ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Image Courtesy of CO-LAB design office In a world grappling with environmental challenges, forward-thinking architects and engineers are increasingly leaning towards more sustainable solutions. Aerial perspective of the Luum Temple under construction, revealing the network of bamboo elements.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new design from BIG made using 3D printing and mycelium additives is being showcase at a manufacturing summit for industry stakeholders in Scandinavia. The firm says it is "aimed at exploring new ways to reduce spatial and material waste through additive manufacturing and bio-based materials."

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Archinect

AUGUST 7, 2023

Researchers from MIT and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have developed a computational technique that makes it easier for a user to quickly design a metamaterial cell from any of those smaller building blocks, and then evaluate the resulting metamaterial’s properties. Going forward, the researchers.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The mold problem reported at Toyo Ito ’s groundbreaking Gaia mass timber structure for Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore appears to have been caused by exposure to rain and condensation, a late update from Global Construction Review said Friday. Ito’s team did not provide a statement regarding the issue.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

The textile, made of a plastic material and silver nanowires, is designed to stay cool in urban settings by taking advantage of a principle known as radiative cooling – the natural process by which objects radiate heat into space. They designed it to block more than half of the radiation from the buildings and the ground.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With the advancement of technologies and construction methods, prefabrication has turned into a symbol of innovation, adaptability, and custom design. With cutting-edge materials and new technologies, prefabrication offers customized and adaptable solutions for modern living.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Image © Erik Melander Innovative materials play a crucial role in shaping the future of architecture. Architects and designers are now more than ever exploring and integrating innovative materials into their projects. As part of our year-in-review, we reflect on the innovative materials that were featured. 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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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A team of researchers led by Achim Menges of the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) and Jan Knippers of the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) at the University of Stuttgart has unveiled a new pavilion made using a novel combination of bio-based materials.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

the restoration retains the central structure while reusing materials from adjacent livestock barns and other extensions. The post reclaimed materials transform 80-year-old farmhouse into japanese mountain retreat appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A garment clad with iridescent wooden sequins is among the projects on display at the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition at Finland's Aalto University , demonstrating innovative applications of cellulose. Helsinki Design Week concluded on Sunday, but the exhibition will remain on display at Aalto University until 3 October.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Courtesy of STACBOND Fundamentally, facade design must blend protection, performance, and visual impact, turning it into a defining architectural feature. The evolution of facades reflects advancements in materials, technology, and design flexibility. Read more »

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Designers including Fernando Laposse , Studio Furthermore and Future Facility will present work exploring materiality and artificial intelligence at a major exhibition curated by Dezeen for ASUS Zenbook during this year's London Design Festival.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it. By focusing on small-scale, mostly residential projects, the office seeks to reveal this hidden narrative of materials and cultivate more awareness and engagement with the structures surrounding us.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Dutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have developed a shoe using just one material – a recyclable thermoplastic that can be knitted, 3D-printed and welded. Parts are welded together, removing the need for glues or other material components.

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2023

A research studio led by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Director of the School of Architecture, Joseph Choma , uses foldable structures to construct a pop-up structure for Google. Much of Choma's work has explored innovative design methods through complex geometric structures, materials, and experimental construction methods.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

While buildings are often designed with longevity and permanence in mind, they interact with changing seasons in profound ways. Winter, with its snow, ice and frozen landscapes, temporarily alters not only the physical appearance of structures but also how we experience them.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2024

British studio Foster + Partners has added a vaulted timber hall to Bodegas Faustino winery in Spain , which features an earthy material palette and overhanging roof. Located in Oyón, the building functions as the 160-year-old estate's visitor centre and was designed to improve the connection between its vineyard and cellars.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This pavilion , designed by architecture firm Semester Studio for a furniture exhibition in Shanghai , was built entirely using materials that were separated and returned to their source after the show. The borrowed materials are carefully arranged to avoid damage, allowing them to be returned to their original use when dismantled."

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Deezen

AUGUST 24, 2024

Tutors and researchers from Northumbria University have filled a derelict manor house, nestled in a curve of the River Coquet in Northumberland , with objects informed by the site's rich history and materiality. Northumbria University faculty has designed products for Brinkburn Priory and Manor.

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

Image © Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. Several questions naturally arise: How do architects navigate the endless possibilities to handpick the elements that will breathe life into their designs?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Architizer’s A+Awards are back, and with the Main Entry Deadline on December 6th , now is your chance to showcase your work to some of the most forward-thinking minds in architecture and design. Each brings a distinct vision that pushes the boundaries of material use, inspiring architects worldwide to rethink and elevate their work.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Norwegian consulting agency Oslotre has completed HasleTre, an office building with a timber structure that was designed to be easily disassembled and reused in the future. The post Oslotre designs timber office in Norway as a demountable "materials bank" appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

Danish architecture studio BIG , alongside faculty at the University of Kansas, has unveiled its design for the mass-timber Makers' KUbe in Kansas, USA. The structure will serve as an educational building for the University of Kansas ( KU ) School of Architecture & Design in Lawrence, Kansas.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Visitors to the Replay event at the Design Museum during London Design Festival were able to participate in a game designed to make use of waste materials gathered from the city's workshops. Replay's simple rules invite participants to take turns placing a block of salvaged material within the sculpture.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Courtesy of VINCENT CALLEBAUT ARCHTECTURES | HospiWood In constantly changing industry of architectural design, the rebirth of organic shapes stands as a testament to the power of design. Many times, organic architecture stands as a testament to what we are able to make in 2024, innovating in structural and material technology.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2024

Named Tor Alva , or White Tower, the building will become the world's "tallest 3D-printed structure" once complete in Mulegns later this year, according to Hansmeyer and Dillenburger. ETH Zurich has commenced the 3D printing process and so far created eight out of 32 structural columns. This saves mass and material."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Brussels-based architecture duo Brasebin-Terrisse have erected a bus shelter made using waste materials as part of this year's Tallinn Architecture Biennale. Read: Measured Architecture designs Shor House to be a "test bed of recycling" Per the competition instructions, Brasebin-Terrisse's design is for a 45-metre-long shelter.

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2024

Living spaces that make a feature of pre-existing beams are the focus of this lookbook , which includes examples of apartments and homes that showcase integral structural elements made from wood and metal. Beams are parts of a building's structure that serve as support for ceilings, roofs and upper floors.

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designboom

OCTOBER 19, 2024

this innovative glaze adapts to various types of stone, creating new colors and structures with each batch. The post recycled sawdust-based glaze by studio peipei reduces raw ceramic materials mining appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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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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Archinect

APRIL 11, 2022

The Department of Defense (DOD) has once again teamed up with construction technology company ICON to produce three residential structures for the Fort Bliss military installation in El Paso. At 5,700 square feet apiece, the DOD says they will represent the largest 3D printed structures in the Americas once construction is completed.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The first of its kind, the Fab Tree Hab is a terrestrial reef and grafted living tree structure. Shared by people and animals, this multispecies habitat combines indigenous tree-grafting techniques with computationally designed cross-laminated timber (CLT) arch scaffolds - removed after tree shaping.

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2024

Texas-based ICON has unveiled Phoenix, a robotic-arm-mounted 3D printer that can create fully-enclosed, multi-storey structures from a low-carbon mixture, at SXSW. According to the company, it can print structures up to 27 feet tall (8.2

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Archinect

APRIL 11, 2022

The University of Virginia (UVA) campus has become the showground for an array of creative structures built from natural materials. Penn State assistant architecture professor Benay Gürsoy Toykoç designed structures made from mycelium blocks. “It is both old-school and new-school,” MacDonald said.

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