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Pushing Boundaries with Bamboo: A Structural Engineering Case Study

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Bridging this transformative moment in sustainable design is the timely arrival of the "Bamboo Structures" eBook series, which this article is based on. Acting as a touchstone in the field, the first volume focuses on the structural design process behind the Luum Temple —a masterclass in bamboo engineering.

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

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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. Additionally, these elements strengthen the building's identity by connecting it to the surrounding landscape. Read more »

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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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From Stone Walls to Skyscrapers: Understanding Structural Masonry

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It is considered the first skyscraper built in structural masonry, with ceramic bricks and a granite base. To support the entire load of the building, the structural walls on the ground floor are 1.8 But what is structural masonry about, and how can designers use it in architectural projects? Read more »

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The winning MICROHOME competition designs present innovative modular off-grid structures

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The competition tasked participants to develop designs for an off-grid, modular structure that could accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple. The only requirement is that the structure's total floor area could not exceed 270 square feet.

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How To Build With Bamboo: 4 Basic Structural Systems

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Yet, as you learn more about the structural logic of these inspiring edifices, you'll quickly realize that most employ one or a blend of the structural systems we're about to explore. This article shines a light on four commonly employed structural systems in bamboo construction: Read more »

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Florida Atlantic University's Joseph Choma leads students to explore folded fiberglass structures

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A research studio led by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Director of the School of Architecture, Joseph Choma , uses foldable structures to construct a pop-up structure for Google. Much of Choma's work has explored innovative design methods through complex geometric structures, materials, and experimental construction methods.

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