ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

© Mohamed Aly Etman The “Soil Sisters” initiative explores how architectural design and sustainable material practices can contribute to soil nutrition and resilience. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

This omnipresence is no coincidence; the versatility of plastic has made it suitable for a variety of applications, and was described by its inventor—Leo Baekeland— as “the material of a thousand uses.” Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 20, 2022

These additions to the urban environment improve the quality of cities by connecting spaces and shortening travel distances, and their introduction can be beneficial not only to pedestrians but also to cyclists seeking a more environmentally friendly method of transport. © Norbert Tukaj. Read more ».

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The realities of climate change have driven another big year in material innovation in 2024. Find out more about Ame Flaxwood tiles by Christien Meindertsma and Dzek Sometimes the innovation is not in making something new but making us rethink something old.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Courtesy of Locus For decades, our society and the development of our built environment have been strongly associated with intensive extractive processes. While these methods were fundamental to the growth of urban areas, they also laid the groundwork for significant challenges that contemporary generations face today. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 5, 2025

Courtesy of Messe Mnchen The use of innovative tools, techniques, materials, and technologies to shape the future of construction is a subject that captivates professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and planning, as well as investors and industry leaders. Read more

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool. You add a layer when you're cold and take off a layer when you're hot."

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Established in 2018 as a collaborative venture after working for large, established firms, the small studio of five seeks inspiration in the rugged beauty and self-reliant spirit of its Pacific Northwest environment.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment. At their core, they offer experiences of exploration and discovery, showcasing the intricate relationship between sunlight, plants, and indoor environments. Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 4, 2024

Image Courtesy of MASSLAB In every city, urban housing projects represent most of the built environments, reflecting an intricate weave of societal needs and architectural visions.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

Courtesy of Limbo Accra Running from November 11, 2023 until March 10, 2024, The Sharjah Architecture Triennia l celebrates innovations in the built environment , particularly in the global south. WaiWai's showcase spotlights three instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan, highlighting their significant evolution.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 21, 2024

Guests and stakeholders are increasingly advocating for sustainably certified structures, achieved through eco-friendly installations and innovative solutions, such as green roofs, eco-friendly materials, and innovative facades.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2024

Far from being a regressive approach, the term remains open to innovations but seeks to rebalance the industry’s reliance on mechanization. It thus favors an architecture of fewer components, minimized dependence on high-tech solutions, and a preference for low-embodied carbon materials. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The traditional construction industry suffers from inefficiencies that render methods slow, expensive, or harmful to the environment. Excessive material waste and lengthy build times pose significant challenges to built environment professionals, calling attention to the complexity and rigidity of conventional construction processes.

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Archinect

JANUARY 2, 2025

Designed to foster creativity and productivity, this space is more than an office - it is a dynamic hub for innovation and teamwork. Sleek furnishings and a neutral color palette provide a calming yet energizing environment, making it an ideal setting for creative thinking. The integration of greenery and natural light through.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this context, aspects such as flexibility, reliability, and simplicity emerge as distinctive elements, both in architecture and in the components that constitute it, including materials. This dynamic enables a more agile response to new trends, influences, and product innovations that arise in the built environment.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2024

From compositional, geographic, and environmental elements, facades incorporate a series of gestures that shape the building envelope, serving as the interface between the environment and life inside the building. They generate a positive impact on the built environment by seamlessly incorporating sustainable energy production into buildings.

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2024

” In announcing Kéré as an award recipient, the organization applauded the architect’s “ exemplary leadership in providing the Gando community the means towards a socially, economically, and ecologically sustainable future through projects that focus on education, health, and the environment.”

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 2, 2025

This meticulous effort focuses on identifying projects that stand out for their design and their positive impact on the environment, innovative use of materials and techniques, and ability to address current needs. Read more

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2023

The 2023 iteration of the group show draws attention to expressions of sustainability in its numerous forms, ranging from a focus on the environment and urban landscape to the unfolding conversations on innovation, reuse, community, and inclusion.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of RHEINZINK In architectural design, materials play a crucial role not only in shaping a building's aesthetics but also in its performance and in reflecting the ideologies of its creators. Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In addition, the candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: material culture, climate, design innovation, geography, design culture, urbanization, and environment. We seek individuals with the capacity for cross-disc.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Image Courtesy of Pan Architetti Italy's influence on contemporary design has been profound and captivating, with Italian architecture consistently bridging cultural heritage and innovation, from advancements in construction techniques to the evolution of the neoclassical style. Read more »

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2024

Concurrently, global challenges like climate change, population growth, conflicts and resource depletion accentuate threats to food security, underscoring the need for urgent innovation and adaptation. Within this landscape, smart agriculture technology is emerging in visionary projects.

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Archinect

JANUARY 21, 2022

With mass timber's popularity increasing over the years, it has become a difficult building material to obtain as of late. This year's winning courses have been recognized for their "effective and innovative curricula that create a stimulating and evidence-based environment for learning about timber.". Each winner will recei.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The environment of educational facilities thus becomes a canvas for the cultivation of creativity, curiosity, and growth. For architects, educational spaces are an opportunity for exploration, as they gather eager students together with professors and experts in their respective fields.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 7, 2022

will explore innovations in the design and delivery of affordable housing across the country. A new exhibition at the National Building Museum ( NBM ) in Washington, D.C.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2022

Last week, the AIA/ACSA's Committee on the Environment (COTE) announced the top ten green new buildings of 2022. The competition recognizes 10 exceptional studio projects that integrate creative and innovative design strategies," shares the competition organizers. Today we share the top ten student projects.

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Archinect

AUGUST 26, 2022

For the competition, students were challenged “to explore a variety of innovations and tools to improve climate conditions with concrete building materials in the design and construction of an ideal Habitat home.”

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At its heart, Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrates products and materials that redefine the possibilities of design, technology and sustainability within architecture. Notably, sustainability is a prevalent theme, with many products incorporating recycled materials and strategies to reduce environmental impact.”

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Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2023

The AIA Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have announced this year’s winners of the 2023 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition. The winners of the 2023 competition can be viewed below.

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Archinect

MAY 4, 2023

Studio Gang has completed work on the $465 million new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

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Archinect

APRIL 1, 2022

Earlier on Archinect: Joseph Choma explains why folding is important to the field of architecture His work centers on material innovation, experimental construction methods, and the impact of complex geometries on the built environment.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Image © Hadi Teherani Architects, Brick Visual Architectural competitions play a crucial role in developing the architectural profession and in advancing the quality of the built environment. The selected projects represent explorations in various design solutions, materials, and construction methods.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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Deezen

OCTOBER 7, 2024

US firm Glasst Innovation Company has launched the "world's first peelable architectural paint ", which can be applied to a range of surfaces and peeled off by hand. Unpaint is a carbon-negative product, meaning it removes more CO2 from the environment than it emits during its entire lifecycle," Botero said.

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