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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Architizer

In this sun-soaked land, with limited access to timber but more mud than you can shake a stick at, the Nubians mastered the art of building with the earth. Countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal are leading examples where this ancient construction method is being revived in an attempt to address modern housing needs.

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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Research from a professor at the University of Aberdeen has advanced evidence that the art and practice of architectural drawing may have been invented by a 12th-century Scottish clergyman working in Paris around the time of the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and other important Gothic structures.

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5 Art Movements that Influenced Architecture

ArchDaily

Image © Kurt Schwitters, Merzbau, Hannover, 1933 | Philipp Rümmele As far as history goes back, art and architecture have always been interrelated disciplines. Read more »

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

ArchDaily

In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. But in order to capture the full potential of this material, a plethora of techniques and modifications have evolved with the purpose of adapting and customizing wood’s characteristics to the demands of modern design and construction.

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Tropical Architecture Bureau blends "old-world charm with the modern" for Keralan home

Deezen

Located in the city of Kochi, TropiBox is informed by the architecture of tropical modernism – a style developed in the late 1940s as a blending of European modernism with the vernacular techniques of tropical regions. The photography is by Turtle Arts Photography.

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The New Canon: 5 Standout Techniques that Dominate Contemporary Architectural Photography

Architizer

As architectural tendencies have shifted towards more complex, dynamic and human-centered designs, the techniques and approaches in architectural photography have evolved to match. This technique can make the architecture feel more three-dimensional and dynamic, adding a sense of depth and realism.

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Cultural Lattices: The Architectural Evolution of the Modern Mashrabiya

Architizer

Studies in passive cooling techniques have demonstrated that these kinds of traditional methods can reduce indoor temperatures by as much as 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 15 degrees Celsius), creating more comfortable living conditions without reliance on modern HVAC systems. The patterns of the mashrabiya are not arbitrary.

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