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article 25 builds a school in niger using locally sourced laterite stone

designboom

the design prioritizes the use of local materials and adapting vernacular techniques to respond to the challenging climatic conditions. The post article 25 builds a school in niger using locally sourced laterite stone appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Is Mass Timber the Key Element in a Low Carbon Future?

ArchDaily

Image © John Gollings This article was originally published on Common Edge. They employ an ancient technique called “bracket set construction” that requires no nails or metal parts to connect wooden structural elements. Bunjil Place / fjmt.

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5 Art Movements that Influenced Architecture

ArchDaily

From the elaboration of the Baroque movement to the geometric framework of modernism, architects found inspiration from stylistic approaches, techniques, and concepts of historic art movements, and translated them into large-scale habitable structures.

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Perforated Architecture: 20 Projects that Bring Back the Historic Musharrabiya

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Each part of the world has defined its own architectural techniques based on its unique climatic conditions. However, environmental concerns in the 21st century provoked new techniques, implementing solutions to preserve natural resources and provide thermal comfort. Read more »

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From Thin Veils to Thick Barriers: Exploring Different Widths in Architectural Envelopes

ArchDaily

This article seeks to explore this diversity of thicknesses in architecture, from simple materials to complex construction techniques, highlighting how this variation not only provides protection but also influences our perception and interaction with the built environment.

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Timeless Vernacular Wisdom for Tomorrow's Cold-Climate Buildings

ArchDaily

In this article, we have already covered traditional passive cooling techniques , such as Persian wind towers and Arab mashrabiya. These methods demonstrate how to conserve heat with minimal energy, offering valuable insights for modern buildings, promoting energy efficiency, and environmental harmony.

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Thatched Roofs: History, Performance and Possibilities in Architecture

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This is an extremely traditional and historic building technique, but which is rarely attributed to contemporary buildings. In this article we will rescue some of the history of this natural material, its constructive characteristics and some examples of use. Read more ».

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