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Roverella House / Vergati Creative Studio

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Completed in 2024 in Ostuni, Italy. Images by Alex Reyto. Casa Roverella is a house located in Valle d'Itria, a lush area in the center of Puglia. The main intention was immediately to seek a dialogue with.

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eVolo presents 2024 Skyscraper Competition winners

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The winners of eVolo Magazine ’s 2024 Skyscraper Competition have been unveiled. Three winners and 14 honorable mentions were selected from a total of 206 projects submitted. Established in 2006, the annual award "recognizes visionary ideas that through the novel use of technology, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations, challenge the way we understand vertical architecture and its relationship with the natural and built environments.

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Enfold Pavilion / Imaginary Objects

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© Jinnawat Borihankijanan architects: Imaginary Objects Location: , Thailand Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Jinnawat Borihankijanan Area: 225.

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Los Angeles’ best new residential designs selected for 2024 AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards

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The time has come once again for the annual AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards to recognize the best new residential designs in a city whose prosperous character is historically defined by a wealth of private homes and contingent on the continued innovation taking hold over its multifamily and social housing sectors in a brighter future. Honor, Merit, and Citation winners were crowned in six separate categories (ADUs, Affordable Housing, Alternative Housing, Adaptive Reuse, Multi-Family and

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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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VIPE 201 Apartments / Vipe Arquitetura

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© Joana França architects: Vipe Arquitetura Location: Dom Pedro, Manaus, Brazil Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Joana França Area: 610.

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Meet the Winners of The Enscape 4 All - Architectural Real-Time Visualization Award

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The Enscape 4 All - Architectural Real-Time Visualization Award, a collaboration between ArchDaily and Enscape , has spotlighted the most outstanding and innovative real-time renders produced using the Enscape 4 Real-Time Engine. This award recognizes excellence in four distinct categories: Interior, Exterior, Landscape, and Conceptual. The jury, composed of ArchDaily Editors and Enscape specialists, assessed submissions based on creativity, technique, and the innovative use of real-time renderi

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In the ‘battle’ for Sydney’s brutalist Sirius building, public interest loses

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A decade ago the only way to secure a bed in Sydney’s brutalist icon, the Sirius building, was a proven need and time on the social housing waitlist. Now the price of admission starts at $1.55m – for a studio apartment. [.] Advocates who fought to save the building from the wrecking balls and from being sold see it now as the pinnacle of privatisation that failed the state’s most vulnerable.

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Shodoshima the Gate Lounge / VUILD Inc.

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Completed in 2023 in Japan. Images by Takumi Ota. VUILD completes ‘Shodoshima the GATE LOUNGE, ‘proposing a new relationship between designers and clients overcoming challenges to establish a supply.

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Construction input prices decline in May for the first time since December

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New analytic reporting on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data for May from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has documented an overall 0.9% decrease in construction input prices. For the month, nonresidential construction input prices fell by 0.8%. Overall construction and nonresidential construction input prices are 2.1% and 2.2% higher, respectively, than a year ago.

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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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Designing in Connection with Nature: An Interview with Tom Bassett-Dilley on Sustainable, Healthy Architecture

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Acorn Glade Passive House. Image Courtesy of Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects When addressing the world's broader problems—such as the climate emergency, energy crisis, and housing shortage—, we often seek sweeping, grand solutions that could tackle them all at once. As alluring as these ideas may be, they eventually run into the thousands of complexities and interconnections our world presents.

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Construction Starts Index hits $1.24 trillion in May, propelled by 10% increase

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The total number of construction starts increased by 10% in May, according to data in Dodge Construction Network’s latest Construction Starts Index. Nonbuilding starts increased by 49%, while residential starts fell 7% and nonresidential building starts went down 2%. On a year-to-date basis through the end of May, total construction starts were up 11% from the same period of 2023.

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Moreau Kusunoki and Frida Escobedo Studio Undertake Major Renovation of Centre Pompidou in Paris

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Artist’s impression of the piazza on the south side, Centre Pompidou. Image © Moreau Kusunoki in collaboration with Frida Escobedo Studio In 2020, the French Minister of Culture approved an extensive renovation program for the Centre Pompidou with the purpose of resolving the building’s technical issues and ensuring the long-term viability of the iconic structure.

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Is it time for architecture studios to walk away from Neom?

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Architecture studios working on Saudi giga-project Neom are maintaining their silence over human rights concerns despite mounting pressure from campaigners. Dezeen editor Tom Ravenscroft reports. Following recent reporting by the BBC alleging that Saudi forces permitted the use of lethal force to clear land for the project, human rights organisations told Dezeen that architecture studios "can't ignore" abuses connected to Neom anymore, and must "urgently reflect" on their involvement in the proj

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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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“Abandoned Buildings Provide the Potential for a Regenerative Future”: In Conversation With Limbo Accra

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Incomplete residential buildings in Touba, Senegal. Image © Limbo Accra There is an increasing character of abandoned buildings in many African cities and Limbo Accra; a spatial design practice, roots itself in the experimentation of their repair, reuse, and transformation. The practice views these buildings as a unique architectural typology that includes key city landmarks, from the abandoned Independence house in Lagos to the incomplete airport tower in Accra, amongst others.

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Neom being "built on the blood of Saudis" says ALQST's Lina Alhathloul

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Architecture studios involved in Neom should either campaign for the release of people imprisoned for protesting against the Saudi mega-project or walk away, says human rights campaigner Lina Alhathloul in this interview. Speaking to Dezeen as part of a wider feature exploring whether architecture studios should reconsider their involvement in Neom , Alhathloul questioned the motives behind the multi-region development.

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Reprise House / Marge architecten bv

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Completed in 2022 in Ghent, Belgium. Images by Johnny Umans. A renewable passive house in an urban environment, where lifelong living and sober luxury are part of the package. In the front façade, you can find.

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villager’s home by UAD grows out of ancient mud house remnants in rural china

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old mud houses and remnants of rammed earth walls were integrated with new concrete structures and modern technology to form the public space complex. The post villager’s home by UAD grows out of ancient mud house remnants in rural china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Retreat Village / Stilt Studios

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© Willem Keuppens architects: Stilt Studios Location: Kecamatan Kuta Selatan, Indonesia Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Willem Keuppens Photographs: Ryan Albert Justin Immanuel Area: 710.

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continuous white steel arch trusses form new nanchang east station’s roof wings

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the station's lower part includes concrete foundations and entry bridges, while lightweight steel canopies adorn the upper part. The post continuous white steel arch trusses form new nanchang east station’s roof wings appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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1 Month to go: Paris Renovates Iconic Training Venues for 2024 Olympics

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Courtesy of Paris Olympics 2024 With just one month to go until the XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris , the city is in a final push to ensure that the landscape and infrastructure are ready for the world’s largest sporting event. Set to start on July 26 and continue until August 11, 2024, the Paris City Council has approved numerous initiatives to transform the city.

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Courtyards create "communal atmosphere" at Indian house by A Threshold

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A series of staggered, multi-level courtyards animate the plan of In-between Gardens, a house in the town of Tiptur, India , designed by architecture studio A Threshold. The courtyards accompany each of the main living areas, functioning as semi-public meeting places in the home that A Threshold said help to "breathe life" into it. This design is informed by the local old town in which it is located, where communal gathering spaces are considered an important part of the urban fabric.

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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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Trosten Floating Sauna / Estudio Herreros

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Completed in 2024 in Oslo, Norway. Images by Einar Aslaksen. Two years after the inauguration of the Munch Museum in Oslo, Estudio Herreros has completed in the same city "Trosten", a small project in the form.

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John Outram's Sphinx Hill house becomes youngest listed building in UK

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An Egyptian-style, postmodern home designed by British architecture studio John Outram Associates in Oxfordshire has been Grade II-listed. Completed by the studio in 1999, Sphinx Hill house has now become the UK's youngest listed building and forms one of five of John Outram Associates' (JOA) buildings that have been listed. The Sphinx Hill house is the UK's youngest listed building The two-storey home was commissioned in 1994 by a couple with a shared interest in ancient Egyptian culture – fro

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DADAM Commercial and Office Building / A'DUS [Architectural Designer Cluster]

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© Kyung Roh architects: A'DUS [Architectural Designer Cluster] Location: Mapo-gu, South Korea Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Kyung Roh Area: 333.

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inxect island repurposes oil rig for plastic-filtering ecosystem powered by mealworms

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self-sufficient villages, bamboo gardens, and photosynthesis parks are fueled by mealworm fertilizers who break down toxic plastic into protein. The post inxect island repurposes oil rig for plastic-filtering ecosystem powered by mealworms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.