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Grass House by BLDUS

Archinect

Utilizing natural, traditional building materials processed with simple but modern techniques, the Grass House proposes a contextual and healthy alternative to standard stick-frame construction. The Grass House calls into question the fundamentals of the built environment while retaining roots in traditional aesthetics and craftsmanship.

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How a Diverse Portfolio of Architectural Projects Unlocks the Wisdom of Travel

Architizer

Each design tells a story not only of its function but also of the people, traditions and environment that shape it. In a way, architecture becomes a two-way exchange: the design adapts to reflect the spirit of its environment, while the designer absorbs lessons that redefine their creative process.

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 06:29 Voice of the Brand Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Finish In any weather zone, nearly any type of finish can be used on IMPs.

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Beyond Architectural Mood Boards: Theorizing Spaces that Adapt to Human Emotion

Architizer

Would the people themselves input commands to a central server, thus controlling their environment more effectively? Constants philosophy advocates that by letting homo ludens roam free, he himself would seek to explore and transform his environment according to his ever-changing needs.

Space 109
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A Larger-Than-Average Home for the Street Still Plays Nice With Its Melbourne Neighborhood

Dwell

The functional and spatial concept is an arrangement into four zones: communal areas in the center around a northern courtyard garden, with parents and childrens rooms to the back and front, all facing north, and utilities along the south. We chose our rooms not to be rectangular: walls are angled, ceilings sloped.

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15 Years of NYC’s High Line: A Closer Look at Its Impact on Urban Design

Architizer

Agri-tecture: Embracing Nature in the Urban Environment High Line by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro , New York City, New York The first phase of the High Line, stretching from the Meatpacking District to West 20th Street (a lively area with cobblestone streets and boutique shops), brought a unique vision to life.

IT 124
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Undulating green roof helps Creek Cabin "live in harmony with the surrounding environment"

Deezen

Creek Cabin is a house in Suffolk by MAP Architecture and Jon Broome Architects "For me, this project was about finding a way to live in harmony with the surrounding environment," MAP Architecture partner Robert Mawson told Dezeen. The photography is by David Valinsky.

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