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Let Light in: 17 Projects Using Polycarbonate

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Thanks to its strength, lightness, and easy installation, polycarbonate is fast becoming our generation's everyman material. Used to let light in with its translucent properties, buildings built with polycarbonate can appear permeable by day and glow from within by night. Its inherently prefab -nature makes it a strong contender in both small and large projects.

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StudioAC plays with gabled forms for an ‘unapologetically contemporary’ Toronto home

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Toronto-based Studio AC has offered a look inside their “unapologetically” residential scheme in the Canadian city. The three-story home reads as a series of stacked boxes from the outside with echoes of traditional residential forms. Image credit: Doublespace Photography Image credit: Doublespace Photography At the base of the scheme, an otherwise contemporary rectilinear massing holds a gable-shaped opening while, above, the scheme is crowned by a gabled roof form.

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TBS School in Barcelona / Batleiroig

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Completed in 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Images by Oriol Gómez. The TBS school is located in the innovation district of 22@, prepared to accommodate more than 1,100 students. It is a terraced building with a.

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A Cambridge University research paper explores the challenges faced by architectural design practitioners in embracing inclusive design

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New research produced by the University of Cambridge has identified key strategies to better effect a widespread implementation of inclusive design beyond its current status as a nascent set of concepts that have yet to be fully adopted by practitioners in almost every sector. The paper’s lead investigators, Dr. Matteo Zallio and Professor P John Clarkson, surveyed a total of 114 different practitioners of architecture to produce an assessment of the current perceptions and challenges inhe

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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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Hoji Gangneung Houses / aoa architects

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© Hyosook Chin architects: aoa architects Location: Sinwang-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Hyosook Chin Photographs: Area: 383.

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"Warehouse within a Warehouse" Media Center / Ray&Emilio Studio

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© Zhou Fang architects: Ray&Emilio Studio Location: Feng Huang Shan Jiao Lu, Shang Cheng Qu, Hang Zhou Shi, Zhe Jiang Sheng, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Zhou Fang Area: 600.

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Explore images of Shubin Donaldson’s completed restoration of Richard Neutra’s Mariners Medical Arts building in Orange County

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An overlooked design from one of Southern California’s most respected midcentury designers, Richard Neutra ’s Mariners Medical Arts building in Newport Beach, California, was restored thanks to Los Angeles-based ShubinDonaldson. The project for client Burnham-Ward Properties sought to bring the three-pavilion design as close to its original appearance as possible.

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Tonal Terrace / Bradley Van Der Straeten

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© French + Tye architects: Bradley Van Der Straeten Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom Project Year: 2021 Photographs: French + Tye Read more »

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Thornton Tomasetti CEO and co-founder of Charlie Thornton passes away at 83

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Charlie Thornton, the well-admired structural engineer, co-founder and CEO of Thornton Tomasetti , passed away in early December at the age of 83, according to his firm. The Bronx-born Thornton began his career in the New York offices of Lev Zetlin Associates before pursuing a new venture with Richard Tomasetti after 1977. What followed was a long and decorated career in building, with the world’s first supertall designs — Malaysia’s Petronas Towers and the Taipei 101 in Taiwan

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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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NAMSAMH House / TIUM Architects

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© Lee Hanul architects: TIUM Architects Location: Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Lee Hanul Area: 136.

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An animated high-rise reminisces about its life in the city in "The Secret Diary of a High Rise"

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A new animated short film titled The Secret Diary of a High Rise by UK-based animator and artist Stephen Ong uniquely depicts the life of a high-rise building told from the perspective of the building itself. We follow the experience of the high-rise via its narration, by Sasha Goguel, as it reminisces about its life in the city, including an early romantic love affair with another high-rise and the growth and transformation it experiences as years pass.

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Summerhouse V / Playa Architects

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© Tuomas Uusheimo architects: Playa Architects Location: 52550 Hirvensalmi, Finland Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Tuomas Uusheimo Area: 71.

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Former Lakers favorite Rick Fox now has carbon-neutral concrete company aimed at building change

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His pitch is pretty straightforward. In a world where companies—including construction companies and their clients—are trying to gloss their climate credentials, and where countries have made commitments to hit carbon reduction targets, why wouldn’t you shift wholesale to carbon-neutral concrete? The answer, Fox says, is simply inertia.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Tasting Room for Master Blenders / Elluin Duolé Gillon architecture

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© Ivan Mathie architects: Elluin Duolé Gillon architecture Location: Cognac, France Project Year: 2019 Photographs: Ivan Mathie Area: 610.

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Westlake University by HENN

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Established in 2018, Westlake University is a new type of research university, a first in the history of modern China, funded through the Westlake Education Foundation. Located in a vast area in the west of Hangzhou, it houses state of the art academic facilities, laboratories, offices, sports facilities, canteens, and housing for an international body of students and faculty.

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clicks’ keyboard for iPhone brings back tactile typing à la blackberry

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clicks’ blackberry-looking keyboard for iphone is set to have its physical debut at CES 2024, where users can test it out. The post clicks’ keyboard for iPhone brings back tactile typing à la blackberry appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The CUBE by HENN

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HENN has developed the concept design for the world's first building made of carbon concrete, the CUBE. The 243-m2 experimental building combines a laboratory and event rooms, and sets an example of architectural and structural innovation at the Technical University of Dresden (a German "University of Excellence"). Reinforced concrete is the world's most used building material, but its production is resource-intensive and polluting.

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Architectural Visualization Trends and the Rise of AI

A new industry study conducted by Architizer on behalf of Chaos Enscape surveyed 2,139 design professionals to understand the state of architectural visualization and what to expect in the near future. We asked: How are visualizations produced in your firm? What impact does real-time rendering have? What approach are you taking toward the rise of AI?

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Foster + Partners reveals Techo International Airport with gridded "tree-canopy" roof

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British studio Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, Cambodia , which has commenced construction 20 kilometres south of the city centre. Drawing from the local vernacular and its tropical climate setting, the design by Foster + Partners will consist of a new airport city and a terminal building with a grid-shell roof that was designed to resemble a tree canopy.

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Signal Hill by Bates Masi + Architects

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In the mid 17th century early settlers of Montauk, New York established what is now the oldest working cattle ranch in America. Other ranches later emerged nearby and many remain but some have succumbed to residential subdivision. Their remnants survive today in the form of horse stables, barns, and workers’ cottages. One such cottage, a late addition built in the mid 20th century, sat near the top of a hill with almost 360º views of the nearby lake, ocean, sound, and nature preserves

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TVK designs limestone buildings for "first zero-carbon district" in Paris

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French architecture practice TVK has completed a neighbourhood in Paris made up of limestone buildings surrounding a garden and designed as a sustainable development that aims to increase biodiversity. Located on a triangular site in Paris's 19th arrondissement, the project is "the capital's first zero-carbon district", according to TVK. Named Îlot Fertile , which translates to "fertile island" in French, it contains apartments , a youth hostel , student residences , a hotel , offices , restaura

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Continental Headquarters by HENN

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As the eastern gateway to the city of Hanover, the new headquarters of Continental AG designed by HENN consolidates several functions previously spread across the city in a single location. Its dynamic design reflects the company’s evolution from a pure tire manufacturer to an innovative technology group in the German automotive industry. This project makes Continental benefit from a campus-like development formed by interlinked free-standing buildings embedded in an urban environment that

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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Cutwork designs modular housing to be used for long-term living or emergency shelter

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Architecture studio Cutwork has developed a concept for low-cost , modular housing that could be reconfigured to facilitate twice as many people during a crisis. The experimental architecture and design studio believes its ReHome concept could address the increasing demand for affordable housing around the world. Rather than building emergency shelters to house people affected by conflict or natural disasters, it proposes structures that would be equally effective in times of stability.

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The Guard Patrol by Mjölk architekti

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The ridge of the Stráž mountain towers above Rokytnice. Its western end descends to the rushing waters of the Jizera river and continues eastwards along the Sachrův and Vlčí ridges to the mystical mountain Kotel. The Stráž mountain, or Strážník as the locals call it, was one of the places where signals were sent by fire when enemy armies invaded our lands.

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Farm house by Earthscape Studio is wrapped by gabion wall to filter light and airflow in India

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Indian architecture practice Earthscape Studio has designed a farmhouse that is wrapped by a gabion wall to filter daylight and airflow to the interior the mountain ranges in Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.Named The Infinite Rise, the “Ü-square-metre farmhouse.

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18-20 Greycoat Place by Squire and Partners

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18-20 Greycoat Place is a new seven-storey building in the heart of Victoria, at the intersection of Greycoat Place, Greencoat Place and Rochester Row. Comprising four floors of workspace with duplex apartments on the upper floors, the ground floor is animated on all three sides with an office reception and retail use. The development follows the curved line of the street and draws on the notable brick buildings and prevalent mansion block vernacular of the area, with a material palette of red s

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7 Ways Real-Time Visualization Can Solve Architectural Challenges

In the dynamic world of architecture, design, and construction, creative problem-solving is crucial for success. Traditional methods often fall short in effectively conveying design intent to clients. Real-time visualization empowers you with a solid decision-making tool that smooths the design process. Discover the power of real-time visualization: Effective Communication Convey your vision clearly and align with clients.