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The Hidden Carbon Cost of Climate Retrofits

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Building Energy Saving Retrofit in Liu Lian Primary School / FORWARD STUDIO. Image © Tianpei Zeng Evolving urban conditions call for an evolving builtscape, and retrofits have been a key mechanism to allow buildings to adapt and respond to new needs. Amidst global environmental concerns, climate retrofits have become a popular strategy to upgrade buildings based on improved operational efficiency.

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Looking to 'Tomorrow': WAFX 2024 Prize winning designs respond to global challenges

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The winners of this year’s World Architecture Festival WAFX Awards have just been announced, featuring a group of more than 30 future projects. Each seeks to shape the world, facing the major architectural issues plaguing both society and the planet today, while evoking the WAF's future-forward theme of 'Tomorrow.' Many proposals highlight ideas whose social benefit was intended for a diverse and wide-ranging global community beset by wars and struggling with the changing environment.

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House Within a Few Lines / fala

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© Francisco Ascensão architects: fala Location: Porto, Portugal Project Year: 2020 Photographs: Francisco Ascensão Photographs: Ivo Tavares Studio Photographs: Giulietta Margot Area: 50.

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Grimshaw launches new building decarbonization platform called Minoro

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UK mainstay Grimshaw has announced the launch of a new online platform that will help accelerate the decarbonization of buildings. It follows a two-year development phase that relied on the support of 20 other industry organizations, including the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, RIBA , Architecture 2030 , and the World Green Building Council.

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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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mexican studio PPAA curates minimalist ‘copas’ house to open onto lush treetops

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emerging from the lush forests of mexico's valle de bravo, a home titled copas has been completed by PPAA. The post mexican studio PPAA curates minimalist ‘copas’ house to open onto lush treetops appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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SSdH renovates "tectonic and functional" 1970s house in Melbourne

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Australian practice SSdH has completed Stewart House, the renovation of a home in Melbourne that preserves the brick-clad building's original 1970s character. Located in the Brunswick suburb, the single-storey home has a brown-brick exterior and tiled roof typical of an era of rapid development in the area. Despite not being listed, SSdH saw the home as having future heritage value and approached its renovation based on the principles of the Burra Charter – the standard for heritage conservation

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Construction input prices fall 0.3% in June

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Construction input prices fell by 0.3% in June, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index. For the month, Nonresidential construction input prices declined by 0.4%. Overall construction input prices are 1.1% higher than year-ago levels, while nonresidential construction input prices are 0.7% higher.

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Buckingham Palace's chinoiserie interiors revealed following five-year renovation

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Porcelain lions, nine-tiered pagodas and a lotus-shaped chandelier feature in Buckingham Palace 's newly refurbished east wing, which has opened to the public for the first time in its 175-year history. The east wing at London's Buckingham Palace , which opened this month, houses a series of decadent interconnected rooms including the centre room, which leads to the palace's famed balcony overlooking the Mall.

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The CCA goes viral with new exhibition 'madskills: Self-Documenting Construction on Social Media'

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A new exhibition inspired by the rise of the creator economy amongst builders and tradespeople has taken over the Canadian Centre for Architecture this summer. Curated by Hester Keijser, madskills: Self-Documenting Construction on Social Media investigates popular worker-made social media posts documenting unique construction skills on-site and in a viral manner.

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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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"We can humanise our existing spaces simply by deploying the radical power of colour"

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Making our buildings more colourful would be an easy and effective way to achieve the aims of Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign, writes Laura Guido-Clark. When Thomas Heatherwick launched his Humanise campaign in 2023, skepticism came fast and furious. Decrying the negative psychological and public-health effects of what the designer calls "boring buildings", the campaign issues a well-meaning cry for interesting, soulful buildings that are better for people.

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Queens Botanical Garden Visitor & Administration Center by BKSK Architects, LLP

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The Queens Botanical Garden is a nexus of botanical and cultural exploration for one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the United States, Queens County. The Visitor & Administration Center is a built extension of the Garden’s mission: to demonstrate environmental stewardship while celebrating the cultural connections between people and plants.

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G’day! Welcome to ÅVONTUURA’s Architecture Guide to Sydney

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ÅVONTUURA is excited to introduce the most visual architecture guide to Sydney ever published – more than 60 stunning buildings. The post G’day! Welcome to ÅVONTUURA’s Architecture Guide to Sydney appeared first on Åvontuura.

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RIBA National Award winners showcase UK’s best new architecture

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The Royal Institute of British Architects has just announced a slate of 26 winners for the 2024 edition of the RIBA National Awards. Projects were selected following in-person site visits from RIBA's select panel of judges. The Awards Group 2024 chair, Simon Henley, added that each winner "reflect[s] the breadth of contemporary practice and how architecture itself is an inclusive medium that addresses many of society’s challenges.

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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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Studio Saar completes new discovery centre for local community in Udaipur, India

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Third Space is a discovery centre for all ages, that offers world-class facilities for learning, socialising and performing arts. The post Studio Saar completes new discovery centre for local community in Udaipur, India appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Lozaits-Seguin ESAT: A New Wood-Centric Hub in Villejuif

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WOOD WORKSHOPS IN THE HEART OF A POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD In January 2024, the DREAM AGENCY inaugurated the Lozaits-Seguin Work Assistance Establishment and Services (ESAT) in Villejuif (Grand Paris - France). A social and solidarity-based project, the 3,570 m² facility welcomes over 150 people with disabilities in a comfortable, bright, and adapted environment.

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Giles Tettey Nartey reimagines traditional West African chair in aluminium

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British-Ghanaian designer Giles Tettey Nartey has used welded aluminium to craft his Serwaa chair , which reinterprets the traditional wooden Lobi stool native to West Africa as an "industrial product". Referencing well-known industrial -style chairs such as the Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe , the piece by Tettey Nartey aims to platform the common yet "overlooked" Lobi chair by reframing it in a modern context.

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Leading Architectural Design, Render Tool Free for Students, Educators

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This post is brought to you by D5 Render In today's fast-evolving architectural design landscape, advanced tools like D5 Render are essential. This leading software offers powerful real-time rendering, built-in AI capabilities, extensive asset library, and high-quality image/animation renderings, now free for students and educators to enhance their skills and innovate.

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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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pace tokyo by sou fujimoto opens in azabudai hills, revealing an all-white ethereal design

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the minimalist gallery space gently curves at all corners and expands over three floors. The post pace tokyo by sou fujimoto opens in azabudai hills, revealing an all-white ethereal design appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Brick and stucco meet for "harmonious flow" of Quito house

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US studio PJC Architecture has collaborated with local studio Juan Pablo Ribadeneira Mora Arquitecto on a two-toned house with a brick base in Quito , Ecuador. The 450-square meter (4844-square foot) Cumbaya House was completed in 2023 on a sloping 1,000-square metre (10,800-square foot) lot for a family with a penchant for entertaining. PJCArchitecture and Juan Pablo Ribadeneira Mora Arquitecto collaborated on Cumbaya House New York City-based PJC Architecture employed its design-build division

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dfarquitectos extracts volcanic stone from campus quarry to carve sports complex in mexico

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the adjacent volumes are inspired by their locality and integrate into their context, their facades shaped from 75% volcanic stone and glass. The post dfarquitectos extracts volcanic stone from campus quarry to carve sports complex in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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On unveils sprayable trainer made with textile "there's not even a word for"

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Swiss brand On has unveiled the Cloudboom Strike LS trainer, which is topped with a lightweight, low-carbon upper created by spraying filament using a robotic arm and will debut at the Olympics. The Cloudboom Strike LS is On's first shoe that incorporates an upper made using its sprayable technology, which the company has named LightSpray. The trainers can be produced in three minutes with the upper sprayed onto a foam-rubber and carbon fibre sole.

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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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MASS Design Group is creating a memorial for Japanese-Americans imprisoned in concentration camps during World War II

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It wasn’t long ago when more than 125,000 people of Japanese descent were rounded up across the U.S. and herded into concentration camps. The purges started in 1941 and continued The post MASS Design Group is creating a memorial for Japanese-Americans imprisoned in concentration camps during World War II appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Snøhetta adds series of rain-catching sculptures to Austin museum

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Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed the redesign of the Blanton Museum of Art campus in Austin , installing massive "petal"-shaped sculptures at its centre. First announced in 2021 , the 200,000-square-foot (18,580 square metre) project includes an update to the museum's entryways, a central courtyard, and landscape design to create a "bold new presence" for the museum, according to the team.

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NBBJ’s Montage Health Ohana Campus connects children in recovery to light, air, and nature in California

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Amid COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) made an alarming discovery: Anxiety and depression rates skyrocketed by 25 percent during shutdown. Later, Dr. Anthony Fauci lamented over the pandemic’s longterm The post NBBJ’s Montage Health Ohana Campus connects children in recovery to light, air, and nature in California appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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over 3,500 recyclable polycarbonate panels assemble paired cubes pavilion in korea

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the pavilion is built using panels that are assembled without any fittings or glue, ensuring complete recyclability. The post over 3,500 recyclable polycarbonate panels assemble paired cubes pavilion in korea 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.