Dwell

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling, and a motorized roof hatch to the deck. A protective wood shutter neatly slides into the stone, revealing a glass panel pocket door. Have one to share? Post it here. Upon arrival only one opening is visible.

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Inspiration Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 128

Deezen

JULY 27, 2024

Read: Baobab tree grows through curving cafe in Thailand by IDIN Architects Inside, the arched concrete walls are lit by slender LED lights that emphasise their shape, while arched windows provide views of the exterior.

Architect 128

Architect Civil Engineering Concept Engineering 128

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

US architecture studio GBBN preserved and expanded a 19th-century home in Erie, Pennsylvania into an educational facility with a glass bridge connection and metal-clad, barn-like structure. A glass bridge is included in the design. The building wraps around an exterior courtyard. A thin swooping roofline tops the bridge.

Education 98

Education Civil Engineering Glass Engineering 98

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Glass, steel, and wood are the predominate materials, lending simplicity to the design and allowing the buildings to blend into the landscape as they patina over time. The buildings are light structures that blur the boundaries between the interior and exterior. Black terra-cotta tile lays ground to a transportive, rustic interior.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 52

Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Along this, gates lead into the complex and into glass-fronted retail and restaurant components. This enabled every unit to get the maximum allowable amount of light while serving to unify the exterior envelop in an overarching pattern; this pattern in turn contrasts against the changing levels of opacity and materiality in the facade."

Roofing 131

Roofing Interior Building Civil Engineering 131

Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

The material palette for the guesthouse mimics that of the main residence – Douglas fir , cedar , steel and glass. Large sliding glass doors pocket into the walls on two sides, opening the space and immersing visitors in the sights, smells and sounds of the island," the team said.

Nature 144

Nature Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 144

Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2022

Non-combustible materials form the exterior of a cabin near Lake Tahoe that was designed by US studio Faulkner Architects to serve as a "base camp" for an active family. Exterior walls consist of concrete and 16-gauge weathering steel – materials that are known for being non-combustible and could help the building survive a wildfire.

Housing 145

Housing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

A large central staircase with open teak treads, a glass railing and a powder-coated aluminium bookcase wall connects all three levels. Sliding glass walls dissolve the transition between interior and exterior Disappearing sliding glass walls dissolve the transition between interior and exterior.

Housing 98

Housing Civil Engineering Glass Contractor 98

Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A metal roof and glass facade contrast the brick station. Photo is by Aogvision These underground waiting halls havemetal roofs equipped with solar panels that power the station, contrasting the brick exterior of the old station front. Skylights and glass curtain walls light up the interior.

Consulting 132

Consulting Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering 132

Deezen

APRIL 14, 2024

New York architecture studio HGX Design has created a linear, glass-fronted home in the Hudson Valley informed by the "individual notes of a music composition". Floor-to-ceiling windows line the majority of the exterior, with the remainder clad in a vertical cedar siding.

Housing 116

Housing Civil Engineering Consulting Design 116

aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Photo © Zhu Runzi The glass curtain wall of the atrium creates complex layers between inside and outside, the hidden wall washer lighting enhances the comfortable and natural ambience of the space blurs the boundary of indoor-outdoor.

Civil Engineering 72

Civil Engineering Architect Zoning Engineering 72

Deezen

MARCH 19, 2024

With exterior design elements that evoke the essence of the Michigan forests and interior elements that facilitate the interactions and atmosphere students requested, the new student centre provides a central heart that physically and visually connects the campus."

Building 124

Building Students Civil Engineering Design 124

Deezen

APRIL 6, 2022

Patinated brass panels and extra-clear glass form the facades of a weekend dwelling designed by Woods + Dangaran for a boulder-strewn site in southern California. Metal trellises extend outward from the glass enclosure, offering shade and producing an interesting play of light and shadow. Soils engineer: Landmark Consultants.

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Site Housing Civil Engineering Glass 111

Deezen

JULY 26, 2023

Bird-friendly glass was used in the renovation The recent renovation and expansion was prompted by a desire to update and expand the museum's offerings, which included moving the insectarium to the aquarium building. The new exterior facade possesses translucent and iridescent qualities," said EDR.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Renovation Glass Engineering 98

Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

To respect the cemetery's existing "monumental ensemble" and reference American memorial architecture, the studio created a concrete and glass form that would "claim its own space while blending into the greater whole". Project credits: Architect: Kaan Architecten Landscape designer: Karres + Brands landschapsarchitecten B.V.,

Civil Engineering 133

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 133

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

Exterior walls are clad in vertical cedar siding, which is paired with local grey stone that mimics the area's rock formations. In some areas, stretches of glass are covered with wooden screens. The western wall is a vast expanse of glass that provides views of the ski resort and surrounding mountains.

Home 111

Home Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 111

Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

The studio landed on pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) from Nucor in order to create structures spacious enough for athletic activity that could be fabricated off-site. The PEMBs consist of the structure and an exterior, which consists of insulated rib metal panels. Large glass windows open up to the exterior athletic fields.

Engineering 111

Engineering Engineering Structure Architect 111

Deezen

JUNE 9, 2023

The exterior is hard and protective, while in the interior courtyard, an abundance of light highlights its transparency and glazed openings." Part of the building is elevated on thick pilotis Facades consist of greenish glass and a tan-hued, pleated screen made of glass-fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC).

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Information Building Civil Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

APRIL 18, 2022

White siding and a curvy aluminium screen make up the exterior of a residential building in Los Angeles designed by American firm Brooks + Scarpa. Distinct perforated-aluminium screens undulate on the exterior. Balconies, open-air walkways and stretches of glass are found on the exterior. Civil engineer: Barbara Hall.

Civil Engineering 111

Civil Engineering Exterior Engineering Engineering 111

Deezen

JULY 11, 2023

Hutton designed the facades using local limestone, arranged in bands For added protection from both wind and wildfire , the facility is made of concrete and clad in durable and noncombustible exterior materials such as limestone and glass. Flanking this central zone is the garage on one side, and a large gathering space on the other.

Civil Engineering 111

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Consulting 111

Deezen

MAY 22, 2023

A steel frame holds two fully retracting, floor-to-ceiling glass panel walls that turn the living and dining rooms into a breezeway through the house from the north to the south, bringing in sunlight and cross ventilation off the adjacent pool.

Housing 111

Housing Building Civil Engineering Structural Engineering 111

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

The central pathway is marked by small gathering spaces that trail into the building, creating a "living room" that bridges interior and exterior zones. "A As mandated by the client for economy, the entire building is concrete rather than glass like other local office buildings. The entire building is concrete rather than glass.

Civil Engineering 105

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 105

Deezen

MAY 9, 2023

Its exterior is a mixture of glass and steel support structures that out extend from I beams in the internal plates, across the facade and down to isolators below ground level. It has a glass facade wrapped in plaster-clad steel "It's probably the safest building around and its lifecycle, in our terms, is eternal," Moss told Dezeen. "If

Civil Engineering 142

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Structure 142

aasarchitecture

JULY 7, 2023

Strategically placed windows, purposeful exterior circulation and units that wrap the outer-most edges, orient the 67 low-income apartments to social spaces that are spatially apart, yet visually connected to each other thru the social spaces at the center of the complex of buildings. acres) 67 units = 37 units/acre Total Cost: $28.4

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Landscape Exterior Engineering 59

Architizer

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The exterior is clad in oxidized corrugated and perforated steel and Siberian larch. The interior maintains this simple palette with steel, glass, and concrete. Perforated steel siding adds texture and provides the covered porches with privacy and protection. Material elements are minimal. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects.

Architect 98

Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 98

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

A glass vestibule cantilevers over the main public entry. The addition has an angled corner that cantilevers over the main public entry forming a plaza with a glass vestibule and angled structural columns that frame views toward the historic crane shed. MEP engineers + lighting: Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

Civil Engineering 111

Civil Engineering Renovation Engineering Engineering 111

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The centre's flared form was clad in a metal curtain wall, rendered in a light colour to reflect the mid-century buildings, while the faces of each protrusion feature floor-to-ceiling glass trimmed with timber.

Consulting 132

Consulting Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Residential 132

SW Oregon Architect

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I’m probably wearing my rose-colored glasses as I look back, but I’m pretty sure life was simpler and the world a little less complex and hurried when I started in architecture than it is today. Back in the day, we didn’t detail our exterior wall assemblies as rainscreens, and our weather barriers were often simply “building paper.”

Civil Engineering 207

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Sustainability 207

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The upper floors, which step forward and back, are detailed in plaster and glass and "appear to float", the team said. Floor-to-ceiling glass provides views of the city. Floor-to-ceiling glass provides immersive views of the city to the north and a rear garden to the south. Structural engineering: Holmes Structures.

Architect 111

Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 111

e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2022

A family home unites the demands of an extensive program with hierarchy, plasticity, natural light, views, blurring of interior/exterior space and a unique connection to the natural landscape. Civil Engineer: Coterra Engineering. Structural Engineer: RSE Associates. Mechanical Engineer: Franklin Engineering.

Home 94

Home Civil Engineering Utilities Engineering 94

Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The writer's studio and guesthouse are tucked into the woods "Working in concert with the landscape, this dynamic quality further through the building's charred Shou Sugi Ban exterior, tugged and carved to create overhangs and openings." Just west of the home's centre point, the building extends over a lowland creek.

Structure 126

Structure Architect Civil Engineering Clients 126

Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

Large stretches of glass bring in daylight and create a welcoming appearance. Within the facility the architects carved out openings "Metal and glass additions complement the original limestone building, and create a tuned coherence between old and new," the studio added.

Consulting 134

Consulting Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 134

Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The second building, Geffen Hall, has gradient shades of glass across the facade. Both buildings have facades primarily of glass and were constructed with what the studio called a "layer-cake design". A colour gradient in the glass stretches across each layer. Structural Engineer, Exterior Envelope and Façade Consultant: Arup.

Building 98

Building Consulting Masterplanning Students 98

Deezen

JUNE 21, 2023

The materials are durable and designed to weather over time Above the smooth concrete base, both interior and exterior walls are clad in a cold-rolled steel panel rain screen and the edge details reveal the thinness of the panels. Exposed stainless steel fasteners created a delicate pattern across the dark metal. Cabinetry: Xylem, Inc.

Roofing 93

Roofing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 93

aasarchitecture

MARCH 26, 2024

The exterior of the hotel is expressed through board formed concrete, metal panels, large expanses of glass, and glimpses of the wood ceilings inside. Structural elements are evident and highlighted to enhance the sense of enclosure and warmth inside the lodge.

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Consulting 59

Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2023

Inside, the floorplans consist of open central spaces with smaller, more private rooms lining the exterior walls with large atrium spaces occupying the space around the staircases at either end of the building. At points, long panes of glass also stretch from the floor of the ground floor up to the second storey. MEP engineer: CMTA.

Building 98

Building Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 98

aasarchitecture

MAY 2, 2024

Working in concert with the landscape, this dynamic quality further through the building’s charred shou sugi ban exterior, tugged and carved to create overhangs and openings. The wood exterior wraps into the interior as light Atlantic cedar, which then dissolves into subtle plaster and floor-to-ceiling glass.

Architect 59

Architect Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 59