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Versatility and Efficiency in Acoustic Design for Schools, Offices, and Sports Spaces

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Image © Lara Swimmer Balancing functional and aesthetic elements in building design is a crucial but often complex task. This is because a built structure encompasses multiple functions, systems, materials, products, and requirements of all kinds.

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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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Acoustics That Blend Performance with Aesthetics: Why Material Choices Matter

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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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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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WOA designs own studio space using materials that had been "relegated to landfill"

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Indian architecture studio Workers of Art has converted a former storage space into its own plant-filled office , using recycled and repurposed waste materials in almost every aspect of its design. For instance, odd-shaped waste tiles are harmoniously mixed and matched, finding their new home in the powder room.

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2024 AlMusalla Prize given to pavilion design made from local waste materials in Saudi Arabia

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Asif Khan , Lina Ghotmeh , and seven other colleagues from around the Middle East region served as judges for the competition, whose brief asked for a collaborative team to design a Musalla prayer space equal to 1,615 square feet.

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A Warm Approach to Meditation: 5 Houses in Latin America to Find Stillness in Vibrant Spaces

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Image © César Béjar via Archdaily When we think of spaces that foster meditation , our minds often travel either to Japan's Zen gardens, where clean lines and carefully arranged landscaping call for stillness, or to Scandinavia's designs with neutral tones and soft fabrics. Casa Ederlezi contrasting with the surrounding Mountains.

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