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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

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They aim to go back to basics through passive strategies, using natural materials and a contextual understanding to develop sustainable architecture. In this project, using natural slate as cladding for the ventilated facade system and employing local resources in the structure was essential for the building's ecological footprint.

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The Merits of Greenwashing: Social Stigma around Natural Construction in India

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Image © Akila Venkat & Chakkaravarthy In recent years, India has seen a resurgence of interest in natural building materials , a movement driven by escalating environmental concerns and a growing desire to revive traditional lifestyles. Earth Farmhouse / Studio Verge. Read more »

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IOAN’s Joshua Tree residence sets natural materials against a desert backdrop

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“We were determined to minimize disruptions of the natural landscape, so our design focused on integration that wouldn’t disturb the surrounding plants and natural geography of the land.”

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The world's largest 3D printed structure rises in Florida

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Florida-based 3D printing construction startup Printed Farms has announced the completion of a structure it claims is the world’s largest 3D printed building — a "luxury horse barn." The structure was constructed to withstand extreme local weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms.

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Ronald Lu & Partners completes Hong Kong tower offering ‘nature on every doorstep’

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” Named Garden Crescent, the scheme was designed with the philosophy of “nature on every doorstep.” On the podium level, the scheme’s biophilic elements include a landscape of trees, shrubs, and plants aimed at improving air quality, reducing the urban heat island effect, and enhancing the local microclimate.

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Minimizing Wood Waste by Respecting Its Natural Form Through AI

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Even when dealing with highly standardized and efficient processes in the manufacturing of structural elements, there is always room for improvement and waste reduction. Timber emerges as an innovative construction material designed to minimize waste by preserving the natural contours of trees. In this context, A.I.

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Architectural Interventions in the Desert: Natural Escapes, Minimal Intervention and Reclusive Luxury

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By disregarding the kind of structural interventions that might alter their historic and often culturally relevant landscapes , the projects position traditional and local skills, materials, and architectural techniques alongside high-end luxury interiors.

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