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Feel the Burn: 6 Strategically Scorched Buildings That Celebrate Shou Sugi Ban

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Shou sugi ban, originally known as yakisugi, is an ancient wood-burning technique developed in Japan centuries ago. Prized for its dual protective and aesthetic qualities, this time-honored material treatment is now utilized all over the world. Organic materials are just one facet of the station’s pioneering biophilic design.

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Sustainable Architecture: How Green Building Practices are Reshaping the Industry

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Architects are pivotal in executing these sustainable routines, affecting how buildings are designed, built, and utilized. This multidisciplinary technique helps make sure that eco-friendly considerations are incorporated into every design aspect—enhancing energy efficiency, materials usage, and environmental implementation.

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Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamora create Bogotá fog catcher

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Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamora designed a fog catcher for a Bogotá community Alsar Atelier , a studio based in Bogotá and Boston, worked with Nicaraguan designer Oscar Zamora and local official Edison Plazas to create a fog catcher that was built from affordable, easy-to-assemble materials.

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DOXS NKLN by GRAFT

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This zone is intended to house small-scale manufacturers, gastronomy, cultural facilities, and a daycare center – uses that require a vibrant outdoor area. Image © GRAFT In keeping with efficient urban development practice, the design of the new building incorporates principles of sustainability and the reuse of materials.

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Transforming Design: The Revolutionary Impact of Water Jet Cutting in Architecture

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The innovative realm of architectural design has always been in the pursuit of new, exciting techniques to shape and sculpt the environment we inhabit. One such pioneering technique is water jet cutting, a technology that has redefined the boundaries of creativity and precision in architecture.

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Back to Basics: Bioclimatic Design, Learning from History to Build For The Future

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Many techniques fall under the banner of bioclimatic architecture, with each continent and society having unique requirements. Another popular technique that draws from the teachings of the ancient Egyptians is evaporative cooling. However, selecting high thermal mass materials is just the beginning.

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Sustainable Interior Design: 6 Thought-Provoking Projects Prioritizing the Planet

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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. Crafted from 90% salvaged materials, the space is a rich patchwork of texture and color. Rather, the past life of each material becomes imbued in the space.