Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

The structure will serve as an educational building for the University of Kansas ( KU ) School of Architecture & Design in Lawrence, Kansas. The Makers' KUbe is conceived as a showcase in timber tectonics, traditional joinery, robotic manufacturing and sustainable materials." The imagery is courtesy of BIG.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. However, most sustainable roofs have at least one of these factors, so you are good.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Named Spindles, the project, which borrowed techniques from local chair making traditions, involved using small pieces of shaped wood to make a roof-supporting column. It got the studio thinking about timber and sustainability, and how although timber is usually assumed to be a green building material, it's not without its problems.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. However, these processes can sometimes alter the basic lines of wood structure. The stems can be split, grain patterns changed, and some woods, such as oak and cedar, are easily reduced while others can become intractable.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. Given that the site is located in paddy fields in the mountains there, the structure is built using layers of walls to adapt to the topography. Panyaden School.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Architizer

APRIL 22, 2024

In an era where the health of our planet is more critical than ever, embracing sustainability in our architectural projects isn’t just beneficial — it’s essential. Amidst the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the call for sustainable practices has never been louder.

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Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a nine-story, timber -structure department store in Tokyo , presenting an elegant retail space that features several green-building practices. Called the Shibuya Marui Department Store, the space is set to become a new showcase for sustainable lifestyle brands.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Architizer

JANUARY 18, 2024

The focus is often on the structural fabric of a building and laying the groundwork for carbon neutrality from the ground up. Renewable and eco-friendly materials like recycled metal and low-VOC paints can improve indoor air quality, while passive design strategies optimize natural light and ventilation.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the industry. In some instances, sustainability is employed as a marketing tool, reinforced by superficial practices with little environmental benefit. Order your copy today.

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read on to see eight projects featuring heat mitigation techniques.

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DesignRulz

JULY 24, 2023

In the fast-paced architecture world, wherein buildings rise and cities expand rapidly, enforcing sustainable practices must be prioritized. However, a sustainable building goes beyond bricks and mortar. Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. In Frankfurt, a translucent foliage-covered structure aims to honor the memory of a lost synagogue. Read more »

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. These fashion and textile design students have created garments that showcase the their materiality in addition to their overall design.

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Architizer

MARCH 28, 2024

But despite their ephemeral nature, pavilions leave a lasting impression, emphasizing the need to balance aesthetic innovation with environmental sustainability during assembly and disassembly. The post Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter appeared first on Journal. Order your copy today.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2022

Discarded tree forks could replace load-bearing joints in architecture projects using a construction technique developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT's Digital Structures group has built a demo structure using tree forks as joints.

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Architizer

JANUARY 12, 2023

For its 11th season, Architizer has created a suite of sustainability-focused A+Awards recognizing designers working toward a better future. When considering sustainability solutions in architecture, constructing a building with earth is probably different from what first comes to mind. Start your submission today. .

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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

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. added Hvillum.

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2022

Material research firm Studio Lionne van Deursen has showcased its Unfold designs, made from a material created by bacteria , as part of the Isola Design District exhibition at Milan Design Week. Studio Lionne van Deursen's Unfold project comprises a material made by microorganisms.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the plethora of materials available today, architectural frames have become increasingly complex, moving further and further away from the simple cast iron and concrete examples of the past. Could a renewed appreciation for the masterful art of structural design be why we are seeing more projects with exposed frames?

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Created by Shanghai-based studio llLab and designer Michael Bennett of Studio Kër, the two pavilions display sustainable building materials and techniques. The structures are on show for Design Pavilion, an event by NYCxDesign , part of the programming for the city's yearly architecture festival, Archtober.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A team led by artist Caroline Ghosn has unveiled the design of this year's Burning Man templ e, a structure combining elements of church architecture and Lebanese weaving techniques. It will contain an outer layer and an inner sanctum with a dome and a massive central column meant to project a beam of light into the sky at night.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Slow Studio uses passive design techniques to create a brick house with a surprisingly light footprint. The structure is made of double-brick walls with insulation between each layer, which regulates indoor temperatures while still providing strong protection from the elements.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Embodying the shared interests of founders Eliza Higgins and Cyrus Patell, the Debris Block House is “interested in evolving a language of contemporary architecture in India by challenging the typical assumptions/expectations of local materials and techniques in our practice,” as Patell explains.

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Architizer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photograph by Eugeni Pons Physically driven methods are primarily concerned with optimizing the structural properties of architectural forms. By employing various simulation tools, both in real life and computational, we can understand the structural behavior of materials and forces and use the knowledge to influence our designs.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Also included is a project that creates 3D printed materials based on the structure of chainmail and an installation that uses folded aluminium sheets to create dramatic lighting effects. Each project's research explores three stages of design that encapsulate material research, computation design and robotics fabrication.

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DesignScape Architects

JUNE 2, 2020

At the location of your project, there may only be certain materials and labour experience available, or you may want your building to respond to the architectural style that exists in the area already. There are so many reasons to consider using alternative building techniques for your project.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Installing the infrastructure to deliver green hydrogen, NatPower H aims to create a network of sustainable energy hubs in all major Italian marinas and establish ideal conditions to facilitate the ongoing development and use of hydrogen-powered vessels," the studio said.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

"Essential skills acquired in the programme in the first semester include coding, big data analysis, simulations, augmented reality, computational modelling, machine learning and artificial intelligence as they relate to architecture and sustainability. "In The pieces are made from high-density foam."

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

Northeast Pavilion is a permanent bamboo structure created by Mumbai studio AtArchitecture to showcase local craft and construction techniques from the northeast of India. This includes the use of bamboo for the pavilion's structure, which makes a direct reference to the materiality of Indian handlooms.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 23, 2023

To put it briefly, it is a type of paint that has less of a negative effect on the environment because it is made using environmentally safe materials. It is a paint manufactured from natural and sustainable resources that is devoid of dangerous chemicals. Eco-friendly wood paint may sound unfamiliar.

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Building and Interiors

MARCH 19, 2022

Promoted by the International Wood Culture Society, the day is celebrated to spread awareness on the conscious use of sustainable wood sourced through sustainable procurement methods. The Indian building material market has been showing an impressive upward trend for the use of wood in building projects coming up across the country.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The program aims to raise awareness of the benefits of mass-timber construction, connect building industry professionals interested in the technique and identify development opportunities throughout the city. Mass timber encompasses a variety of engineered wood that can be used as a structural building material.

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