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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

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These early portable structures were primarily supported by wooden frames and were used by various ancient civilizations, including the Bedouins in the Arabian Peninsula and the Native American tribes in North America. Read more »

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Exterior finishes of Gehry's Warner Bros. Second Century expansion nearly complete

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Just north of the SR-134 Freeway in Burbank, vertical construction is all but finished for the Warner Bros. Second Century expansion, and exterior finishes are climbing the hulking concrete buildings. Now, as seen through new photos, the exterior finishes of the Warner Bros.

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Japanese construction startup 3D prints affordable egg-shaped dwelling in under 24 hours

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It was constructed in the city of Komaki in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture and measures 107.6 The painting of the structure’s exterior reportedly took most of the time. The home, which won NASA ’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge in 2015, was designed by Japanese architect Masayuki Sono. square feet across.

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Tennessee Titans pick construction team for new Nashville NFL stadium

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NFL franchise Tennessee Titans has announced that Tennessee Builders Alliance (TBA) will serve as the Construction Manager at Risk on its new stadium project. TBA consists of Nashville -based ICF Builders, Polk & Associates, Turner Construction Company , and AECOM Hunt. The structure will span 1.7

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Calatrava’s completed St Nicholas Church at 9/11 site features a translucent stone exterior that appears to ‘glow by the light of 10,000 candles’ at night

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The church’s dome features 40 windows and 40 ‘ribs’ to echo the 40 ribs of Saint Nicholas, visible from both the interior and exterior. Image © Alan Karchmer for Santiago Calatrava Calatrava’s church is steeped in symbolism, largely influenced by Byzantine architecture.

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

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Image © Roland Halbe When delving into the envelope of construction and examining how the interior relates to the exterior, the concept of greenhouses emerges as an opportunity to cultivate life indoors, whether dependent on external factors or not. Glass House / Max Núñez. However, what does designing for plants involve? Read more »

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This mass timber sauna in Finland appears as a natural extension of its rocky surroundings

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Called Kivi Sauna, the structure was designed by Helsinki -based design and architecture studio Sotamaa. Image courtesy of Sotamaa The sauna was constructed with mass timber , specifically Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) sourced from Finnish forests. Between these layers lies a sturdy timber frame.

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