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Roof With 20 Concrete Ribs / Atelier Zafari

ArchDaily

In a backyard in Berlin Neukölln, we removed the roof from an old five-story factory building and created a new 250-square-meter unit with a roof. Completed in 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Images by Studio Wesely, Werner Huthmacher.

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What Can (And Should) Go Under Roofing Membranes?

ArchDaily

© SVET A flat or low slope roof assembly consists of several components that need to work together efficiently and consistently to offer a long-term, sustainable solution. While the roofing membrane is often the top and therefore most visible layer, what lies under it has a significant impact on the overall roof performance.

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New competition seeks to reuse materials from Montreal Olympic Stadium roof demolition

Archinect

As the city of Montreal weighs the future of Roger Taillibert’s iconic 1976 Olympic Stadium design, the group responsible for the custodianship of Olympic Park has announced a new international idea competition to repurpose and reuse surviving components of the existing roof’s demolition after the project commences this summer.

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Foster + Partners begins construction on Cambodia airport under canopy roof

Archinect

The central mass contains all passenger processing, security and immigration, and retail elements under an overarching roof canopy that stretches from the drop-off to the airside. The roof canopy itself is comprised of a lightweight steel grid shell with a screen to filter daylight into the terminal space.

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Roofs of Trade: A Look at 12 Public Market Architectures

ArchDaily

All one needs is a lot and a sheltering roof. In fact, it doesn't take much to designate an open and accessible commercial hub that would encourage commercial exchange and economic development for small or local businesses. Read more »

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Every homeowner must replace their roof shingles at some point. Roofs are the “guardians” of your home. Their primary job to withstand harsh weather makes it necessary for you to select a high-quality roof for your home. Selecting the right kind of roof in the present could save you money in the long term. How to Proceed.

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Modular, Photovoltaic, Green or Blue Roofs: How to Choose the Best Waterproofing System?

ArchDaily

Thanks to technological advances in reinforced concrete in the mid-twentieth century, usable flat roofs are far from new. Water is relentless in finding a place to drain, and flat roofs are exposed to this when execution and design are not carefully thought-out. However, problems that frequently arise relate to infiltration and leaks.

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