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Concrete structures absorb 14% of cement’s carbon footprint, Japanese researchers find

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Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Nagoya University have found that concrete structures in Japan capture and store approximately 14% of the carbon dioxide emissions released during cement production. Related on Archinect: Princeton researchers develop concrete 3D printing method inspired by ancient fish scales. Image cr.

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Building Among the Branches: A Showcase of Contemporary Treehouse Architecture

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Image Marco Lavit Nicora Despite their whimsical appearance, treehouses offer a unique platform for structural innovations and design explorations. This sensitivity to the environment is reflected not only in the structural design but also in the careful selection of materials. ORIGIN Tree House by Atelier LAVIT.

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No Skeletons in the Closet: 7 Buildings Proudly Exposing Their Structures

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From timber grids to soaring steel trusses, the way a building holds itself up has long been hidden beneath layers of cladding and finishes. But nowadays, structure is stepping into the spotlight much more often. Without further ado, let’s see how architects are letting their buildings stand tall, bare-boned and proud.

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How Should Historic Buildings in the United States Address Energy Efficiency Mandates?

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Image Maxwell MacKenzie The United States is a country with an extensive history, its buildings holding onto legacies from later times. For their cultural significance, these structures are greatly celebrated and protected, however, they are also exempt from certain energy efficiency mandates.

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MATER APARTMENT BUILDING LUGANO by Davide Macullo Architects

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Rather than a conventional residential block, the building’s form is dynamic—light, vertical, and fluid—interacting with the surrounding cityscape in a way that feels natural yet unexpected. From Via Luigi Taddei, its slender volume gives an impression of permeability rather than mass.

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Stuttgart researchers explore 3D-printed mycelium structures

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” Image credit: Gomaa, Karazi, Chau, ITECH University of Stuttgart, 2023 Image credit: Gomaa, Karazi, Chau, ITECH University of Stuttgart, 2023 The research’s primary objective was to allow more comprehensive design practices that exploit mycelium’s potential as a building material.

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"A Building Can Happen Intuitively After the Drawing Has Emerged:" Steven Holl On His Watercolors Exhibition in Berlin

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The show, which can be visited until May 4th, is accompanied by a catalog that states, "The work of internationally renowned US architect Steven Holl is distinguished not only by his extraordinary buildings, with a focus on cultural and public structures such as museums, art centers, concert halls, libraries and universities worldwide, but also by (..)

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