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Studio Sløyd showcases "through-coloured" wood with 24 Roggbif stools

Deezen

The technique could also extend the longevity of products because it is less noticeable if the wood becomes chipped or dented, while surface marks can be sanded away without the need to refinish the pieces. "The The colour will not disappear no matter how much you work it." The expanded collection saw the duo experiment further.

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

ArchDaily

They employ an ancient technique called “bracket set construction” that requires no nails or metal parts to connect wooden structural elements. Image © John Gollings This article was originally published on Common Edge. Chinese temples have stood for centuries, battered by wind and earthquakes , without a crack or timber out of place.

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Open Design Language in Open-Kitchen Restaurants

ArchDaily

The low-skilled cooking techniques and apparatus employed at branded fast-food restaurants, for example, are presented in full visibility to waiting customers. Compare that to more upmarket establishments that keep the cacophony of a commercial kitchen hidden from view during service, and you start to wonder what else they might be hiding.

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

ArchDaily

Whether looking at a project’s structural beginnings, its high-grade finishes, or thinking more holistically about its entire lifetime, there are huge gains to be made with sustainable substitutes and alternatives to traditional materials and techniques. Read more »

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Building Hope Through Design: Journeyman International's Innovative Approach to Humanitarian Architecture

ArchDaily

Over time, the profession expanded to encompass various types of buildings and audiences, from simple residences to public and commercial structures, and the advancement of technology and construction techniques made it more accessible in terms of costs. Architecture was, and often still is, a symbol of power and prestige.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

Architizer

The innovative development features residential and commercial buildings constructed primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam). Supercell Headquarters by Anttinen Oiva arkkitehdit, Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, Finland. Timber’s popularity stems from several factors.

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10 Facts About Barcelona’s Soon-To-Be-Completed Sagrada Família

Architizer

This technique eliminated the need for traditional buttresses. Traditional techniques remain central to the Sagrada Famlia’s construction. Traditional techniques remain central to the Sagrada Famlia’s construction. Gaud engineered a self-supporting structure using hyperboloid and paraboloid columns.

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