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From Agro-Waste to Decarbonization: The Innovative Materials Featured in 2023

ArchDaily

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. They offer not only novel ways to craft buildings but also sustainable and efficient solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured.

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The Role of Ceramic Tiles in the Rebirth of Tinnerbäcksbadet Leisure Center

ArchDaily

However, it is in the material details and subtle undulations of its layout that the genius of the design is revealed, guiding visitors and users to the indoor spaces and verdant extensions surrounding the bathing lake. Read more »

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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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7 Top AI Tools for Architectural Rendering and Visualization

Architizer

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. Without further ado, here are the top seven AI tools that unlock unprecedented architectural rendering and visualization capabilities.

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Revalu aims to improve access to materials data for architects

Deezen

The Revalu platform uses one million data points and an AI -powered accuracy checker to enable architects to compare the environmental impacts of different building materials. First, there is the material cloud, which gathers over one million data points related to the environmental impact of different materials.

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FLORIM stone surfaces enhance the indoors with fluid visual transitions

designboom

the thirteen stone sintered surfaces blend material-inspired patterns and textures with sustainability. The post FLORIM stone surfaces enhance the indoors with fluid visual transitions appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

Deezen

The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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