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Artificial Intelligence as an Ally in Architectural Decarbonization: From Conception to Building Implementation

ArchDaily

Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings. Read more »

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How Rammed Earth Walls are Built

ArchDaily

Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Most notably, rammed earth structures use local materials, meaning they have low embodied energy and produce little waste. Read more »

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Solar roofs allow homeowners to generate their electricity, thereby lowering their utility bills and giving them greater control over their energy consumption. Rubber Roofing.

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The 9 Best Cellar Waterproofing Techniques

The Architecture Designs

Water damages in the cellar can be protected against with the best basement waterproofing technique. Here are 9 approaches a cellar waterproofing business might utilize. You can protect your devices by utilizing the most effective basement waterproofing approaches. Sealers can be utilized to cover all the walls.

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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

ArchDaily

Despite the utilization of technical knowledge, architecture, and interior design also incorporate artistic concepts into their processes. In the context of contemporary society, many of our activities are carried out digitally, from booking accommodation for travel to manufacturing materials and creating art exhibitions.

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DIALOG & Group2 selected to design $54 million mass timber student housing facility

Archinect

Architect and DIALOG partner Marion LaRue said the firm aims to create a welcoming and efficient student housing building that utilizes leading techniques and materials. Located on the University’s Abbotsford campus, the facility will feature 398 beds, increasing on-campus student housing from 200 beds to 598.

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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

Architecture Ideas

History of Aluminum Utilizing in Construction. Built-in 1931, the Empire State Building (the prominent New York skyscraper and the tallest building worldwide up to 1970) was the first building that showcased the proper utilization of aluminum in construction. Did you know that 25% of globally produced aluminum is used in construction?