Deezen

APRIL 24, 2023

Iruarrizaga designed the 500-square-metre house with a timber-clad upper level that bridges two rectangular concrete structures. The home is located by a lake in southern Chile Large windows on all sides of the upper level provide views of the surrounding landscape, including the lake, mountains and nearby Mocho Choshuenco volcano.

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EntreArchitect

AUGUST 1, 2021

It’s a fact; many times residential structures are simple and straight-forward enough that a structural engineer is not required. Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. Small, punched window openings allow for long, rigid shearwalls. Large Footprints.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Behind the elegant dark wooden façade and bold aesthetics are particularly progressive engineering strategies that imbue the structure with remarkable resilience: the building was designed to withstand the force of possible avalanches. Upon first glance, Avalanche Chalet appears to be an elegant but cozy ski retreat.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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Santa Cruz Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an era when sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource conservation are paramount concerns in the construction industry, Advanced Framing, also known as Optimum Value Engineering (OVE), has emerged as a revolutionary construction method. It involves a departure from conventional practices that often overbuild structures.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The house was very inwardly focused with low-lying windows that you couldn’t see out of unless you ducked or sat down. The original house was clad entirely with cedar shingles both inside and out: the walls, roof, and ceilings. The client described it as living inside a tree.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Vitrocsa, a pioneering Swiss glass manufacturer, has built on this idea through a revolutionary approach to window design. Vitrocsa seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to create windows that transcend the boundaries of conventional architectural aesthetics.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2023

Near the historic neighbourhood of Coyoacán, the symmetrical, glass-clad tower rises from an urban fabric that comprises single-family homes and low-rises, so Mitikah is by far the tallest structure in the vicinity. Torre Mitikah is the 'ventana al infinito' [window to infinity], that meets the human need to reach for the heavens.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Promotion: the Turnable Corner system is one of the key products from minimal window brand Vitrocsa , which is designed to allow uninterrupted views with the glazing stored out of sight. At the Château Troplong Mondot, the windows are moved to enable a seamless transition from restaurant to winery. Photo by Romain Ricard.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2023

New Affiiliates has repurposed an architectural mockup for a garden shed structure Architectural models are used in many large construction projects for design review. New Affiliates and Steward Halevy saw an opportunity to try and use these models to replace public structures in Queens, which they noticed were often in disrepair.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2024

The four-storey office building has been extended sideways and upwards and wrapped in glazed bricks , arranged to draw attention to the circular window of the neighbouring Grade II-listed church. The structure was powder coated where it became visible. The photography is by Daniel Shearing courtesy of Corstorphine & Wright.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2023

A house design with an Australian theme with a composite structure Finding a home suitable for a big family that provides all the modern amenities like an Australian new house design can be difficult, especially when you are an NRI couple unfamiliar with the local area. What is composite structure?

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

” The 108,000-square-foot addition was designed by architects Hickok Cole with Arup providing mass timber and sustainable building engineering services. Opened in September, the scheme is also the “first high-rise overbuild timber structure in North America” according to the team.

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2024

Originally built in 1929 by Arizona architecture firm Fitzhugh & Byron, the structure underwent a fire in 1984. The structure consists of a four-storey main building and a seven-storey bell tower, which sits at the church's front corner. In the courtyard, paving was reduced to a minimum and mixed with "decomposed granite".

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is now open. ” The design activates the adjacent Engineering Quad and extends the vitality of campus into the building, where a five-story central atrium creates a hub of activity, connecting to seminar rooms, break areas, and informal gathering spaces. Source by SOM.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Fireplaces, warm lighting and large windows offering views of the Teton Range are among the features at the renovated and expanded Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming , which is the only commercial airport within an American national park. The structural supports are meant to have "an elegant and minimal presence".

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Westeck News

JULY 15, 2022

Net Zero News – UBCO Skeena the first student residence in Canada to receive Passive House certification with WESTECK PH Certified Windows! All in, the structure requires one-third the amount of energy of a typical residence building. Learn more about Westeck’s high performance Vinyl Slider Windows.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Constrained by the neighborhood’s strict zoning rules and the unique site’s environmental sensitivities, Worrell Yeung delicately inserted the structure within the smallest footprint possible, and without removing any existing trees, minimizing the impact on the pristine landscape. Post it here.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2024

The chapel has an exposed concrete structure "The simple chapel volume, set in the vast nature, is constructed as a lifted box, signifying a separation from the secular world," explained Eunsok. "It Equipment engineer: Jusung Eng. Mechanical engineer: Jusung Eng. Electrical engineer: Hangil Eng.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

Architect Mark Stoner has led the restoration of Philip Johnson's Brick House It follows the building's closure in 2008 after the structure suffered ongoing "water intrusion" due to its sloping site. It measures half the depth of the Glass House, although both structures are 56 feet long (17 metres).

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Deezen

JUNE 18, 2024

The structures were designed to offer a connection to the rolling terrain The third structure will hold a tasting room and is slated to open in 2026. All of the structures are designed to offer a connection to the rolling terrain striped with grape vines. Daylight also enters the space through a wall made of channel glass.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

dMFK Architects renovated Voysey House The team aimed to revive the structure's original character reversing a series of renovations over the past 100 years following its conversion into offices after a fire in 1928. This included replacing the non-original windows with steel reproductions of the original frames.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: R Architecture / @ rarchitecture_au Footprint: 4,090 square feet Builder: Bluefern Projects Structural & Civil Engineer: Smartbuild Engineering Photographer: Chris Murray Photography From the Architect: " Mahogany House is the family residence of Gaurav and Vishakha Rajadhyax, who envisioned (..)

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 24, 2022

Unfortunately, windows are often overlooked since homeowners may not always consider them during home renovations. However, updating your windows during a remodel or renovation is a great idea. Types of Replacement Windows. Ultimately, how to choose the best replacement windows for your needs will be a challenging task.

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Deezen

JULY 9, 2024

Finnish studio AOR Architects has completed the Monio School and Cultural Centre in Hyrylä, using over 5,000 industrial timber logs to create a structure that references the area's traditional wooden villas. It is a fascinatingly simple way of building. Different spatial groups are located in the log houses on three floors."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The challenge became how to coordinate the new, straight structural frame to tie into the two cottages, whose imperial brick layers had moved and settled differently over the years." At Number 5, the studio added large green-steel Crittall windows and doors that lead out to the garden, as well as skylights to filter light from above.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Raking clerestory windows are another key design element. They wrap around the house, allowing our clients to enjoy the movement of sun or moon as they track across the sky, and the dance of light across the interior’s structural elements."

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Dwell

JULY 22, 2024

The San Francisco home by Craig Steely Architecture features a giant round window, bright yellow cabinetry, and a groovy slatted feature that overlooks it all. Creative solutions for living optimized the existing structure. Have one to share? Post it here.

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BD+C

JUNE 20, 2024

2024 Timber-Strong Design Build Competition: Small Buildings, Big Educational Opportunities 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/20/2024 - 12:14 Student-led teams have 90 minutes to erect attractive, durable, engineered wood structures. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog Some designed playhouses. One team created a “barndominium.”

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2024

AECOM and Luis Vidal + Architects have created a terminal for Boston Logan International Airport A massive red roof slopes over the south facade of the terminal, where it was interspersed with windows to create views of the city. On the opposite side, where the gates are, the face of the structure is mostly glass.

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Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Read: TW Ryan Architecture clads pyramidal Montana house in weathering steel To boost the home's energy efficiency and thermal comfort, the team created a super-tight envelope using wood-fibre insulation and triple-pane doors and windows. The house also has an energy-recovery ventilation system.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Pasadena-based studio Hopson Rodstrom Design ( H/RD ), designed the structure to "embrace" the higher-scale zoning that exists along thoroughfares in areas of the city generally filled with low-lying structures. Office interiors on the ground floor open up to the courtyard via floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

Called Zilker Studios, the structure includes 110 affordable apartments operated by local housing organisation Foundation Communities. The internal common areas on the ground floor have surfaces painted with bright colours and internal windows to help spread light.

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The Architect's Guide

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Dormer Windows Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Adding a dormer window is a common way of renovating an attic to become a bedroom. Like a bay window addition, the dormer window adds a bit of extra square feet to the inside of the house. What is a Dormer Window?

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang has expanded a California college through the addition of mass-timber structures that were informed by how fungi grow in the wild. Four buildings were designed to complement the existing structures – California modern-style buildings with stucco walls and splashes of colour – and the woodland environment.

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