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Pushing Boundaries with Bamboo: A Structural Engineering Case Study

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Aerial perspective of the Luum Temple under construction, revealing the network of bamboo elements. Image Courtesy of CO-LAB design office In a world grappling with environmental challenges, forward-thinking architects and engineers are increasingly leaning towards more sustainable solutions. While steel and concrete have long dominated the construction industry, bamboo is now stepping into the limelight as a compelling alternative.

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Explore academic jobs at 16 architecture schools currently hiring

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Continuing with our weekly job highlights , we focus on 16 architecture schools seeking associate professors, assistant professors, facilities staff, coordinators, and academic leaders. As a leader in architectural employment and professional practice, the Archinect Job Board provides professionals (at various stages of their careers) with a curated list of employment opportunities you shouldn't miss.

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Delugan Meissl designs elegant house in Slovenia with wooden lamella facade

Avontuura

The adopted building configuration with its open angles and two intersecting saddle roofs reflects the distinctive character of the site. The post Delugan Meissl designs elegant house in Slovenia with wooden lamella facade appeared first on Åvontuura.

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hurricane-proof casa punta cana’s organic body reaches for the caribbean landscape

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signed by mareines arquitetura in the dominican republic, the one-story residence combines wood, steel, copper, and concrete to create a dynamic palette The post hurricane-proof casa punta cana’s organic body reaches for the caribbean landscape 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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The Ring House / studio prAcademics

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© Inclined Studio architects: studio prAcademics Location: Khodiyar - Jaspur Rd, Gujarat, India Project Year: 2021 Photographs: Inclined Studio Photographs: Manan Surti Photography Area: 740.

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Marte.Marte design concrete and steel rest area in the foothills of an Austrian forest

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Two hard, practically indestructible materials—concrete and chrome steel—preserve, in the form of an abstract base, the memory of winter. The post Marte.Marte design concrete and steel rest area in the foothills of an Austrian forest appeared first on Åvontuura.

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MyPowerbank hacks London's Santander bikes so homeless people can charge their phones

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Central Saint Martins graduate Luke Talbot has created a portable charger that can be hooked up to rental bikes to allow people experiencing homelessness to charge their phones for free. On display as part of the Design Transforms exhibition at CSM during London Design Festival, MyPowerbank was designed to slot onto the chain of any Santander bicycle – rentable bikes provided by Transport for London – parked in one of the 800 docking stations across the capital.

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Tree House / Íntegra Studio Arquitetura

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© Base Fotografia architects: Íntegra Studio Arquitetura Location: São Francisco de Paula, RS, 95400-000, Brazil Project Year: 2022 Photographs: Base Fotografia Area: 538 ft2 Read more »

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Zaha Hadid Architects wins major China cultural district competition with large ‘feather’ roofs

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Zaha Hadid Architects has won a competition for the design of a new harborfront district in the Chinese city of Sanya. Located on the southern tip of Hainan island, the area attracts 80 million tourists each year for its forests and beaches, a demand that is driving the development of the new harbor district.

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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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Now and Forever, a stained glass piece by Kerry James Marshall, brings the civil rights struggle into Washington National Cathedral

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What does it say about the United States that, until 2017, stained glass portraits of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson adorned Washington National Cathedral—one of the country’s The post <em>Now and Forever</em>, a stained glass piece by Kerry James Marshall, brings the civil rights struggle into Washington National Cathedral appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Plant-filled courtyard connects steel and stone houses in Sydney

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Australian studio Retallack Thompson has constructed a steel extension for a heritage-listed stone terrace in Sydney and added a second house on the same plot to create a multi-generational family home. Steel House/Stone House was designed to resemble a tiny village, with the original 1830s terrace house and the new freestanding steel-framed building positioned at either end of the narrow lot, bookending a communal courtyard.

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Mirage Installation / Zeller & Moye + Katie Paterson

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© Iwan Baan architects: Katie Paterson architects: Zeller & Moye Location: 10600 N Tantau Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Iwan Baan Photographs: Hunter Kerhart Area: 209.

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Arquitectonica reveals designs for new $1 billion mixed-use project in Miami's Medical District

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Arquitectonica has been selected as the master planners and designers of a new $1 billion mixed-use healthcare development in Miami , the firm announced via a press release today. Site preparations will begin this year on the seven-acre Highland Park Miami development in the city’s Medical District. The plan for clients The Allen Morris Company and Black Salmon will increase the district’s total area by approximately ten percent, transforming it into the second largest such developme

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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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patrick bergsma’s broken ceramic vases & crafted bonsai trees explore our bond with nature

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in expanding china, patrick bergsma conveys that people and nature are one by creating bonsai trees that grow out of broken ceramic vases. The post patrick bergsma’s broken ceramic vases & crafted bonsai trees explore our bond with nature appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Shigeru Ban brings Paper Log House to Morocco in wake of earthquake

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Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban has created a prototype for a temporary house that he plans to roll out in Morocco following this month's devastating earthquake. The structure is the latest iteration of Ban's Paper Log House model, which he developed as a quick-to-construct and affordable shelter for victims of natural disasters.

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Waaggebouw Weighing House / NEXT architects

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© Loes van Duijvendijk architects: NEXT architects Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Loes van Duijvendijk Area: 2970.

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10 firms currently hiring Landscape Architects and Designers

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Archinect's latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs highlights 10 architecture and design firms across the country with exciting Landscape Architecture opportunities. To learn more about the various positions firms are offering, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series. Also, consult our Archinect Tips collection for helpful guidance on how to get that next job.

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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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herzog & de meuron’s first project in texas will bring mass-timber to austin

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the mixed-use, mass-timber development 'sixth&blanco' will bring ten residences, a hotel, and public retail to austin. The post herzog & de meuron’s first project in texas will bring mass-timber to austin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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WillemsenU submerges house under the ground in the Netherlands

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Dutch studio WillemsenU has completed a house that is partially buried underground to blend in with its rural surroundings in Eindhoven , the Netherlands. Appropriately called The House Under the Ground, the home is designed by WillemsenU to "enhance the beauty" of its site and act as a retreat for the couple who own it. WillemsenU has created The House Under the Ground Its design also offers privacy to its occupants, with the sleeping spaces lowered six metres into the ground and the protruding

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The W Macau, Zaha Hadid's Newest Addition to Studio City, Opens to the Public

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© Virgile Simon Bertrand | Zaha Hadid Architects, Studio City One of the two hotels Zaha Hadid Architects designed in their Hollywood -Inspired “Studio City” Resorts has just opened to the public. Located in the Cotai district of Macau, the resort features leisure, entertainment, and hospitality facilities, including one of Asia’s largest indoor & outdoor water parks.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Tokyo Imperial Hotel prepares for major expansion

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Paris-based Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects (ATTA) is moving forward with its plans for a major expansion of Frank Lloyd Wright 's beloved Imperial Hotel in Tokyo following their selection as the project’s winning design architect in November of 2021. The project will be the fourth such major overhaul of Yuzuru Watanabe’s original 1890 design and links Wright (who strove in his multiple renovations from 1923 onward to blend eastern and western motifs as much as possible) with the pr

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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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Detroit’s First 3D-Printed Home Was Made by a Robot That Used to Build Cars

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Citizen Robotics adapted the tech to print a two-bedroom cottage that serves as a concept for affordable housing in the city. Detroit has roughly 72,000 vacant lots according to the city’s Land Bank Authority, and some neighborhoods only have a few houses per block. Between them are wide open spaces, many of which have become meadows after a swath of landowners sold their property to the land bank and headed for the suburbs when times got tough during the deindustrialization of the automotive in

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Lego ditches plans to make bricks from recycled plastic bottles

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Danish toymaker Lego has abandoned its pilot programme to make recycled plastic bricks from discarded bottles after projections suggested that, adopted at scale, the material would ultimately have a higher carbon footprint. The company introduced its first prototype bricks using recycled PET (rPET) in 2021 as part of the aim to have all of its products made from sustainable materials by the end of the decade.

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PAU’s Domino Sugar Refinery Reopens as Brooklyn’s Newest Workspace

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Domino_s office buildings_ Ten Grand and The Refinery at Domino. Image © Max Touhey Two Trees Management announced the official reopening of The Refinery at Domino Sugar, one of Brooklyn’s most iconic buildings transformed into a modern workspace. The design of the adaptive reuse project, led by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) began in 2017 with the purpose of reimagining the monument to become a point of connection between the existing neighborhood and the recaptured waterfront.

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Archinect Jobs' latest featured employers are MIT, Eigelberger, DXA, Once–Future Office, and MGA

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This week's curated employer highlight features four architecture and design firms, alongside one university with current job openings in Cambridge , Aspen , New York City/Brooklyn , and Philadelphia. For even more positions, visit the Archinect job board and browse our active community of job seekers , firms , and schools. The Program in Media Arts and Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in th

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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.