Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The 215-square-foot addition utilizes the sustainable material as cladding that matches the neighborhood’s brick and as a non-toxic insulation. The natural cork material is used as both an external cladding, and also as an insulation—an innovative cork cladding and cork insulation has been used for the entire extension rear facade.

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IT Structural Engineering Regulation Utilities 101

Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The timber cabin is wrapped by an external skin clad with cedar shingles "The idea behind the Monocoque Cabin was inspired by the construction techniques used in the aerospace and automotive industries, which are renowned for their efficient material utilization," Markos told Dezeen. The photography is by Peter Markos and Efe Onikinci.

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Technique Structural Engineering Structure Construction 122

Dwell

JANUARY 18, 2024

Using rugged materials that reflect the desert fabric (Cor-Ten steel, split-face concrete block, and cedar), the structure naturally blends in and ages with its surroundings. Located miles from the nearest utilities, the cabin was designed to be completely off-grid and self-sustaining.

Structural Engineering 116

Structural Engineering Windows Engineering Engineering 116

Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. "A A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. The goal was to reconnect this structure with the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. "In

Home 98

Home Civil Engineering Remodeling Structural Engineering 98

Dwell

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Typical to apartments at the time, the existing floor plan presented a clear division between living and bedroom/ bathing spaces, and original large windows provided ample natural light and effective ventilation. The void reveals glimpses of previously concealed timber structure and frames an everchanging view of the sky. Post it here.

Structural Engineering 74

Structural Engineering Roofing Utilities Windows 74

Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Named the Refuge, the project is a walled pavilion containing a square building and swimming pond – a swimming pool with a natural filtration system. The Refuge has a curved concrete roof that spans across the length of the pavilion. The concrete roof of the pool house extends over an outside patio and curves around the pavilion.

Landscape 121

Landscape Housing Contractor Structural Engineering 121

Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: MRTN Architects / @ mrtn_architects Footprint: 86 and 235 square feet Builder: Rod Greaves Structural Engineer: C. Couple Bought, and Then Built the Best ADU They Could The Green Roof ‘Planter’ Softens This Cor-Ten Steel Backyard House in Seattle Have one to share?

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reuse was also critical – the slab, walls, bricks, many steel windows and doors and some roof trusses were all recycled. Photo © Brett Boardman It was a gymnastics exercise – we couldn’t dig anything, the utilities had to remain in the same location, and of course we needed to meet the 21st century building code.

Architect 95

Architect Consulting Engineering Engineering 95

e-architect

JANUARY 12, 2022

The main building takes a vernacular agricultural barn form, with a seamed zinc roof and a combination of natural and black timber cladding. This includes the stair, utility and bedroom joinery which was all custom made but kept very simple. Structural Engineer – Stephen Evans Associates. Roof – Vieo Metal Roof.

Housing 82

Housing Structural Engineering Roofing Utilities 82

Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Upstairs, the mezzanine contains a home office and den that can be used as extra sleeping space, while utilities such as the interior heat pump were tucked along the back wall. The underside of the roof deck, wood framing, exterior framing and white sheathing were also left exposed.

Home 122

Home Architecture Windows Engineering 122

aasarchitecture

MARCH 15, 2024

Outside, the tiled roofs have been restored to preserve the traditional charm of the original buildings. In continuity with the internal ceilings, pergolas with wooden slats and a metal structure extend on both main sides of the volume, creating shaded and sheltered spaces, which create a gentle gradation between inside and outside.

Utilities 64

Utilities Management Roofing Glass 64

Deezen

JUNE 13, 2022

American architecture studio Gensler has completed the Fifth + Tillery office in Austin , Texas, which uses a canopy of photovoltaic panels to create shade for the plaza and roof terrace. MEP engineer: Arete. Structural engineer: MJ Structures. Electrical engineer: Lloyd Engineering. Owner: CIM Group.

Engineering 98

Engineering Engineering Roofing Industrial 98

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 12, 2022

Besides, there are also various added constructions built independently by local villagers for meeting their changing living needs, such as shanties with colored-steel roof or glass roof, which blend with the natural fabrics of the village. The project is the transformation of a courtyard house in the village. Photo © Jin Weiqi.

Housing 52

Housing Roofing Structural Engineering Consulting 52

Deezen

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

According to LMN, this goal was achieved through the sequestering of carbon through the use of mass timber and by "integrating natural and mechanical ventilation". While it has a "solar ready" rooftop, the architecture studio achieved the energy goal by not connecting the structure to the steam grid on campus. Project credits: .

Architect 104

Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 104

aasarchitecture

APRIL 5, 2022

Responding to site topography and climatic influences of sun and prevailing breezes, the steel-framed building houses open-air fermentation spaces that foster cross-ventilation, utilize night cooling, and provide well-lit working environments with ample natural daylight. Image © Clayton Korte.

Consulting 52

Consulting Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photo © schranimage / Xi Chen Solar-Sculpted Urban Canyon The building utilizes a U shaped massing configuration, a solution to accommodate the residential program and establish continuity to the urban interface. Based on solar envelope studies, which analyze the physical boundaries of surrounding properties, access to sunshine is assured.

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Consulting Architecture Environment Residential 59

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

West of West utilized custom precast and coloured concrete panels, fabricated by Redondo Manufacturing. Floor-to-ceiling storefront windows create natural light. Behind the lattice of columns, floor-to-ceiling storefront windows bring natural light deep into the ground level and bounce it off the polished concrete floor.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 98

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clair West at the edge of Corso Italia, the under-utilized building was in decline and disrepair from more than a decade of neglect before the studio began the process of transformation. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. Newly enlarged openings look out onto St. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design.

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Building Architecture Design Windows 77

aasarchitecture

APRIL 1, 2022

The new 20,000-square-foot Ledding Library occupies a unique position at the edge of downtown Milwaukie, Oregon, between a wetland natural area, a city park, and City Hall. Its form draws inspiration from the natural movement of rivers, bending across the site to capture sweeping views to the neighboring heritage Oak trees and water way.

Structural Engineering 52

Structural Engineering Windows Exterior Utilities 52

Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The idea started in May 1988, born of a conversation between Feist and fellow professor and structural engineer Bo Adamson of Lund University, Sweden. The building is simple in its shape and in its function as a family home, yet its glazed roof and winter garden elevate it beyond a run-of-the-mill structure.

Building 118

Building Technology Technology Structural Engineering 118

e-architect

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Sage Gardens plans provide for 144 units for seniors to live and thrive in, with their new homes flooded with natural light and integrated with the landscape. Direct access to raised-bed edible roof gardens and shared outdoor spaces emphasizes the primacy of social equity, as well as the physical and mental health of the residents.

Housing 52

Housing Civil Engineering Real Estate Engineering 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Run models often Designing for passive house standards requires the team to utilize energy modeling regularly. It calculates the two-dimensional heat-transfer effects in building components such as windows, walls, foundations, roofs, and doors. They can be elegant and welcome natural light. Our team runs models like THERM.

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Project Housing Design Windows 95

Architizer

APRIL 29, 2022

This building has four floors and the area of approximately 1200 square meters, including a reception hall, kitchen, dining room, four master bedrooms, a complete suite, sports spaces, swimming pool, service spaces, utility rooms, etc. This villa, while being a gabled building, has a roof garden and its roof has a function.

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Housing Design Roofing Concept 68

aasarchitecture

JULY 27, 2023

Additionally, the project highlights the importance of harvesting natural resources, such as rainwater, to be reused for maintaining other parts of the building. Photo © Martino Pietropoli It also supports the natural ecosystem of the site.

Architect 52

Architect Masterplanning Residential Commercial 52

e-architect

JANUARY 5, 2022

An open sitting room, dining room, and kitchen with newly installed windows face northwest- introducing natural light and giving the home’s public spaces distinctly San Franciscan views. The materiality is light and natural with drops of color – an indigo kitchen backsplash and seafoam powder room tiles foster a playful vibe.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Renovation Structural Engineering Interior 52

e-architect

JANUARY 19, 2023

The roof uses coffered timber trusses to deliver the barrelled soffit and folded zinc outer cloak. Stonework: Caithness Roofing: Anthra and Quartz zinc by VM Zinc, and Bauder Green roof systems Timber Walls: Douglas fir weatherboarding from Russwood Windows: velfac for individual windows, Living room curtain glazing by iPig.

Housing 52

Housing Roofing Site Technique 52

e-architect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The new 6,700 square foot construction partially utilizes the previous residence’s footprint. A pre-existing garage sits at one end of this axis and is connected to the residence through a roof structure that serves as a carport. Structural engineer: GenieX. Connecting elements. A protective and enveloping wing.

Home 52

Home Exterior Real Estate Windows 52

e-architect

AUGUST 18, 2023

Two sides hug the boundary, with roofs sloping down and away from the central volumes. The central volumes combine in a large open-plan living space that is expressed visually as an inverted ‘butterfly’ roof. The lower level contains carer accommodations, composed of a bedroom and bathroom, flanked by a utility area.

Housing 56

Housing Roofing Visualization Client 56

e-architect

APRIL 10, 2023

A dramatic wave-form roof and ceiling plane of expressed wood structure ties together the new program spaces and gives the building a clear identity. The project is characterized by natural tones and material choices that celebrate Bainbridge Island’s landscape and architectural history.

Art 55

Art Consulting Engineering Engineering 55

Architizer

JANUARY 25, 2023

There are three essential civic spaces, tiered from street level to upper planted green roofs, providing immersive landscapes for public activities and supporting local fauna and pollinators. Over 25% of all building materials utilized on this project use recycled content; 29% of materials are regionally sourced.

Education 42

Education Environment Landscape Sustainability 42

Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2022

The same is true for a two-story home with the same footprint vs a one-story structure with the same footprint because a one-story home will require the same size roof and foundation, but without the additional square footage to support those underlying expenditures. Soil nature varies based on the location of the property.

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Estimating Housing Foundation Construction 97

Community Architect

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The new federal Inflation Reduction Act offers a 30% incentive and for businesses accelerated depriciation and many states and utilities offer a host of incentives. Waiting with solar until a new roof is needed anyway? How solar friendly is my utility? PV panel prices have decreased by as much as 80%. What is the back-up power?

Installation 86

Installation Roofing Utilities Engineering 86

Dwell

JULY 20, 2022

The four-bedroom home, with two living spaces, three bathrooms and a roof garden, occupies a footprint of only 78 square meters. The two-and-a-half level plan connects with its garden to create a relaxing inner-urban oasis. The raw materials—recycled bricks, charred timber, and black metal cladding—sit well within the context.

IT 87

IT Contract Structural Engineering Engineering 87

Architizer

JUNE 10, 2022

This project is located in the East Lake Hi-tech Huashan Area of Wuhan, and within the ecological green wedge planning belt of the East Lake, where there are rich natural landscape resources as it is adjacent to multiple lake-forest parks, such as Huashanhe Park, Auto Theme Park, and Ecological Agriculture Science Education Park.

Design 78

Design Roofing Structure Construction 78

Deezen

APRIL 15, 2022

Another key goal of Simon Gill Architects' design was to maximise natural light without compromising the owner's privacy on the site, which is overlooked by a busy road and the cemetery. A roof light projects a "ghost window" in the stairwell. Read: Craftworks inserts home with faceted modern gothic roof into abandoned chapel.

Home 104

Home Housing Architect Visualization 104

e-architect

APRIL 3, 2023

In such a dense urban site, space is at a premium so the new scheme ingeniously provides an updated covered play area for Early Years on the ground floor, with new roof terraces created on level 1 and level 3 for outside teaching with older pupils. Essential to the brief was access to the outside for pupils and staff.

Masterplanning 51

Masterplanning Consulting Roofing Structural Engineering 51

aasarchitecture

APRIL 26, 2024

The Makers’ KUbe is a 50,000-square-foot mass timber cube structure. The KUbe’s distinct timber diagrid frame – engineered by structural engineer StructureCraft – is optimized to reduce material and curtail carbon-intensive concrete.

Students 52

Students Architecture Diagram Design 52