Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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German study finds broad social acceptance of integrated PV panels

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New findings produced by the Institute of Psychology at the University of Freiburg and German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems have shown the proven social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) in different urban conditions. According to techxplore.com , which first reported the news: "The conclusions showed that the acceptance of integrated photovoltaics in urban areas is generally very high and that PV on modern buildings is viewed more positively than on histori

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Torre Picasso Offices / Destudio

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Completed in 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Images by Salva López. The office on the 42nd floor of Torre Picasso (Madrid) was born from a competition in which the client had a peculiar program for only 4 permanent.

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MVRDV updates Expo 2000 Pavilion transformation in Hannover

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MVRDV has updated its progress on the adaptive reuse of the Dutch Expo 2000 Pavilion in the German city of Hannover. The project will yield two new buildings surrounding the renovated pavilion—an original MVRDV design that's set to be transformed into a co-working office facility with a third-floor garden, maintaining the "stacked landscape" concept critical to the original.

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Praça Apartment / EIXO Z arquitetos

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Completed in 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil. Images by Miti Sameshima. Located in a building designed by Artacho Jurado in the Vila Buarque neighborhood, the Praça Apartment was designed for a young architect who chose.

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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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OMA completes redesign of Museo Egizio's historic Gallery of the Kings

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This year, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, OMA has collaborated with the local architect Andrea Tabocchini for a reset of its historic Gallery of the Kings. Partner David Gianotten and Project Architect Andreas Karavanas were responsible for leading the design, which remodeled the existing space to better display Egyptian statuary pieces as they were originally presented in the context of Karnak—an ancient temple complex that served as an architectural sh

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John Portman's personal Sea Island retreat for sale for $40 million in Georgia

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This house from John Portman has hit the market in coastal Georgia for $40 million. The Peachtree Center architect’s vacation home from 1986 until his death in 2017, Entelechy II is a 13,000-square-foot design with seven bedrooms and eight full baths. The Robb Report says it "represents an apotheosis of the innovative (if sometimes underappreciated) architect and developer’s dramatic signature style.

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L’Ark Belvédère Office Building / Cino Zucchi Architetti

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© Fabrice Fouillet architects: Cino Zucchi Architetti Location: Bordeaux, France Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Fabrice Fouillet Photographs: Area: 4984.

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Construction starts rise 4% in October, led by gains in nonresidential projects

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The total number of construction starts increased by 4% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network’s latest Construction Starts Index. Nonresidential building starts rose 14%, nonbuilding starts grew by 2%, while residential building starts fell 3%. On a year-to-date basis through October, total construction starts were up 3% from the same period in 2023.

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ISHIMIRAI Lab. Showroom / POINT + Spicy Architects

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© Kenta Hasegawa architects: POINT Inc. architects: Spicy Architects Location: Bunkyo City, Japan Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Kenta Hasegawa Area: 65.

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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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New architecture and design competitions: AR New into Old awards, Buildner UNBUILT Award, Pyeongtaek Central Library, and Seoul International Garden Show

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This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking the best architectural adaptations of existing structures, exceptional unbuilt projects, designs for a future-oriented and multifunctional library in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, and creative garden designs located in Seoul's Boramae Park.

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Anadu Pine Villa / Studio8

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Completed in 2024 in Huzhou, China. Images by Seth Powers, Studio8. Anadu Pine Villa is situated in a secluded valley, a two-hour drive from Shanghai, enveloped by pine forests and shielded by a mountain draped in.

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Harvey School Welcome Center by Siegel

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In our approach to this project we try to balance many things: heritage and creativity, memory and innovation, preservation and modernization, legacy and vision. The objective of this major renovation of the Harvey School Weil House and Barn is to return this portion of the site to the simplicity of the original farm homestead while recovering something of the spirit and spatial quality of the original architecture, lost amongst the accretions of later interventions.

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Berners and Wells Building / Emrys Architects

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© Alan Williams architects: Emrys Architects Location: London, United Kingdom Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Alan Williams Area: 7000.

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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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Two Scandinavian companies will recycle data center heat for food production

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A new project aimed at developing a circular economy in Scandinavia will build two large commercial greenhouses that run on waste heat taken from nearby data centers. The projects will be located in Varde, Denmark, and Östersund, Sweden. The project will increase domestic food production. The agreement between WA3RM and the Vinga Group is worth $908 million.

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Lichao Architecture Design Studio combines "meticulous repair" with modern additions for Wuzhen Rural Brewery

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Chinese studio Lichao Architecture Design Studio has transformed an abandoned brewery in Zhejiang, China , into a creative park, retaining its industrial character with additions in reclaimed brick and weathered steel. The 25,400-square-metre site in the historic water town of Wuzhen was originally developed in the 1950s as an extensive factory campus containing production facilities, offices and staff dormitories, before falling into disuse in the 1980s.

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Shan Ding You Feng by Aurora Design by Aurora Design

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"Shan Ding You Feng" is a brand under "Mu Shi Photography," specializing in travel photography. With a brand philosophy of "poetic, romantic, and artistic," it creates timeless collections of love, prolonging emotions and memories, and capturing love stories through photography. This time, Aurora Design team was invited to collaborate in the enchanting place by the water and mountains where the moon is like the ground and the clouds are the steps to create a romantic encounter of “love of

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"Innovative, original and very distinct – it's also an eyesore" says commenter

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In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a museum in China with a peaked form clad in handmade ceramic tiles by Kengo Kuma and Associates. The roof of UCCA Clay Museum is defined by a series of peaks, cloaked with 3,600 handmade ceramic tiles in various shades of brown, intended to celebrate the "warmth of craftsmanship" and the history of pottery production in the area.

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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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Container Showroom by Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

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The Sales Center is a sacred program within the apparatus of Chinese real estate market. Often one finds that the Sales Center receives as much attention as the design of the actual project for sale. Weekly updates from social media broadcast the latest round of showroom openings, the flavors of which are largely similar: beautiful stone facades and gates, sculptural pines and some water features, artworks of varying insipidity, and a handful of pretty girls and boys in uniforms inspired by five

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brunner debuts collaborative solutions for modern workspaces at orgatec 2024

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contract furniture manufacturer brunner presents a number of products that combine sustainable design with functional solutions for the office. The post brunner debuts collaborative solutions for modern workspaces at orgatec 2024 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel by Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

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The site is a former andesite stone quarry in the Songjiang district of Shanghai. The pit quarry was excavated since the 1950’s and stood approximately 80m deep when work ceased. The architectural design occupies the eastern side of the quarry as a ‘groundscraper,’ which has two levels above ground acting as a bridge to a tower descending 16 levels into the space of the quarry.

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Darlington Public School in Australia by fjcstudio wins World Building Of The Year Award for 2024

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The World Architecture Festival (WAF) ”Öö has named the Darlington Public School in Australia, designed by fjcstudio, the World Building of the Year. The first practice in WAF history to win the award twice was fjcstudio, which had previously won Build.

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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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at last, casio unveils fully functional watch ring with flashing light and LCD display

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marking the 50th anniversary of the brand, the watch ring has a stopwatch feature and can display hours, minutes, seconds, dates, and times of two different cities. The post at last, casio unveils fully functional watch ring with flashing light and LCD display appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Anne of Cleves’ Oxfordshire manor is for sale

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It was dangerous work being married to King Henry VIII; after all, he executed two of his six wives. While Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard met their fates at the executioner’s block, and two of his other wives died natural deaths, the true survivor was Anne of Cleves, whom Henry married in January 1540, only to annul their union six months later. Though the marriage didn’t work out and history has unfairly remembered her as the ‘ugly’ wife, Anne’s pragmatic approach to their annulment put her i

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Maths designs wood-panelled BAO City restaurant with "moody cinematic feel"

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Sculptural light fixtures, glossy materials and deep red hues define BAO City in London, which also features karaoke rooms informed by Taipei, New York and Tokyo. BAO London 's in-house design studio Maths aimed to create an intimate wood-panelled space for the restaurant and took design cues from its location in the City of London. BAO City features glossy tables and leather-clad booths "For inspiration, we looked at a lot of old-school whisky and karaoke bars in Taiwan, New York and Tokyo," Ma

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Remembering the architectural lineage of Christo and Jeanne-Claude with two retrospectives in New York and Germany

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude shared a birthday: June 13, 1935. The couple were collaborators to such a degree that we know them by their first names, paired together like a multisyllabic The post Remembering the architectural lineage of Christo and Jeanne-Claude with two retrospectives in New York and Germany 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.