Deezen
JULY 17, 2023
A trio of pavilions have been installed on Copenhagen 's waterfront, showing how radical materials and new ways of living might reduce the carbon footprint of housing construction. From 4 to 1 Planet offers three visions for the home of the future, each created by a different team of architects, engineers and researchers, in the form of a full-scale built prototype.
ArchDaily
JULY 16, 2023
Piscinas en Leça de Palmeira / Alvaro Siza. Image © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG At first glance, building a pool right beside another body of water seems a little redundant. After all, why would someone choose to swim in a pool when they have a river or ocean to enjoy? However, for people with limited mobility and younger more inexperienced swimmers, natural bodies of water can prove both daunting and dangerous.
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Archinect
JULY 19, 2023
As Massachusetts continues to suffer from a shortage of affordable housing, former mills like those in Lawrence are a bright spot. With the assistance of state and federal funding, developers have renovated and converted more than a hundred mills around the commonwealth into housing complexes in recent decades — projects that both provide much-needed homes and help revitalize post-industrial areas.
Architonic
JULY 18, 2023
<p class="p1">Over the course of four decades, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings has firmly established itself as the go-to global event for industry professionals, architects and investors, a role that will be further underscored at this year’s 40th-anniversary edition. <a href="[link] 2023</a> will be a unique opportunity to share ideas, discover the latest new products and take stock of everything that the show has achieved o
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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.
Avontuura
JULY 18, 2023
Responding to the gentle slope, the house’s deconstructed volume is composed of three sections: a vertical, horizontal and floating section. The post INNOCAD design deconstructed corten house overlooking Linz, Austria appeared first on Åvontuura.
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Archinect
JULY 21, 2023
A team of researchers from The Ohio State University has developed a machine learning technique that converts old urban maps into three-dimensional digital models. According to the team, the models could potentially revolutionize research involving historic neighborhoods and the economic impact of their demolition. The study, recently published in the journal PLOS ON , involved extracting and digitizing data from Sanborn Fire Insurance maps.
SW Oregon Architect
JULY 16, 2023
Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash My career has spanned a period of significant advancements and achievements in the field of architecture. Whether these qualify the period as a “golden age” for the profession is my own subjective judgement, but I know the magnitude of those advancements and the sociocultural circumstances in which they arose allowed me to flourish.
Avontuura
JULY 17, 2023
The nave is placed as a direct extension of the main street creating a plaza for both the church and town. The post JAJA Architects and Brandsberg Dahl complete contemporary wood church with natural light filtering through gable roof appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
JULY 17, 2023
The TerraMater Store / RENESA Architecture Design Interiors Studio. Image © Niveditaa Gupta There is often an intricate relationship between architecture and the environment. Each part of the world has defined its own architectural techniques based on its unique climatic conditions. However, environmental concerns in the 21st century provoked new techniques, implementing solutions to preserve natural resources and provide thermal comfort.
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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.
Archinect
JULY 21, 2023
Continuing to not only champion but provide pathways to academic and professional advancement, the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) celebrates another fellowship cohort of young designers. The NOMA Future Faces (NFF), formerly known as the NOMA Foundation Fellowship , recognizes 13 architecture students and graduates for this 2023 cohort as they engage in a two-month-long summer fellowship.
Deezen
JULY 21, 2023
This week on Dezeen, architects designing The Line including Thom Mayne and Peter Cook explained the thinking behind the planned megacity in Saudi Arabia in a documentary. Speaking in a 45-minute-long Discovery Channel broadcast , many of the architects involved in the design of the 170-kilometre-long city talked about the project publicly for the first time.
Avontuura
JULY 21, 2023
The building provides a space for the whole community to come together, offering a full and varied calendar of social events. The post James Gorst Architects completes Community Building in Suffolk for Framlingham Parochial Church Council appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
JULY 20, 2023
Barcelona Pavilion. @ Flickr Renato Saboya. Used under Creative Commons The idea of integration between art and architecture dates back to the very origin of the discipline, however, it took on a new meaning and social purpose during the Avant-Garde movement of the early twentieth century, becoming one of the most defining characteristics of Modernism.
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.
Archinect
JULY 21, 2023
The celebrated ongoing restoration of Chicago’s St. Laurence elementary school by the Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation has added new leadership to support the $10.35 million project, which broke ground on the city’s South Side in May 2022. The Foundation shares that Nonprofit Operations Strategist Racheal Allen, Special Collections Librarian Heather Hummons, and Director of Finance Mileak Harper have all been hired in support of the initiative, which seeks to “[support]
Deezen
JULY 21, 2023
Ecuadorian studio Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos has completed a brick house and riding school in the Andes Mountains, complete with a gabled roof and dogtrot breezeway. Based in Quito, Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos completed El Picadero in 2022 in Lasso, Ecuador , an agricultural area near the Cotopaxi volcano. Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos designed the brick house and riding school in Ecuador The 5,000-square metre (1.25-acre) rectangular site is characterized by eucalyptus trees that are abundant in th
Avontuura
JULY 19, 2023
The heart of the building features a space that functions as a gathering hall or series of classrooms to accommodate a variety of activities. The post BE_Design announces completion of Community and Education Center in Rwanda for young women and family development appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
JULY 21, 2023
Completed in 2020 in Ghent, Belgium. Images by Ellen Goegebuer. Inspired by the staggered layout of the other constructions in the street, the functions of this house were arranged according to a herringbone.
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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?
Archinect
JULY 21, 2023
Archinect's Lexicon focuses on newly invented or adopted vocabulary within the architectural community. For this installment, we're featuring a term that featured heavily in a book by recent Archinect interviewee Molly Wright Steenson , and which was coined by upcoming Archinect interviewee Richard Saul Wurman. "Information Architecture" is a specialized field of study and practice that focuses on the organization and structure of information in digital or physical environments.
The Architect's Newsletter
JULY 21, 2023
In 1899, painter Charles W. Hawthorne left Long Island for Massachusetts, where he went east until he hit the Atlantic. In the fishing village of Provincetown, he founded the Cape The post Flansburgh Architects maintains the spirit and historic charm of the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.
Avontuura
JULY 20, 2023
The plan recalls a wandering condition, providing a spatial sequence from the domestic space to the artist’s office. The post This artist studio in a Geneva garden provides the perfect setting for picturesque architecture appeared first on Åvontuura.
ArchDaily
JULY 21, 2023
© Joana França architects: Estúdio 41 Location: Curitiba, State of Paraná, Brazil Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Joana França Photographs: Eron Costin Area: 10979.
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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
Archinect
JULY 21, 2023
The first 3D-printed model home concept Wolf Ranch development, built by Lennar and ICON and co-designed by BIG , has been completed in Georgetown, Texas. The first of what will eventually turn into a 100-home development outside the rapidly-expanding state capital showcases one of eight different floorplans, which range in scale from 1,574 to 2,112-square- feet, offering buyers three-and four-bedroom options within an expected price range of $475,990 to $559,990.
Deezen
JULY 21, 2023
The set for Wes Anderson 's latest film Asteroid City was designed and built as a functioning town complete with underground power and sewers, production designer Adam Stockhausen tells Dezeen in this interview. Set in 1955, the film largely takes place in the fictitious desert town of Asteroid City, famous for its meteor crater and celestial observatory.
designboom
JULY 21, 2023
using microscopic machines that trigger ‘solar electrolysis’, sunhydrogen's nanoparticle technology can transform captured sunlight and water into hydrogen. The post sunhydrogen generates renewable energy by converting solar power and water to hydrogen appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
ArchDaily
JULY 20, 2023
© Paul Clemence In his latest photo series, Paul Clemence captures Haus Balma, a residential and commercial building designed by Kengo Kuma Architects. Situated in Vals , at the foothills of the Graubünden Mountains, the building was designed for Truffer AG, a family business founded in 1983, specializing in processed Valser quarzite stone slabs. Typically used as a flooring and roofing material, many architects have used quartzite stones in this region, including Peter Zumthor in his Therme Val
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