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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. candidate Shashank Gupta from Princeton's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was published in Advanced Materials.

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smart, eco-conscious architecture and décor inspired by nature’s finest materials

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caneplexus blends tradition with modern design, offering sustainable architectural and décor solutions crafted from natural materials. The post smart, eco-conscious architecture and décor inspired by nature’s finest materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Take a look inside this Paula Rego Museum inspired infill home design in Mexico

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The design for Casa Emma was inspired by the space inside Eduardo Souto de Moura 's pyramid design for the Paula Rego Museum in Lisbon. Photo credit: Cesar Bejar Its small 431-square-foot plot restraints necessitated the inclusion of the skylight to resolve both space and ventilation concerns.

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Interiors of Pastry Shops and Bakeries: Design Strategies that Integrate Functions, Users, and Materials

ArchDaily

What design strategies are applied in the contemporary interiors of bakeries and pastry shops? While architecture can serve as inspiration for the design of forms and configurations of edible elements, it also contributes the techniques of descriptive drawing, architectural composition, and staged planning to the culinary language.

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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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Vibrant pavilions by Foster + Partners and NEON utilize recycled everyday materials

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Real estate developer and operator Brookfield Properties has today announced the launch of two pavilions , one designed by Foster + Partners and the other by NEON , as part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA). They were designed as landmarks, inspired by themes of circularity, community, and sustainability.

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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.