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German researchers discover carbon sequestering concrete additive made from cyanobacteria

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Researchers from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute have discovered a new bioconcrete solution made using cyanobacteria (formerly known as blue-green algae) that sequesters carbon through a process of photosynthesis. Their work for the “BioCarboBeton” project examined the potential of stromatolites to be used as an additive in traditional concrete mixtures, finding success after mimicking their natural binding processes by using a new technological method.

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corstorphine & wright carves striking semi-circular void on office building in london

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made of white glazed bricks, the cut-out facade creates a playful and novel response to the site's context and neighboring church. The post corstorphine & wright carves striking semi-circular void on office building in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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10 Views on Architectural Licensure From Archinect Readers

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As we continue our ongoing Archinect In-Depth: Licensure series, we highlight perspectives from individuals with extensive research backgrounds on the topic, as well as those in positions to lead, guide, and evolve the licensure pathway. Additionally, we launched a survey among Archinect readers, many of whom are either experiencing or have completed the path to licensure, to hear about their own views and challenges.

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frank lloyd wright’s 1950 winn house hits the market for $1.85M in kalamazoo, michigan

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using block and concrete, the house features wright's signature open floor plan, expansive windows, and custom-built furniture, creating a luminous and inviting space. The post frank lloyd wright’s 1950 winn house hits the market for $1.85M in kalamazoo, michigan 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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Five high-end New York homes by BMA Architects: Your Next Employer?

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Following our previous visit to California-based Yu2e, Inc. , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to New York this week to explore the work of BMA Architects. Headquartered in Sagaponack, NY, the firm has built a portfolio anchored on high-end modern residential and commercial work. With a view of architecture as “a respite for the demands of modern lives,” the firm’s design ethos focuses on “extensive research, collaboration, support, curiosity and trust fro

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Massachusetts changes direction for reuse of Paul Rudolph's brutalist Government Service Center

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The planned reuse of Paul Rudolph ’s oft-reviled Boston Government Service Center has taken on a new direction with a housing-focused proposal from the administration of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. The updated plan replaced a previously announced NBBJ overhaul that would have remade both the Erich Lindemann and Charles F. Hurley buildings into an office block with labs for scientific research.

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tectum arquitectura composes casa dos vigas, a house of concrete and glass in argentina

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a defining feature of 'casa dos vigas' is its three courtyards, formed by cuts in the roofline. The post tectum arquitectura composes casa dos vigas, a house of concrete and glass in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Four emerging international practices selected as Royal Academy Dorfman Prize 2024 finalists

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Four finalists for this year’s Royal Academy Dorfman Prize were selected today as part of the yearly £10,000 ($13,000 USD) honor, which crowns the best new practices and talent in the architectural field. The international group of contenders was selected by a jury chaired by 6a architects founders Tom Emerson and Stephanie Macdonald. Each will vie for the chance to be selected as the overall winner at a special ceremony that's being held in late October at the Academy's Benjamin Wes

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John Lewis set to build its first housing development in London

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UK department store John Lewis has received planning approval to create 353 rental homes on its Waitrose supermarket site in Bromley, London. The build-to-rent homes will be owned and managed by the John Lewis Partnership , the company that operates John Lewis stores and Waitrose supermarkets, among other services. With approval granted by the London Borough of Bromley , it will be the company's first housing project, after it announced its plans to become a residential landlord in 2021.

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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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Lydia Kallipoliti named Columbia GSAPP's new Advanced Architectural Design program director

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Columbia GSAPP has appointed architect, engineer, and academic Lydia Kallipoliti as the new director of its Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design program. She joins the Morningside Heights campus from the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at the Cooper Union, where she has been working as an Associate Professor and Senior Associate at the Institute for Sustainable Design.

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Todd Terrazas — Founder, AI LA & Co-Founder, FBRC.ai

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AI: making dreams come true, or a content nightmare? AI LA founder Todd Terrazas gives his expert opinion on how AI could power a new generation of filmmakers.

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The GSA's emerging building technologies chief talks about the advent of its Green Proving Ground program

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During two decades with GSA, [Kevin] Powell has had a front seat view of how technologies in facilities have evolved over the years. As electrification and decarbonization efforts continue to emerge for buildings, Powell remains excited about seeing the future of buildings unfolding. The architect behind the U.S. General Services Administration ’s newly launched Green Proving Ground program is Berkeley CED graduate Kevin Powell, who spoke recently with FacilitiesNet about emerging technolo

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MORE Architecture designs museum located on a small island using in-situ concrete

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Ginkgo Gallery by MORE Architecture is an innovative new museum on a ginkgo tree-covered island, in Jiaxing, China. The post MORE Architecture designs museum located on a small island using in-situ concrete appeared first on Åvontuura.

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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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Tiny Tower by ISA

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Unlocking the development potential of tiny sites is critical to increasing the supply of attainable housing for a diverse range of lifestyles. Tiny Tower maximizes its modest 12’ by 29’ lot with a 1250 SF, six level home. Although it measures only 38’ in height, Tiny Tower is organized like a full-scale skyscraper. Linked by a strong core of vertical circulation, each level is similar in size and quality, allowing for flexible programming.

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"The fascinating element of these Olympics are their ephemeral nature as well as their lasting impact"

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François Chatillon reflects on the architectural legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as part of our Olympic Impact series. The Olympics go hand-in-hand with architecture, with leading designers creating some of the most innovative and exceptional buildings, stadiums and public spaces of our times. From the "Bird's Nest" Olympic Stadium in Beijing by Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei to the Lee Valley Velodrome in London by Hopkins Architects , many of the most striking contemporary stadium

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evoy and platypus’ semi-submersible boat with catamaran hulls lowers into the water surface

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the water vehicle contains a ‘basket,’ or the movable part of the boat, that the pilot can descend below the surface. The post evoy and platypus’ semi-submersible boat with catamaran hulls lowers into the water surface appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Martens Willems & Humblé Architecten clads Netherlands apartment block in red brick

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Dutch studio Martens Willems & Humblé Architecten has adorned the Miller Apartment Building in Maastricht with red brickwork to reference the city's Amsterdam School style of architecture. The block of 38 apartments stands alongside a new boulevard in the neighbourhood of Wyckerpoort, which reconnects an area of the city formerly isolated between a motorway and a railway.

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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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ling-li tseng’s bamboo pavilion creates cocooning space to linger on taiwan university campus

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transparent agricultural film intersects the bamboo structure, shaping an organic space reminiscent of a cocoon nestled in the grass. The post ling-li tseng’s bamboo pavilion creates cocooning space to linger on taiwan university campus appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Arkitito Arquitectura places São Paulo house between terraced gardens

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Local studio Arkitito Arquitetura has created a trapezoidal, stucco -clad house on a triangular garden lot in São Paulo , Brazil. Lechuza House – Spanish for "owl" – is located on a hilltop overlooking the Vila Madalena neighbourhood. The house is embedded into the steeply sloping lot in order "to explore the terrain's particularities to the fullest".

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tentacle media’s mini-mutoscope revisits 19th-century motion picture technology

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designed as a mechanical flipbook, the device by tentacle media features 36 still frames that create the illusion of movement. The post tentacle media’s mini-mutoscope revisits 19th-century motion picture technology appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Tuckey Design Studio creates "monastery-like" interiors for Bough Terrace in London

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London practice Tuckey Design Studio has refurbished a Victorian terrace in Knightsbridge, stripping back its interiors to create a tactile yet minimalist home. Named Bough Terrace, the existing three-storey building had suffered severe water damage and had over-compartmentalised interiors with poor access to natural light. Tuckey Design Studio has refurbished a home in London Tuckey Design Studio prioritised the retention of the building's original timber lattice structure, stripping it back to

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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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anna & eugeni bach’s transparent greenhouse extension bathes barcelona dwelling in light

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a wood-and-glass structure forms the addition, maximizing the influx of natural light in the ‘green house’. The post anna & eugeni bach’s transparent greenhouse extension bathes barcelona dwelling in light appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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French designer Mathieu Lehanneur designs the cauldron and torch at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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Last Friday, the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics paraded along the Seine before its dramatic conclusion. The final torchbearers, French athletes Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec, dipped the flaming The post French designer Mathieu Lehanneur designs the cauldron and torch at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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mas estela: rai pinto studio transforms catalan winery into red-infused holiday home

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rai pinto studio brings a red intervention to the historic winery, referencing the wooden barrels stained by the winemaking process. The post mas estela: rai pinto studio transforms catalan winery into red-infused holiday home appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Lydia Kallipoliti appointed director of Columbia GSAPP’s Advanced Architectural Design program

The Architect's Newsletter

In New York, Columbia GSAPP announced today that Lydia Kallipoliti will be the next director of the school’s Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design (AAD) program. Previously, Kallipoliti was The post Lydia Kallipoliti appointed director of Columbia GSAPP’s Advanced Architectural Design program appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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.