ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Over the years, Ecuadorian architecture has developed its own identity, successfully adapting to these diverse settings. Various construction techniques have been implemented, relying on locally sourced materials to create spaces and shelters in complete harmony with the landscape.

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Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2023

Researchers at MIT have developed a lightweight architected material inspired by the cellular structures found in natural materials such as honeycombs and bones. The structures are described as "steel cork" by Gershenfeld due to their lightweight nature combined with high strength and stiffness.

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Archinect

JANUARY 30, 2024

News is circulating about a novel method for 3D printing liquid metals that was developed by researchers working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Self-Assembly Lab. Image credit: MIT Self-Assembly Lab The hope now is to refine the technique to allow for more consistent and higher-resolution prints.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Using a technique called 'impact printing,' the team demonstrated a mixture of excavated materials, silt, and clay that was less dependent on additives for its structural strength due to the high-velocity deposition process. The tool was then integrated with a high-payload Gantry system within the ETH's Robotic Fabrication Laboratory.

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Archinect

JANUARY 13, 2023

This foundational studio focused on giving students with no previous architecture backgrounds an opportunity to gain "experience to foundational design concepts, disciplinary knowledge, and techniques for thinking about and developing fundamental architectural principles."

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Architect and Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang has been unveiled as the winner of the 2022 ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In its 23rd year, the ULI Prize awards individuals $100,000 for their contributions to community building globally and exhibiting excellence in the land use and development field.

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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.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Norway-based Studio Sløyd has developed a process for dyeing entire blocks of wood and used it to produce 24 playful multi-coloured stools. The Roggbif stools feature a range of joinery techniques Ødegaard first started developing the technique while studying for his masters at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma has developed a robot that can build three-dimensional volumes out of wool. The project was made possible with the help of robotics company TFT , which worked with Meindertsma to develop a custom robot arm. It's a technique you can use with any European wool," the designer told Dezeen.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 16, 2024

Despite the film being set in the 1960s, the housing development depicted was a recent construction. Guy Wenborne The opening scenes of the award-winning Brazilian film " City of God " (2002) portray a newly constructed housing complex situated on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Their vision in developing academic courses that champion the material and create stimulating learning environments through which students can learn sustainable design skills that apply to a range of different project types was recognized as both effective and nurturing of the next generation of architects.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature. The innovative development features residential and commercial buildings constructed primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam). In Finland, forests cover approximately 75% of the land area.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Courtesy of NEOM NEOM has just introduced “ Siranna ,” a new tourism destination within the new sustainable regional development evolving in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Prioritizing minimal intervention in nature, Siranna’s development utilizes specific techniques to preserve the local landscape.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2025

Developer FG Empreendimentos has announced a60-storey skyscraper is nearing completion in the Brazilian city of Balnerio Cambori , making it the country's fourth tallest building upon completion. This includes a "beamless" technique.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Understanding the behavior of different materials and their key construction properties, architects and other professionals in the field are increasingly turning to bamboo, aiming to develop strategies and techniques that enable its use in both the structures of their projects and the various components of spaces. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Image © Walter Dias Being one of the first construction methods developed by humans, earth has proven its resilience and durability over time. Discreet House / Jirau Arquitetura.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 11, 2024

With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques. Here are some examples of iconic projects developed by his office in recent decades. Read more »

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designboom

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

structural repairs and traditional restoration techniques preserve the original character. The post restored kaimakli residence in cyprus develops around two internal courtyards appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 30, 2024

The project has been recognized as the winner of the Gold Prize of Holcim Awards 2023 for the Middle East and Africa commended for the profound local impact and the resourceful approach to construction techniques. Read more »

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The annual celebration of design for the private sphere includes designs for client and use type; from stylish single-family homes to supportive housing developments, and more. The entries were judged based on a criterion that includes quality of design, resolution of the program or idea, innovation, thoughtfulness and technique.

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Deezen

MARCH 19, 2025

Materials such as sweet wrappers and coconut fibre are used to create a series of lighting and furniture The 11 pieces in the collection all use unexpected materials and techniques which, according to Schiavo, is a core principle of their design practice.

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Archinect

MARCH 9, 2022

In the past year, families have moved into 257 affordable housing units in complexes built to the standard, and about 6,000 additional units are now in various stages of development. million (or $4,000 per unit) to eight separate multifamily developments from Gloucester to Boston. Photo by Aaron Leitz.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 20, 2023

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

New York City-based, interdisciplinary studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has an exciting collection of openings: a Director of Marketing & Business Development with 12+ years of experience in an architecture or design practice; a Junior Designer with Strong Animation Skills , proficient in 3D modeling and visualization techniques across software (..)

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Deezen

JUNE 14, 2024

Leather upholstery techniques are showcased in the exhibition Graversen, who is also the grandson of brand founder Andreas Graversen, wanted the exhibition to highlight how this culture of craft is at the heart of Fredericia's approach. Metal trolleys create multi-level displays, while larger models are raised up on trestles.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Kajsa Willner has developed a technique called craft punk. Photo by David Mller Other designers exploring a fabric-first approach include Malm-based Kajsa Willner , who has developed a technique she calls "craft punk". It led Willner to develop a process for creating objects from small pieces of scrap wood.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Whether looking at a project’s structural beginnings, its high-grade finishes, or thinking more holistically about its entire lifetime, there are huge gains to be made with sustainable substitutes and alternatives to traditional materials and techniques. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2023

Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place. These techniques were developed by populations in a broader historical context based on available resources. Read more »

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Its later popularization led to the introduction of insulation between both faces, a system that is widely recognized and used today and has laid the foundations for further developments in this field. Read more »

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designboom

DECEMBER 1, 2024

the house takes advantage of natural ventilation and passive cooling techniques, reducing the need for air conditioning. The post residence by OKDO doubles as green focal point in artificially developed japanese area appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2024

” The organizers also noted Kéré’s development of innovative construction strategies that “combine traditional building techniques and materials with modern construction methods.”

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Based in San Pedro Sula , Honduras , her projects draw from local heritage techniques to address the needs of hot, humid tropical environments. Stassano has developed her expertise through over 30 years of hands-on research, culminating in a bioclimatic architecture guide that outlines her methods for construction in this region.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From captivating illustrations during the design development phase to murals and artistic pieces that form an integral part of spatial conception , art plays an essential role in architectural production and society. It fuses multiple influences from various contexts, including architectural work. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 14, 2023

Using data derived from 100 years of hurricane monitoring, infused with modern AI techniques , the researchers suggest that simulating the trajectory and wind speeds of storms can help develop improved guidelines for the design of buildings in hurricane-prone regions.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

metres in width and 22 metres in length, the project by LLDS Architects aims to showcase how narrow urban plots can be developed into compact houses. Slotted into the site of a former car park measuring 4.6 The outcomes are familiar and yet highly unusual textures and finishes."

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Community Productive Development Center Las Tejedoras / Natura Futura Arquitectura + Juan Carlos Bamba. Discussions around decolonization , the preservation of traditional building techniques , and the integration of local narratives into design continued to gain momentum.

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