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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

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In this modern day, aluminum is used in making roofs, translucent panes, staircases, solar protection, furniture, siding, doorframes and windows, air conditioning systems, and heating systems , among others. This similar technique is used in making large-scale structures such as covered pools, stadiums, and other sports facilities.

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Back to Basics: What is the Meaning of “Tectonic” in Architecture Today?

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In the remodeling of the former Yellow Pages building in Madrid, Spain, b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos was able to construct the Polaris North Offices in a way that retains the building heritage yet embraces the flexible and efficient functionality of modern workplace design. Photos by Miguel de Guzmán + Rocío Romero.

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The Copera’s Garden, a Modern Oasis in an Industrial Landscape

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On the one hand, the fertile agricultural void of the rural environment of La Vega in the city of Granada where the periphery is shown through its other “cities”: dotted and unstructured urban developments, agricultural infrastructures, contemporary ruins of abandoned farms, shopping centers and, of course, the industrial parks.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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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 Crystal Palace heralded the emergence of the modern-era global exhibition, unparalleled in its magnitude, duration, and attendance: World Expos.

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6 Ways Residential Architecture Can Impact Your Health

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From prioritizing abundant natural light to incorporating biophilic design elements, nearly every space we inhabit harbors design qualities that can profoundly impact our health for the better. One of the topics he discusses quite often is that of natural light being crucial for our mental and physical well-being.

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Parkveien 27-31 by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter a social success and architectural precision

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Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter’s winning proposal for Parkveien 27-31, a precise architectural operation in an urban city block behind the Royal Palace in Oslo’s Lille Uranienborg quarter, has revived an important project that had been embroiled in controversy.

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Fuggerei of the Future | MVRDV

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euros in modern currency. There should always be a natural space providing the opportunity for social gatherings; there should be a meeting point that forms the heart of the community. Finally, in Augsburg, the study’s formula manifests as a more dense urban development.