architizer

MARCH 25, 2024

The Biophilic Stress Reduction Theory suggests that exposure to natural elements restores mental and physiological balance, with studies supporting the integration of indoor biophilic elements like plants, living walls and natural materials for bringing nature’s benefits indoors.

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Archinect

APRIL 12, 2024

Cobe is joining fellow Danish architecture firms Dorte Mandrup , Tegnestuen Vandkunsten , and JAJA , alongside Sweco engineers, to deliver a new mixed-use residential district in Copenhagen’s South Harbor.

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DECEMBER 17, 2023

The landscape of American residential architecture has evolved significantly in recent decades, reflecting a rich tapestry of influences, preferences, and innovations. They sought to create structures that were fresh, modern, and unlike previous revivalist styles. The architects of the time were inventive in their approach to design.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

North Carolina firm Plantd Materials has developed a material consisting of processed perennial grasses that it says will be lighter and stronger than traditional timber boards while capturing more carbon. Plantd Materials created a set of machinery that uses heat and pressure to press shredded grass into panels.

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Deezen

APRIL 16, 2023

In the lead-up to Milan design week , we have rounded up eight residential and hotel interiors in the Italian city that are united by their use of muted colours and diverse materials. Industrial materials and furnishings, including a galvanised metal shelving unit, were repurposed as boutique storage solutions and room partitions.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Designed for a young family with two children, the dwelling sits on a narrow plot bordered by residential buildings and roads in the city's Aichi Prefecture. Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The building, which also contains a shop and self-contained flat, was designed by SJB to replace a damaged structure on the compact site in the Surry Hills suburb. Externally the house is playful and textured – riffing the motives and materiality of the suburb that surrounds it," SJB explained. "A The photography is by Anson Smart.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Spanish architect Juan Gurrea Rumeu used a palette of warm, textural materials and carefully positioned voids to create atmospheric living spaces inside this house he designed for himself and his wife in Barcelona. The post Tactile materials "accentuate the value of shadows" in Bolívar House appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

APRIL 20, 2024

The kitchens in this roundup exemplify how a combination of seemingly clashing materials can create a rich and interesting palette. Here are eight kitchens with eye-catching material palettes made up of contrasting colours and textures.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

With its brick and terracotta material palette, the new halls are beholden to the older architecture of the campus and of the Federal style-rich city in passing. Image courtesy of Deborah Berke Partners.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

It is a freestanding residential building comprising five wood-framed floors supported by a reinforced concrete structure on the ground floor to accommodate shops and public facilities. Photo © José Hevia. “ As this is social housing, to ensure economic viability the volume of wood required has been optimized to 0.24

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Architizer

MAY 30, 2023

Amid the digital age, remote work revolution and a whirlwind of societal changes, the residential architecture scene experienced many notable transformations. Prioritizing Eco-Friendly Materials and Features Bi House, A green resort at home! Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter.

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Archinect

JULY 14, 2022

A historic milestone in the use of mass timber as a construction material is about to be passed as Korb + Associates Architects ’ aptly-named Ascent tower is finally set to open tomorrow, July 15, in Milwaukee. Standing 25 stories and a total of 86.6 meters (or roughly 4 feet).

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

MVRDV says a total of 390 trees will be planted throughout the structure, helping to defy “traditional housing norms” in order to present a refreshed take on urban dwelling that’s in tune with Paris’ need for biodiversity and constructed using a host of low-carbon materials.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

nyawa upcycles old timber, and incorporates materials, such as plywood, copper, and silk textiles. The post house’s restored timber structure forms around traditional hiroma gathering space in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

AUGUST 10, 2022

Chicago architecture studio Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture has announced plans for 2100 N Southport Avenue, a mass-timber residential tower in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood of Chicago. 2100 N Southport Avenue will be a nine-storey residential tower project led by developers Sterling Bay. Construction to begin next year.

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