ArchDaily

MAY 15, 2024

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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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of VitrA Producing sustainable materials and products demands constant analysis of how we conserve resources and manage waste effectively. Recycled Ceramic Washbasin. This unfolds within a scenario where the environmental impacts of global warming and the climate crisis are becoming increasingly evident. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 14, 2024

From auditoriums to offices, cultural centers, and schools, acoustics in architecture can manifest itself in two ways: as a determining element of a structure's shape and as a material. This situation highlights the importance of selecting the right material that can enhance acoustics while maintaining the coherence of the design.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

© Rungkit Charoenwat architects: Housescape Design Lab Location: Mae Raem, Thailand Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat Area: 50.0 m2 Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 9, 2024

Image © Nelson Kon Concrete blocks are prefabricated materials primarily used for constructing walls. Additionally, there are special units designed for corners or beams with longitudinal reinforcements. How can we creatively incorporate them into our designs? Mipibu House / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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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ArchDaily

MAY 5, 2024

The exhibition also presents the work of “ Design for Freedom ,” a collaborative global movement launched in 2020 at Grace Farms. The initiative aims to change architecture by raising awareness of these issues and helping disrupt forced labor in the construction industry.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2024

Dubbed “Domus Ex Machina,” the event showcased a range of innovations, such as an AI Architect created for home design and construction, a digital library containing over 60 pre-designed home plans, a new eco-friendly building material , and a robotic printed facilitating multi-story construction.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to the publication, two professors from the Univeristy’s College of Design and Engineering confirmed the mold problem was not directly caused by a critical flaw in the materials.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

This pavilion, commissioned by Iceland Design and Architecture, will showcase an innovative approach to creating sustainable building materials from controlled lava flows. architects. Read more »

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While big architectural gestures commonly feature glass and steel, those building with the material hope to show that hemp can be grand in its own right. We were really on this mission to try to find a material that was truly regenerative. building code appendix in 2022.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“We were determined to minimize disruptions of the natural landscape, so our design focused on integration that wouldn’t disturb the surrounding plants and natural geography of the land.”

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ArchDaily

MAY 2, 2024

Image © Alberto Strada for UniFor This year's Milan Design Week brought together designers, architects, producers, and key figures from the design world. Andromeda Collection / LSM for UniFor. Read more »

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Henning Larsen has expanded its Unboxing Carbon initiative with the release of two open-source catalogs detailing the carbon emissions of building materials for architects and designers. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Snøhetta has shared new photos of its completed Beijing City Library design in the Chinese capital. Photo: Yumeng Zhu Snøhetta says this is meant to challenge contemporary thinking on libraries and to disabuse designers (and critics) of the notion that the typology has become largely outmoded in the digital age.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Canopy worked with Enlace to develop a design that accommodates the basic office needs but goes beyond to create an exciting new community space that remains contextual to the neighborhood.

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Archinect

APRIL 15, 2024

As the city of Montreal weighs the future of Roger Taillibert’s iconic 1976 Olympic Stadium design, the group responsible for the custodianship of Olympic Park has announced a new international idea competition to repurpose and reuse surviving components of the existing roof’s demolition after the project commences this summer.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

While most constructions today still opt for traditional pitched or flat roofs, advancements in construction materials and techniques are leading to greater design exploration and layout variations. This has resulted in a rise in green roofs , passive insulation solutions, and more innovative uses of rooftops.

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Archinect

JUNE 6, 2023

The team describes the project’s aesthetic as “directed by streamline automotive design,” with a split-level concept following the hilly topography of the site. Los Angeles-based Arshia Architects has completed RO54, a residential scheme perched on a hilltop in Bel Air.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 24, 2023

© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As it evolves, terrazzo adapts to modern building standards and growing environmental awareness, ensuring its relevance in contemporary architecture and design while expanding sustainable solutions. Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 1, 2024

Image Courtesy of Benetton The evolution of retail design warrants a study of architectural practice in the digital realm. For architects, this liminal space presents a unique canvas, free from the material constraints that have traditionally molded design ideations. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Defined as spaces enclosed by glass or other transparent plastic materials, greenhouses facilitate the growth of vegetables and ornamental plants even during periods of adverse external weather conditions. However, what does designing for plants involve?

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ArchDaily

APRIL 30, 2024

Image Courtesy of the Wood Design & Building Awards The 2024 Wood Design and Building Awards program is now open for submissions, inviting entries from talented architects and designers across North America and around the globe who are setting new standards of excellence in wood architecture. Read more »

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Archinect

JULY 2, 2024

Q: Is there a design ethic? A: I just hate wasting material, time, and energy. When I started developing structures with humble, recycled, reusable material in the middle of the ’80s, no one—including myself—was considering any ecological and environmental problems. I just do not waste anything.

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, concrete has aided architects and engineers in pushing the traditional boundaries of design. Today, it is the most widely used construction material on the planet.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 4, 2024

Courtesy of Cbdesign Furniture made from natural materials is widely valued for its beauty and texture, especially when it comes to wood, bamboo, reed, and rattan. Additionally, their lack of uniformity and strength can compromise consistent quality, while harvesting the raw materials can have negative environmental impacts.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

Emphasizing the efficient use of resources, models around reuse and recycling of components and materials are increasingly being pioneered by global architecture practices. The concept of "design for disassembly" has emerged as an innovative approach especially in the case of building facades. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2024

Image © Iwan Baan When he was invited to design the 21st Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens public park, Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates envisioned a calm space to offer respite and a subtle exploration into the power of sound and music in architecture. Serpentine Pavilion 2022 - Theaster Gates. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2024

Image © Iñaki Bergera In pool design, one big challenge is to make sure that the pool blends in with the rest of the architecture. If it is being designed from scratch, the materials must meet the necessary design criteria, as well as the technical requirements of areas exposed to the elements and in direct contact with water.

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2024

-based architecture firm EHDD , the tool “enables designers to better understand the carbon impacts from primary material choices and building form during site feasibility and massing studies at the beginning of a project planning process,” Autodesk says.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 22, 2024

Image Courtesy of Swatchbox Milan Design Week rarely fails to deliver on compelling showcases of design and innovation. The sample platform founded by architects to provide sustainable sampling methods to the design community launched its thought-provoking showcase at the heart of the Brera Design District in Milan.

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Archinect

MARCH 11, 2024

The competition challenged architects and designers to “distill their design approach into its core components and represent their unique style in a single piece of furniture — the architect's chair.”

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Archinect

MAY 30, 2024

To show only positions designated as "remote" or "remote possible" on the Archinect job board , use this direct link or select "Remote" under the "browse by state/country" region selector. In this role, you will independently manage proposal production including the creation of original writing, custom presentation desig.

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Archinect

MAY 2, 2023

Last night’s Met Gala kicked off the museum’s annual Costume Institute blockbuster exhibition , which features a spotlight on the late iconoclast Karl Lagerfeld designed in tribute by his longtime friend and artistic collaborator Tadao Ando.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

Cortesia de Vibia Flat and polished surfaces tend to evoke feelings of coldness and sterility, while raw, natural materials can create a sense of warmth and connection. Textures can trigger memories and emotions, connecting us to past experiences and the sense of touch.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. Read more »

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