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This Tehran office building features a sloped green roof and exterior structure

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The post This Tehran office building features a sloped green roof and exterior structure appeared first on Åvontuura. The volume of the building is drawn out of the ground, creates a visually beautiful skyline and harmony with the environment.

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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

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Image © Fernando Alda Architecture – once it moved out from under its cavernous beginnings – started off largely nomadic. These early portable structures were primarily supported by wooden frames and were used by various ancient civilizations, including the Bedouins in the Arabian Peninsula and the Native American tribes in North America.

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San Antonio School Exterior Areas / ELE Arkitektura

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© Aitor Estevez Olaizola architects: ELE Arkitektura Location: Durango, Vizcaya, Spain Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Aitor Estevez Olaizola Area: 2000.0 m2 Read more »

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

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Image © Roland Halbe When delving into the envelope of construction and examining how the interior relates to the exterior, the concept of greenhouses emerges as an opportunity to cultivate life indoors, whether dependent on external factors or not. Glass House / Max Núñez. However, what does designing for plants involve? Read more »

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Four Retractable Shade Solutions for Residential Exteriors

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Image Courtesy of ShadeFX Shade refers to a region or state where sunlight is partially obstructed by objects or structures. This concept plays a crucial role in architectural design, as it significantly impacts comfort and functionality. Retractable Shade, Dallas.

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Calatrava’s completed St Nicholas Church at 9/11 site features a translucent stone exterior that appears to ‘glow by the light of 10,000 candles’ at night

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Image © Alan Karchmer for Santiago Calatrava Calatrava’s church is steeped in symbolism, largely influenced by Byzantine architecture. The church’s dome features 40 windows and 40 ‘ribs’ to echo the 40 ribs of Saint Nicholas, visible from both the interior and exterior.

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This mass timber sauna in Finland appears as a natural extension of its rocky surroundings

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Called Kivi Sauna, the structure was designed by Helsinki -based design and architecture studio Sotamaa. Its interior features vast CLT sheets, while its exterior is crafted from milled CLT panels. On an island within the Finnish archipelago, a sleek, pebble-shaped sauna seems to delicately balance atop a small rock formation.

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