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This Tehran office building features a sloped green roof and exterior structure

Avontuura

The post This Tehran office building features a sloped green roof and exterior structure appeared first on Åvontuura. The volume of the building is drawn out of the ground, creates a visually beautiful skyline and harmony with the environment.

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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

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The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022. Meanwhile, the exterior catalog now includes roofing and insulation materials, with refreshed data reflecting current manufacturing and environmental standards.

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Elevated Exteriors: 12 Award-Winning Products Transforming Outdoor Spaces

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A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. But a well-designed exterior can do so much more than just boost property value; it can improve energy efficiency, transform underused spaces and even enhance occupant well-being.

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Atelier Hajný tops rural hut in Czechia with trapezoidal roof

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Czech studio Atelier Hajn has transformed a derelict 1970s stone hut into a metal-clad countryside getaway named Skylight Hut with a trapezoidal roof and warm, wood-lined interiors. Its exterior is clad in metal To turn the hut into a spacious home, the studio stripped its interiors and reduced the enveloping stone walls to a height of 2.4-metres.

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Arup, USGBC California launch comprehensive rebuilding guide for California wildfire victims

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The information included allows for a decision matrix to be established using recommendations for everything related to building systems/envelopes, landscaping, roofs, exterior walls, windows, ventilation, a new building’s placement, and more.

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Pushing Boundaries: 11 Exteriors That Use Fabric For Protection, Shape, and Longevity

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Advanced and durable materials have turned fabric into a facade and roof alternative that has sparked a highly specialized sector within the construction industry and created some of the most intriguing exteriors around the globe. Read more »

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Hat-shaped metal roof shelters Hee House by Studio Ellsinger

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Local practice Studio Ellsinger has topped a small holiday cabin on Sweden 's west coast with a hat-shaped aluminium roof to "trigger curiosity" and offer protection from its wild surroundings. The clients had bought a very rural and wild plot on the west coast of Sweden, and they wanted a similar approach," he continued.

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