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Architecture Inspired by Permaculture: How to Integrate Its Design Principles Across Diverse Contexts?

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Image © Luc Boegly The concept of permaculture refers to a design system capable of creating sustainable human environments based on an ethic and a series of ecological , environmental , and resilience design principles. Edison Lite Apartment Building / Manuelle Gautrand Architecture.

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Engineers develop bone-inspired concrete for stronger structures

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Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The study introduces a unique design that incorporates cylindrical and elliptical tubes within the cement paste.

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Centre Pompidou media facade inspired by Piano & Rogers' original design concept

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The temporary project highlights different stories from the sports world, along with select artwork from the Centre's collection. It will remain on view until August 11th in sight of artist Raphaël Zarka’s.

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Princeton researchers develop concrete 3D printing method inspired by ancient fish scales

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Taking inspiration from fish scales, the team led by assistant professor Reza Moini claims their design increases resistance to cracking by as much as 63% compared to conventional cast concrete.

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Combeau Arquitectura designs weekend home outside Santiago inspired by its natural context

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The post Combeau Arquitectura designs weekend home outside Santiago inspired by its natural context appeared first on Åvontuura. The program was divided into three buildings to create a “village-like” house to provide multiple and different experiences.

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Snøhetta designs Saudi opera house inspired by traditional Najdi architecture

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Snøhetta has unveiled its design for an opera house in Diriyah, on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Inspired by the surrounding desert landscape, local cultural heritage, and Najdi building traditions, the Royal Diriyah Opera House forms part of a wider master plan to redevelop the historic area.

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Change Architects designs cultural center inspired by its regional topography

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The post Change Architects designs cultural center inspired by its regional topography appeared first on Åvontuura. This project could be regarded as a critical point of the local natural environment and urban domestic life.