Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Deezen

JUNE 7, 2022

Colorado-based Prometheus Materials has developed masonry blocks from a low-carbon cement-like material grown from micro- algae. Prometheus Materials combines microalgae with water, sunlight, and CO2 to create a bio-cement. You've got to decarbonize building materials," he told Dezeen.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2024

The resulting product is water-resistant, durable and comparable with standard concrete containing the same amount of aggregate," explained the designer. Bio-concrete is chemically identical to the material oysters produce to grow their reefs. The packed substrate grows similarly to a plant," Lempres told Dezeen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Rieder is replacing cement in its concrete facade panels with natural and local pozzolana – a material derived from volcanic matter such as pumice or ash that has lower CO2 emissions during its production than concrete with high cement content. Concrete without cement, is that possible?

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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Deezen

JANUARY 30, 2023

Expanded cork, construction waste and human urine feature in this roundup of brick alternatives, designed to reduce the masonry unit's embodied carbon footprint. After concrete and steel , brick has become the latest focus for architects, designers and material researchers hoping to slash the emissions associated with building materials.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

Architecture studios Carmody Groarke and TRANS Architectuur Stedenbouw have collaborated with material researchers to develop a brick made from local construction waste, which will be used to build the new wing of the Design Museum Gent. This fabrication process, coupled with the use of recycled composites, results in a brick with 0.17

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Building and Interiors

MAY 20, 2022

You’ve built a beautiful building using the best material. So, waterproofing chemicals and materials for roofs, and waterproof paints help you avoid such issues. Even the interiors look exquisite and unique. But after a few months, you get to know that the walls are chipping off and a terrible seepage issue has arisen. Rotting signs.

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2024

Rammed earth clads the external walls Completed in 2022, the simple square addition is composed of a load-bearing, 30-centimetre-thick rammed earth wall – set on top of a limestone rock base – and bahareque masonry, which is a combination of a bamboo frame and clay plaster. Housing is an activity, a built process."

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Bustler

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Concrete masonry is an ideal choice for this type of building. Designs should identify multiple ways to take advantage of concrete masonry’s benefits to meet the needs of this new community center. Concrete masonry is a flexible, resilient and durable material, and provides vast opportunities for form, function and expression.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2024

Also included is a converted warehouse with a facade made up of overlapping, oversized stone shingles and a modular dwelling system that creates an alternative to urban tent cities. All 10 of the following projects were completed by students enrolled in the different year groups and studios of the Kent State University's architecture programme. "The

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool.

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Materials Innovation Glass Technology 137

Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The 2023 Chicago Architecture Biennial has opened with installations focusing on monumentality, race and material innovations on show at sites throughout Chicago. Primary themes ranged from food production to water reclamation and land rights access, with exhibitions spread over different sites.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Called the Vesterheim Commons, the building spans three floors and contains flexible event space, galleries, offices, a photography production studio and an outdoor terrace. Snøhetta has completed an addition to a Norwegian-American museum and folk art school in Iowa , which includes a large wooden oculus and a mass-timber frame.

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Concrete masonry is an ideal choice for this type of building. Designs should identify multiple ways to take advantage of concrete masonry’s benefits to meet the needs of this new community center. Concrete masonry is a flexible, resilient and durable material, and provides vast opportunities for form, function and expression.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 22, 2024

The use of simple forms along with honest materials and textures help break down the scale of the buildings to fit within its context. Photo © Likeness Studio Interior and exterior materials are clean-lined while resilient. The buildings are joined by a generous 2,703-square-foot covered Crush Pad.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

The interiors of the home are finished with natural materials. "It Although Ridley and his team at Architecture for London carried out extensive renovation work they aimed to using natural materials and only make sustainably minded interventions. It was very tired, with bright floral carpets and textured wallpaper," he told Dezeen.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2014

Architects Codes Energy Efficient Roofing Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Legislation Sustainable Development Contractors Glass Technology Regulations Brick and Masonry Designers Standards Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Education Facility Facility Managers Building (..)

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Blessed with unique soil and climate conditions, Xiuwu has been renowned as a production base of “Four traditional Chinese medicine herbs,” with Rehmannia (also called “Di Huang” in Chinese) being one of them. The Chinese term “Shu Di Huang” specifically denotes the prepared or cooked Rehmannia root.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 23, 2022

Moreover, the versatile range of building materials required in construction demands immense technical knowledge. Additionally, it controls seepage, hazardous waste materials, and also the groundwater flow. Grout does not work in decomposable building materials. It comprises several complicated steps and processes.

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BD+C

APRIL 19, 2013

As part of a project that will transform the property into a temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Building Team gutted the existing structure down to its shell and then suspended the 6.8 million pound structure using 146 steel supports, according to a report by KSL 5 News'' Sam Penrod.

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Deezen

MAY 26, 2023

Timber from the grounds was used to create the shingled reception desks Cox has also turned trees harvested from the grounds into a series of furnishings for the hotel, creating affordable, locally produced products while providing ecosystem benefits for the woodland.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Products from ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Three winners will be selected from this group and will share a cash prize of $250,000.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: a winery that focuses on minimal intervention winemaking and a regeneration project that promotes the return of native Australian animals are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Monash University. Tutors: Mel Dodd and Ross Brewin. We prototype urban futures in the here and now.

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Fiber cement siding, a versatile and durable building material, has gained popularity for its remarkable attributes. James Hardie, an Australian inventor, was instrumental in refining the product and making it popular in the United States. How is Fiber Cement Siding Made? planks, shingles, or panels). planks, shingles, or panels).

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

BuildingGreen, Inc., publisher of GreenSpec and Environmental Building News (EBN) today announced this year’s winners of its annual Top-10 awards. The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 5, 2022

The use of simple forms along with honest materials and textures help break down the scale of the buildings to fit within its context. The use of simple forms along with honest materials and textures help break down the scale of the buildings to fit within its context. Interior and exterior materials are clean-lined while resilient.

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e-architect

AUGUST 25, 2023

Grappling with context, history, and appropriateness, the design looked to the building and material typologies of the surrounding 1920s-era warehouses, as well as the masonry and concrete construction found at Huston Tillotson University (a historically Black university that overlooks the property).

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 24, 2022

It is important to choose an effective material because the moisture from either direction will degrade the R-value of your insulation and can also lead to the growth of mold and mildew. This type of insulation is best for homes with masonry or wood walls. They also work well in homes with masonry or wood walls. Fiberglass.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Sprouts Farmers Market, a grocery store specializing in fresh produce and healthy products, offers a familiar presence throughout the country. But for a new location in Norwalk, California, material logistical challenges led the project team down a path to engineered wood.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The House of Music is located in the former Lamborghini production area, which had been previously reclaimed and transformed into a leisure park. The building has a load-bearing masonry structure that ensures high thermal inertia and sound insulation. The building represents an orchestra and its individual units, the instruments.

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BD+C

JUNE 22, 2023

How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. APA members commit to a rigorous program of quality inspection and testing.

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Architizer

JULY 26, 2022

The coolness and robustness of the masonry building are neutralized by the furniture in warm-color timber and leather. To keep the old and new consistent, the same material combination appears throughout the renovation. To keep the old and new consistent, the same material combination appears throughout the renovation.

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Community Architect

JUNE 10, 2021

The current "lumber crisis" puts a spotlight on this area of concern: Building materials. What are the materials we commonly use to build, how are they made, where do they come from and how sustainable are they? This is why this sequel addresses the materials and "embodied carbon". What is their carbon footprint?

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Whether you’re planning to remodel your house or build a home from scratch, getting quality building supplies and materials must be your priority. While quality can often mean expensive, there are ways to not break the bank and still get durable and quality building materials. . Take Advantage Of Clearance Sales . Ask For Discounts .

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Architizer

AUGUST 17, 2022

The architecture—emphasizing horizontal lines, natural materials, and visual and physical linkages between indoors and out—celebrates and elevates the tenets of desert modernism. The materiality of the façade will allow the home to withstand and adapt to the harsh climate over the years. © WOODS + DANGARAN. © WOODS + DANGARAN.

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