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David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction

Deezen

The 63,000-square foot (5,850 metre) project – called Tahanan, the Tagalog word for "coming home" – was completed in November 2021 through a financing prototype that aimed to accelerate the timeline and reduce the cost of permanent supportive housing. The six-storey project stacks 87 two-unit boxes.

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Andu Masebo crafts furniture from remains of a single car at LDF

Deezen

As part of the museum's emerging designer commission, the Part Exchange project saw Masebo purchase a tired Alfa Romeo on Ebay before dissecting and scavenging it for parts. I had this idea of looking at a car in terms of what it meant to people and that emotional connection you make to a car," Masebo told Dezeen. "So

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Mále Uribe unveils salt mural made from lithium-extraction waste

Deezen

Uribe selected the rocks while working with the communities and on expedition trips. Nine stacked modules crystallised in the Lithium pools make up the central totem. Architect Mále Uribe has unveiled the Salt Imaginaries exhibition of works created from discarded salt from lithium extraction in the Atacama Desert, Chile.

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Re-imagining Construction: The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

The products can be used for joists and beams that replace steel in many building projects. This allows for its use in load-bearing elements like structural panels, beams, and posts, opening doors for large-scale timber construction projects. Mjøstårnet is the tallest mass timber building in Europe.

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From Classic to Contemporary: Discover 5 Pioneering Villa Designs

Design Thoughts Architects

From a Contemporary Twin House design that speaks unity in individuality, an Indian traditional villa echoing timeless elegance, to a Neoclassical Villa that paints a perfect blend of the classical and contemporary, each project tells its own unique tale. Additionally, some integrate smart home technology.

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Gagarin Valley Vision by MVRDV, Armenia

e-architect

Gagarin Valley Vision by MVRDV in Armenia, New DAR Foundation Armenian Housing, Architecture Design. Gagarin Valley Vision by MVRDV. 12 January 2022. Design: MVRDV, The Netherlands. Location: Gagarin Valley, Armenia. Gagarin Valley Vision in Armenia. In the Gagarin Valley, 10,000 plant species will soon flourish on as many plots.

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How to Install Shiplap? Step-By-Step Guide

Architecture Ideas

We have put together a comprehensive guide for your next project on how to install shiplap in your home. Whether you’re a DIY aficionado or a newcomer eager to tackle your inaugural home project, this comprehensive guide is sure to provide valuable insights. What is Shiplap? 5 Primary Reasons for Installing a Shiplap 1.