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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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"Architecture is That Fixed Element Within Nature": David Montalba in My Point of View

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Courtesy of Sky-Frame Architect David Montalba was born in Switzerland but grew up in California. He became a passionate surfer, bobbing in the waves of the Pacific, staring at the land, yet always feeling and hearing the ocean around him; profoundly connected to nature. “I was surfing by the time I was 12 or 13, and it was my driving force probably all the way up to 18 or 19,” he notes.

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The Second Studio Podcast: Concepts in Architecture Offices

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© The Second Studio Podcast The Second Studio (formerly The Midnight Charette) is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features different creative professionals in unscripted conversations that allow for thoughtful takes and personal discussions. A variety of subjects are covered with honesty and humor: some episodes are interviews, while others are tips for fellow designers, reviews of buildings and other pr

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10 architectural designs we enjoyed this week

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In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles. Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Architect Sure! Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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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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Schmidt Hammer Lassen transforms cement factory into West Bund Art Center

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Danish architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen has adaptively reused a domed cement factory in Shanghai , China, to create a performing arts and sports venue. Now named West Bund Art Center, the factory's central curved structure has been converted into a 300-square-metre multipurpose hall for art exhibitions, music concerts and sporting events. Schmidt Hammer Lassen has converted a cement factory in Shanghai The renovated building, which takes its name from its site in the West Bund cultural

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Roam Ranch House / Baldridge Architects

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© Casey Dunn architects: Baldridge Architects Location: Fredericksburg, United States Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Casey Dunn Area: 4362.

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A minimalist Spanish concrete church wins the 'Frate Sole' International Prize for Sacred Architecture

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The 2024 "Frate Sole" International Prize for Sacred Architecture has been awarded to Spanish architect Fernando Menis for his three-year-old Holy Redeemer Church of Las Chumberas in the Spanish Canary Islands town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain. The winning design effort was selected by an international jury from a grouping of 128 entries representing 28 different countries.

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Glazed copper-coloured bricks reflect light into Tehran apartment block by Hooba Design Group

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A stack of open-air terraces lined with copper-coloured glazed bricks pull light and air into the Darya Residential Apartment Building in Iran by architecture studio Hooba Design Group. Located on a built-up infill site in Tehran , regulations required that the block's side elevations remained blank to avoid overlooking. Sites like these are common in the rapidly-developing city, and Hooba Design Group sought to challenge the enclosed nature of many apartment buildings in the area by inserting a

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Alvar Aalto’s Kaufmann Conference Center will be preserved in pieces and recreated for future exhibition

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To accuse a preservation architect of “facadism” is a rightful insult. If you know that a “historic” building you see from the street is really just a full face of The post Alvar Aalto’s Kaufmann Conference Center will be preserved in pieces and recreated for future exhibition appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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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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L2A House / Davide Beretta Studio

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Completed in 2023 in Crema, Italy. Images by Daniel Pavesi. Minimal, white finishes emphasize the geometric form of this house in Crema. Named L2A house, the two-story, three-bedroom house aims to create a.

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Gensler study proposes reimagined North Michigan Avenue in Chicago

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The main artery along Chicago’s iconic Lakefront area — North Michigan Avenue — is the subject of a new proposal from Gensler that would revitalize a major segment of the street into a major hub of pedestrianization, retail, and hospitality. The proposal targets a stretch between Chicago Avenue and Oak Street Beach for a series of interventions and innovations that will remake it into the Avenue's northern 'anchor' opposing the existing Chicago Architecture Center , Apple Store

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a glass house in the woods: 1i arquitectura’s modern dwelling is sheltered by tall trees

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open living spaces rise up toward the peak of the dual-pitched roof to create lofty, double-height interiors. The post a glass house in the woods: 1i arquitectura’s modern dwelling is sheltered by tall trees appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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OODA designs kinked Tirana skyscrapers to evoke "the grace of ballet"

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Architecture studio OODA has unveiled its design for two connected skyscrapers , named Bond Tower, that bend away and towards each other in Tirana , Albania. The towers will contain residential , commercial , office and hotel space and its kinked shape was informed by the silhouette of a ballet dancer's bent knees when performing the plié position. "Characterised by two interconnected volumes of different heights that meet in a plié in the urban landscape, creating a silhouette reminiscent of th

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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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Kornmarktplatz Townhouse / Herzog & de Meuron

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© Christian Schramm architects: Herzog & de Meuron Location: Bregenz, Austria Project Year: 2024 Photographs: Christian Schramm Photographs: Daisuke Hirabayashi Photographs: Robert Hösl Area: 190.

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TenBerke and Ballinger design Yale's new quantum science center as a series of interconnected pavilions

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Tenberke , in collaboration with Ballinger , has revealed designs for a new center for quantum science, engineering, and materials initiatives at Yale University. Called the Upper Science Hill Development (USHD), the 611,000-square-foot complex will be one of Yale’s largest and most complex building projects ever undertaken. Located in the Science Hill precinct, the complex will add a publicly accessible series of landscape spaces to foster pedestrian and cyclist circulation on the campus.

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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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Herzog & de Meuron inserts arched apartment behind old facade in Austria

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Architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has unveiled Kornmarktplatz, an arched structure that extends behind a neo-baroque facade in Bregenz and contains an apartment and hotel. Located on a square near Lake Constance in Austria, the eight-metre-wide building sits on a site formerly occupied by a 17th-century building that fell into disrepair after a roof fire.

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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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Mango Malanshan Cultural Plaza / Regional Studio

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© Haohao Xu architects: Regional Studio Location: Malanshan Video Cultural and Creative Industrial Park, Hunan Province, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Haohao Xu Photographs: Jinquan Kong Photographs: Area: 55016.

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Take a look at the Prix Versailles 'World’s Most Beautiful Museums' list for 2024

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The Prix Versailles has presented its World’s Most Beautiful Museums List for 2024, celebrating outstanding designs in the culture sector. Among the winners are Shigeru Ban' s vibrant new Simose Art Museum in Hiroshima, the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza by Heneghan Peng , and the landmark ethnographic Oman Across Ages Museum from Australia's Cox Architecture.

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team mongolia’s uniforms for paris 2024 olympics parade draw from traditional clothing, deel

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sisters, designers and creative directors michel and amazonka choigaalaa of MICHELAMAZONKA are the masterminds behind the uniforms. The post team mongolia’s uniforms for paris 2024 olympics parade draw from traditional clothing, deel appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Edition Office cloaks multi-generational Melbourne home with pale bricks

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Architecture studio Edition Office has completed Naples Street House, a multi-generational home in Melbourne designed as a "carved solid" wrapped in bricks. Raised on a concrete plinth, the geometric home accommodates three generations of the client's family and is topped with a roof pitched in various directions to form multiple peaks. Edition Office has wrapped Naples Street House in pale bricks To help Naples Street House appear as a carved-out volume, Edition Office wrapped its walls and ang

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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.

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N Building / LCA Architetti / luca compri architetti

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© Andrea Ceriani architects: LCA Architetti / luca compri architetti Location: Oggiona con Santo Stefano, Italy Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Andrea Ceriani Read more »

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The Home of Shadows competition winners explore natural light-only home designs

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To design a space entirely bereft of artificial light is a unique challenge for architects. The answers to such a brief have just been shared as the winning results of The Home of Shadows design ideas competition, organized by Buildner to highlight the role light and shadow play in creating better functional and more inviting living spaces for their occupants.

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matte terracotta tiles in dynamic patterns outline athletes’ village in paris

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village des athlètes by brenac & gonzalez & associés transitions from temporary athlete housing to long-term residential use. The post matte terracotta tiles in dynamic patterns outline athletes’ village in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ole Scheeren reveals plans for Shenzhen skyscrapers with "waterfall" facades

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Architecture studio Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed Scenic City, its design for the headquarters of Chinese e-commerce company JD.com, which will feature facades designed to resemble waterfalls. The project is located in Nanshan District in Shenzhen , China , a newly established business and financial hub where several Chinese tech giants will reside.

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Concrete Waterproofing: The Next Step to a More Resilient Design

Don’t let water wash away all your hard work. When specifying concrete waterproofing, you need a solution that’s reliable and permanent. Without it, your concrete waterproofing is at risk of failing and letting water erode and corrode the concrete that it was supposed to protect. Reduce the risk of waterproofing failure by reading through our latest free specification e-book, which will take you through the four key components to better concrete waterproofing specification.