Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, new materials continually emerge, pushing the boundaries of design and performance. One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Looking Glass Lodge is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and was developed for a client whose parents established a nature reserve there in the 1960s. Looking Glass Lodge is clad in timber. The building has electrochromic glass for added privacy. The lodge sits on a nature reserve.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2024

Read: Jean Verville lines Montreal row house with sculptural plywood interiors From the garden room, glass doors lead into the open-plan ground floor. The ground floor is left raw, and the more intimate [upper] floors are treated in wood, a more noble material," said the studio's founder Jean Benoît Vétillard.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Modern Architecture Concept

MARCH 21, 2022

Planning to renovate your exterior? Here’s how to choose the right materials! Choosing the right exterior materials for your home can be a hard task. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing the right exterior materials for your home: Climate. Photos By: Unsplash. Slate Roofs.

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Archinect

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The new 3-story building uses materials common to the neighborhood; brick and glass block, applying them in innovative ways to create an aesthetic familiar with the surroundings and at the same time new and inviting.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

Internally, sheets of glass-reinforced gypsum are individually shaped to enclose an organic, cave-like hall. The gentle curves lend the space a fluid feel that contrasts with the rigid, geometric appearance of the exterior. Read: Inuce illuminates Chinese church with giant blue stained-glass window.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. The structure is pulled back from the exterior walls," the studio said. Sliding glass doors continue throughout the home. "We

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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2023

Izquierdo Lehmann has designed a round lakeside house near Lago Ranco in southern Chile that is wrapped in glass with a series of wood-clad boxes projecting from its sides. A window above the bed holds the triangular truss However, modular construction methods helped to maintain a sense of cohesion on the exterior.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Local architecture firm La Base Studio has renovated a glass and concrete home, wrapping it in a delicate privacy and shading screen on a lush site in Buenos Aires , Argentina. Sliding glass doors open to the garden The sliding glass doors open to the garden and pool deck, blurring the interior and exterior relationship.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. The exterior walls include 2,500 cast stone panels hung on gently sloped walls curving vertically and horizontally.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Today, glass is one of the key materials specified to control what we experience inside a building, from views and daylight to heating and cooling. Glass has been used for thousands of years, holding both practical uses and cultural meaning. Bendheim is one of the world’s foremost resources for specialty architectural glass.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Brickwork extends across the floor of the basement Organised across four floors and a basement level, the white-walled gallery spaces sit alongside the existing staircase, lift, service and storage areas, where the structure's rough material finishes have been left exposed. The photography is by Yongjoon Choi.

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Archinect

JANUARY 26, 2024

“The architects immersed the concrete and glass house in the landscape so that a series of green rooftop terraces gently step down from the street to the river below.” Views, portals, and material continuity join the interior and exterior spaces. You feel immersed in the surrounding forest.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The shape of the gable, how it is detailed, and its style depends on the structural system used, which reflects regional aesthetics, climate and material availability. These drawings not only tell a story of materials and assembly but also of structure and how a person will experience the space. Modern Countryside Villa.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Image: Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM The brief called for repairs affecting the material character of the building (terrazzo flooring, refinished exterior columns, and a glass mosaic tile wall) and fixes to water-damaged ceilings.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 3, 2022

Fluoropolymers and other plastic materials, such as a fluoropolymer, are inherently UV-durable and can be utilized in outdoor applications. In most cases, these improved plastic materials are highly weatherable and can last for years in outdoor applications. Both have a smaller weight than glass and better impact resistance than glass.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Rose is a guesthouse made of concrete, weathering steel, glass and water. The steel exterior seems private and fully immersed in the wild nature, whilst the inner part of the building is opposite – open and fragile due to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide the interaction of nature and the interior.

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2022

Curved cement-screed walls with embedded rows of vertical glass bars characterise this spa in Prague designed by local studio Formafatal. The spa's main treatment area features three rooms that are delineated by rows of perpendicular glass bars, in reference to the vertical design of the building's facade.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Operable glass walls flank the living spaces of this sprawling Texas ranch, which was designed by Sanders Architecture to appear "like it rose up from the land". The walls of the central area were constructed with stacked sandstone , which gives the area the feeling of being an exterior space. The interiors feature weathered materials.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Use reclaimed construction materials where possible The 14 ft. x 34 ft.CL20 minimally connects to the existing house with a glass box connecting space. This allows floor plan flexibility and eliminates exterior shear walls. The CL20 exterior walls are custom installed dual pane insulated glass and proprieta.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

This opens to a generous patio via sliding glass doors. Through large glass panels that open widely, the house integrates with the ambient vegetation, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior," they explained. An open-plan dining area connects to a patio via sliding glass. The photography is by Luis Young.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For a renovation and expansion of the Design Museum Gent, an innovative new recycling process is turning old bits of broken concrete and glass into the bricks that will cover the museum’s exterior. This approach utilizes local materials rather than extracting clay or importing mass-produced bricks from elsewhere.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Terracotta is a material that spans millennia. With a range of colors, textures, and forms, this ceramic is a material used throughout history. Now we’re inviting experts in materials, architecture, and interiors to discuss the Future of Materials for an entire week this September. Register here !

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Diverging from the common response of infill design that orients the home toward front and back yards, LOHA articulated punctures on all sides of this home’s exterior skin. A steel moment frame frees the skin from structural restraints, allowing an unrestricted rhythm of Profilit channel glass and solid cement fiberboard panels.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The exterior of the store is clad in a light plaster material and the walls feature decorative murals. Recycled materials were used throughout. The design makes use of environmentally-friendly materials, such as recycled plastics, glass and wood panels," it said. Glass display cases hold smaller items.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

Image courtesy Ennead Architects The building's material palette will primarily comprise concrete and glass, with an exterior texture that mirrors the ancient sea stacks present in the state park. The museum will also be a hub for research.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Raised above its sloping site on a concrete podium containing garage space, GRAAM Architecture 's design was informed by a desire to use materials and companies local to the area. The choice of materials means the structure could be entirely dry-process built, with the concrete elements prefabricated before being brought to the site.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2023

Architect and restauranteur Elly Ward has opened the low-impact restaurant Edit in London, drawing inspiration from its vegan, minimal-waste menu to create an interior filled with reused and recycled materials. Visitors to the restaurant can view the studio's models through a large glass door, adding a decorative touch to the space.

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Architonic

JANUARY 19, 2022

The glass-shatter sound effect has been a mainstay of classic comedy routines for a long time. Whenever a lightweight prop object flies off-screen or stage, it inevitably smashes through glass a beat later. This is because <a href="[link] glass products</a> are completely different from their ancestry.

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BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Multifunctional, fire-rated glass offers a solution. However, secure entry vestibules may need to incorporate fire-rated materials.

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