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World Architecture Day 2024 theme encourages young architects to drive forward-thinking, sustainable urban development

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The International Union of Architects this week revealed the theme for this year’s World Architecture Day. Held annually on the first Monday of October since its creation in 1985, the day occurs parallel to the United Nations ’ World Habitat Day, aligning the architecture community’s efforts with global urban development goals. This year’s World Habitat Day theme is “Engaging youth to create a better urban future,” which closely relates to the World Architectu

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HASSELL reveals 3D printed earth building design in tanzania’s hope village

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instead of a solid barrier, the walls feature a complex pattern of interwoven layers for increased ventilation and natural light. The post HASSELL reveals 3D printed earth building design in tanzania’s hope village appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eight offbeat red-and-green home interiors that prove opposites attract

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Interior designers are finding interesting ways to pair red and green – a combination more typically associated with Christmas – to create quirky colour -block interiors. This lookbook brings together recent examples of how it can be done. Set on opposite sides of the colour wheel, red and green are inherently compatible, each helping to offset the other.

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uncovering greece’s nature-filled architecture and local crafts with the greek foundation

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in its latest publication, the greek foundation traces narratives ranging from eco-friendly buildings and plant-filled homes to the crafts of handmade objects. The post uncovering greece’s nature-filled architecture and local crafts with the greek foundation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Revolutionize Concrete Durability with Kryton’s Integral Waterproofing Solutions

Kryton International leads the way in integral waterproofing solutions for concrete, helping architects, engineers, and developers protect their projects from moisture-related damage. With Kryton's Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) technology, concrete becomes inherently waterproof, extending the lifespan of structures while minimizing maintenance. This proven technology is trusted worldwide for its ability to self-seal micro-cracks, protect against water ingress, and withstand harsh conditions.

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CO Adaptive overhauls Queens home to meet Passive House standards

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Brooklyn studio CO Adaptive has retrofitted a terraced house in Queens , New York to meet Passive House energy efficiency standards. The 1,152-square-foot (107-square-metre) brick townhouse was originally built in 1945 and has undergone a considered "deconstruction" process during its recent renovation. Throughout the home, CO Adaptive removed perimeter flooring to install a membrane, then replaced it with reclaimed boards at an angle Rather than throwing out the contents of the existing structu

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Orange floors create "golden afterglow" in Aranya fashion store by Say Architects

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Chinese studio Say Architects has designed a concept store for fashion brand Nice Rice in the seaside resort of Aranya , featuring bright-orange tiles and furniture intended to evoke the colour of a sunset. Having previously designed stores for Nice Rice in Shenzhen, Chengdu and Shanghai, Say Architects conceived the interior as a response to the store's setting near the port city of Qinhuangdao , also known as the Aranya Gold Coast.

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Cecret Lake

Brandon Donnelly

It is Neat B’s birthday this weekend and we are hanging out in Utah. Today, we hiked up to Cecret Lake , which is accessible from the Alta Ski Area in Albion Basin. Alta is a ski-only resort, so hiking is the only way that my kind — snowboarders — gets to see this area. The basin is known for its beautiful wildflowers and it didn’t disappoint.

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Fifteen architecture projects by students at Bartlett School of Architecture

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Dezeen School Shows: a project which proposes using clay waste from projects like HS2 towards 3D-printed and ceramic architecture is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Bartlett School of Architecture. Also featured is a library intended to assist with learning languages and a stadium which draws on Japanese principles of timber construction.

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10 workplace designs we liked this week

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In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Working Spaces. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles!

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Overcoming Challenges in Specification Writing for Architecture

This ebook is a helpful guide for architects & specification writers, focusing on the crucial role specifications play in building design. It dives into different types, relevant regulations, & best practices to keep in mind. You’ll find practical tips.

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Fifteen architecture projects by students at The Bartlett School of Architecture

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Dezeen School Shows: a project which proposes using clay waste from projects like HS2 towards 3D-printed and ceramic architecture is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at The Bartlett School of Architecture. Also featured is a library intended to assist with learning languages and a stadium which draws on Japanese principles of timber construction.

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clustered ‘whistling wind’ cabins by akb architects perch atop tiny canadian island

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sited along canada's extreme and scenic coast, these 'whistling wind island' cabins are only accessible by boat. The post clustered ‘whistling wind’ cabins by akb architects perch atop tiny canadian island appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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