ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The allure of all-glass facades and the pursuit of curtain walls with larger panes of continuous glass have often come at the cost of functionality. This raises the question: is passive ventilation strategy becoming obsolete in high-rise design, or can operable systems be integrated effectively into our high-tech towers?

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2023

This discovery laid the foundation for understanding the nature of light and developing color theory, which had a significant impact not only in the scientific field but also in artistic disciplines such as painting, photography and architecture.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Almost a self-explanatory name for façade systems consisting of two layers, usually glass, wherein air flows through the intermediate cavity. The airflow through the intermediate cavity can occur naturally or be mechanically driven, and the two glass layers may include sun protection devices. © ArchDaily Double skin façades.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Glazing work was carried out by Fluid Glass. The focal point of the extension is a curved glass bay window that brings in natural light and provides views of the garden. This feature, executed by Fluid Glass, creates a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2024

The new Greenville County Administration Building spans four stories and is designed with a glass curtain wall that “symbolically removes the boundary between the public and government officials.” Foster + Partners has completed a new home for Greenville County administrators in South Carolina. “The.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light. These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The brief for the four-bedroom, five-bathroom property in Studio City "was to design a home using all natural materials", according to Diaz, who has developed several single-family homes across the city. The post Rob Diaz uses all natural materials to build house in Los Angeles appeared first on Dezeen.

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ArchDaily

MAY 14, 2024

Image © Kit Leong via Shutterstock The Wayfarers Chapel , known locally as "The Glass Church," was designed by Lloyd Wright, the eldest son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright , and completed in 1951.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Photographs have revealed the Casa de Vidrio greenhouse in Chile by architecture studio Max Nez Arquitectos , which hasvaulted roofs made of glass bricks. Extra-translucent glass clads the exterior and the faces of the vaults. "In

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Archinect

AUGUST 4, 2022

Image © The Donum Estate and Studio Other Spaces Image © The Donum Estate and Studio Other Spaces The scheme was conceived through a deep reflection on the site’s natural elements, taking what the designers call a “vertical slice” through the site.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 23, 2024

What's more: residential projects of the era, in particular, blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor, flawlessly merging interior and exterior spaces to reflect a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

The first renderings of the new ballpark reveal an enclosed dome design framed by a north-looking panoramic view of Las Vegas attractions, made possible by the world’s largest cable-net glass wall in left field. Fans will enter and be oriented to the stadium via a large glass a.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Glass blocks are making their mark in contemporary architecture, proving theyre more than just functional. Their ability to filter natural light, improve insulation and add texture has made them a go-to material for creating visually striking and efficient designs. The canopy uses alternating transparent glass and mirror panels.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

According to the project team, four core principles influenced the museum’s design: community, nature, education, and the preservation of the museum’s vast collections. It is on track to be the largest cultural project to date in the city. The museum will also be a hub for research.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What is billed by the team to be the "world's largest climatized reading space" is composed of a glass curtain wall fronted by a forest of sculptural columns resembling ginko trees in a design that harkens the natural landscape to affect an "emotional connection" between people, books, and the environment.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2024

A rich palette of redwood, teak, Douglas fir, concrete, and glass feature carefully throughout the home, which sits on a 7-acre hillside lot and is replete with a two-car garage, four bedrooms, three baths, a storeroom, and separate guest quarters. Six concrete towers work to elevate the home above the tree line, allowing for a floati.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It was a classic glass-half-empty/glass-half-full gesture. The tortuous nature of the outcome, watered down and officially toothless, left me feeling glum. If we can’t agree on the nature of the problem, it will be exceptionally difficult to fix it. To offer perspective, I reached out to longtime activist Bill McKibben.

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Archinect

MAY 9, 2023

A team comprising Orange Architects, Felixx , Ballast Nedam West, and ABT has completed a mixed-use residential scheme in Amsterdam inspired by various natural forms.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 1, 2023

Connecting homes to nature through copious amounts of glass creates serene environments while maintaining stable home temperatures. Below, see how five homes utilize sliding glass doors regardless of the weather, while maintaining energy performance. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The new, 15-story glass commercial space was constructed inside the building’s old brick masonry shell, offering tenants 460,000 square feet of Class A office space enhanced by carefully-inserted biophilic elements and marked by the firm’s attenuation to ascendant health and wellness considerations typical in modern workplace design.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 16, 2024

Made up of many long, thin roofs with irregular pitches laid alongside each other, a sawtooth roof positions its steeper edges – filled with glass panels – away from the equator. Read more »

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Archinect

OCTOBER 18, 2023

” Off-white glass-reinforced concrete with exposed aggregates is integrated into the facade to “harken to the natural landscape.” ” I.

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Archinect

JANUARY 4, 2023

Named ANNA Stay, the project is recognized for its sustainable design that allows its guests to reconnect with themselves and nature. The structure features two protective sliding shells: an inner shell comprising double glass and an outer shell made of wood. The glass layer can also be slid open to inject cool air to enter.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Clad in Western red cedar and embellished with Texas Lueder limestone columns, broad overhangs, and exposed wood beams, it's a stunning bayou home anchored by glass walls that connect it to the surrounding landscape – and keep it safe when Mother Nature rages.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Its two-story interior is organized around a need for natural light in educational spaces and the desire to frame a street-level exterior Viewing Garden that serves as a “counterpoint to the surrounding urban landscape” while adding “visual interest to the indoor experience.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Designed as a central hub to connect the kitchen, classrooms , and instructional garden, the courtyard is accessed from the classrooms by large glass roll-up doors, creating a natural circulation flow from the classrooms to the courtyard to the gardens and greenhouse.

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Archinect

APRIL 2, 2024

The rectilinear base is wrapped in glass, allowing for natural light and interior views for the public on the outside. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snøhetta (@snohetta) Through an unorthodox use of geometries, the building seeks to distinguish itself from the rest of the local skyline.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Named 50 West 66th Street , the scheme is described by Snøhetta as having a “striking geometry” with a “natural palette of refined materials.”

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When first responders attempted to remove the cabana debris, like broken glass and cracked and displaced slabs, someone tipped Strang off. We were going to anyway, but Mother Nature came in first and said: Time for a real renovation." We were going to anyway, but Mother Nature came in first and said: Time for a real renovation."

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Next to a glass-block wall, Interlude House’s black tub is naturally well lit in the day, but the dark surfaces surrounding it change the atmosphere at night. Image © Chalermwat Wongchompoo Synonyms for ‘dark’ read like a who’s who of negativity. Read more »

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Archinect

JULY 18, 2024

Though the enclosure is entirely glass, the interior has the character of a room made of wood as the trusses are very tightly spaced, and the CLT roof deck is left exposed. The inversely raised roof floods the space with natural light. AIA New York State 2023 Honor Award AIANY 2024 Merit Award

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

with a deep regard for nature. Located in the dunes of Aerdenhout, this sustainable and energy-neutral villa offers ample residential comfort, while staying connected to, and respectful of, the adjacent Natura2000 nature reserve. The floating glass volume. Paul de Ruiter Architects designed Villa A.

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Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2024

Situated within a nature reserve in Getterön, the 12-metre-tall and seven-metre-wide tower by White Arkitekter has a hyperboloid structure composed of 140 beams combined with metal rings. Elsewhere, Slovenian studio Korpnik Produkcija recently completed an Observation Tower topped with an angular glass cafe resembling a crystal.

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2024

Collectively named ‘The Houses at 8899 Beverly’ the eight homes seek to be “harmoniously linked yet individual” with architectural forms “combining natural materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete, and stone.” ” Concrete House. Image credit: Olson Kundig / The Agency Concrete House.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Natural light is an essential design element that profoundly impacts a home’s aesthetics, energy efficiency, and livability. The Importance of Natural Light in Residential Design Understanding the value of natural light in a home extends beyond simply creating bright spaces.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Read: SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles Approaching from the south, visitors are greeted by a new forecourt activated by a rectangular water feature that bounces light into the building's lobby through wall-to-wall vertical windows. Thick stone walls block natural light in the climate-controlled exhibition space.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed the Far Rockaway Library in New York, which is wrapped in fritted, orange ombre glass covered with thin, white script by Brooklyn artist José Parlá. The post Snøhetta wraps Queens library in orange ombre glass covered with script appeared first on Dezeen.

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