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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

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Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials.

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Does AI Correlate Materiality with Contemporary Architecture? An Experiment with Six Building Materials

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A contemporary building immersed in a built environment. This building is made of (material). These AI systems are neural networks with billions of parameters, trained to create images from natural language, using a dataset of text–image pairs. An isometric view with realistic textures. Image via DALL.E Read more »

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The New Stone Age: 12 Contemporary Houses in Latin America and the Diversity of Their Natural Stones

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These materials highlight the varied geology of Latin America and illustrate how local cultures have adapted their construction methods to natural conditions, resulting in unique and meaningful architecture. This is reflected in the various stones used across different regions over the centuries. Read more »

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How Lime Enhances Contemporary Architecture

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Natural House / Ideo arquitectura. the ancient Egyptians used quicklime mixed with water as a building material for their pyramids. Image © Salva López The history of the use of lime in the construction industry dates back thousands of years, spanning cultures and communities worldwide. In fact, around 4000 B.C.,

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The Merits of Greenwashing: Social Stigma around Natural Construction in India

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Image © Akila Venkat & Chakkaravarthy In recent years, India has seen a resurgence of interest in natural building materials , a movement driven by escalating environmental concerns and a growing desire to revive traditional lifestyles. Earth Farmhouse / Studio Verge. Read more »

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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

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Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC).