ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Efficiency was directly linked to innovative technological devices that adorned buildings with gadgets. Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

While most constructions today still opt for traditional pitched or flat roofs, advancements in construction materials and techniques are leading to greater design exploration and layout variations. This has resulted in a rise in green roofs , passive insulation solutions, and more innovative uses of rooftops.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

They employ an ancient technique called “bracket set construction” that requires no nails or metal parts to connect wooden structural elements. So what is with the hype about innovation in “mass timber” construction over the past few years? The Japanese build log cabins with imported material that might as well be gold.

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ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2024

Recognized for intelligent design and collaboration with clients and local communities, the award winners also showcase innovative construction techniques and thoughtful material selections. Read more »

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After Seratech's carbon-neutral cement won the 2022 Obel Award , Dezeen has rounded up six ways in which researchers are working to decarbonise concrete – the single most polluting building material in the world. Below, we've rounded up six of the most innovative projects across both approaches: Photo is by Helene Sandberg.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Both feature facades made from large prefabricated concrete modules , showcasing the brutalist aesthetic and a dedication to using industrial materials and innovative construction techniques for their time. Located side by side, these buildings share a striking architectural style. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2024

” The organizers also noted Kéré’s development of innovative construction strategies that “combine traditional building techniques and materials with modern construction methods.”

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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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Although these practices are fairly absent in contemporary building techniques, new technological innovations expand the prospects of timber construction in architecture. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, the design’s use of lightweight materials and the repetition of simple units allowed for fast and precise assembly, revolutionizing construction techniques and setting a precedent for future large-scale architectural projects. This efficient, industrial approach reduced construction time significantly.

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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. As a result, students preparing to enter the field of architecture and construction must learn the techniques and applications that fall in line with mass timber trends affecting the industry.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

” The program says each design offers a unique and diverse range of innovative craftsmanship techniques, materials, and applications. Since 2013, this international design competition has provided the chance for up-and-coming designers to win the prestigious award for innovative design excellence.

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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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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2022

Expertise in facade design has become a growing niche for firms and individuals who specialize in building envelopes, facade fabrication techniques, and performance-based design solutions. A facade specialist helps firms create unique building exteriors that blend architecture, engineering, and material innovation.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA. Exploring materials beyond traditional masonry cladding or commercial curtain wall systems, Cupa Pizarras has developed natural slate rainscreen facades.

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Archinect

AUGUST 18, 2023

According to the school, the LeFevre Fellowship has "supported architects and designers with a range of research interests, including history, theory, contemporary culture, media, technology, material assembly, and advanced digital techniques. The 2023–2024 LeFevre Fellow is awarded to designer, writer, and educator Samiha Meem.

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Since 2018 Trendease International has been scouting talent from around the world for the Surface Design Show and we are excited to bring the next selection of innovative minds to showcase at the Business Design Centre in February,” commented Jennifer Castoldi CEO and Chief Creative Director, Trendease International.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether it’s reimagining traditional techniques or experimenting with unconventional materials, LUO Studio is challenging the status quo by asking a simple question: How can architecture do better? So, what exactly are they doing to shake things up? Let’s take a closer look. Beginning with Version 1.0

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ArchDaily

JUNE 8, 2023

Image Courtesy of MAKHNO Studio Whether temporary or permanent, pavilions and urban installations represent an opportunity for architects to experiment with different shapes, materials, and textures. The results are often theatrical, welcoming visitors to new types of spaces, and blending the exterior and the interior.

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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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Architizer

AUGUST 6, 2024

As architectural tendencies have shifted towards more complex, dynamic and human-centered designs, the techniques and approaches in architectural photography have evolved to match. This technique can make the architecture feel more three-dimensional and dynamic, adding a sense of depth and realism.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These include making use of local materials with tactile qualities and ensuring a building is formed of interconnected spaces that are tailored to children's activities. All materials were used as sparingly as possible, they were obtained close to the site and all assembly and construction happened directly on the plot.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. These fashion and textile design students have created garments that showcase the their materiality in addition to their overall design.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This year, there was a noticeable trend for the many temporary installations that dot the festival area to be constructed from biomaterials – materials derived from living organisms such as plants, animals and fungi. These ranged from common ones, including wood and paper, to more experimental materials.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This cultural fusion feels highly innovative, functional and multi-layered." There's a sophisticated balance of colour and material, and innovative storage solutions that fit well with the architecture." "The The approach to sustainability is also admirable, with locally sourced materials that really elevate the space."

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Designers including Fernando Laposse , Studio Furthermore and Future Facility will present work exploring materiality and artificial intelligence at a major exhibition curated by Dezeen for ASUS Zenbook during this year's London Design Festival.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Used to create bricks that can be stacked in interlocking patterns, the process involves pushing different samples of cob – a construction material made from earth and straw – through 3D-printed extrusion moulds known as dies. Avoiding firing makes cob bricks an extremely low-carbon building material."

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 7, 2024

Rapid progress in construction techniques and materials can quickly render buildings outdated, as can recognition of flawed design strategies (see the leaky condo crisis ). Architectural trends shift, and what was once considered innovative can quickly become passé. Technological advancements also contribute to this phenomenon.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture respectfully sits within its landscape, using local bio-based materials while regenerating biodiversity and benefitting the local community through training and job creation," they said. Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture by Mass Design Group.

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Architizer

AUGUST 7, 2024

Reflecting on my journey in the architecture industry over the past six years, I’ve witnessed an incredible evolution in the techniques and technologies we use to bring our concepts to life. Historically, architects relied on simple tools and materials like cardboard, balsa wood and foam board to create detailed physical models.

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Deezen

MAY 21, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: British textile brand Camira has launched a range of fabrics in collaboration with textile artist Kate Lawrie, combining material innovation with intricate patterns. To produce the fabrics, the brand used its own innovative digital print technology, resulting in a hand-painted look.

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Deezen

MAY 29, 2024

Tulum-based design studio Roth Architecture has created an electric car accented with local materials to offer a "tranquil journey amidst nature" along the local roads. Local craftmanship techniques and contemporary construction methods like 3D-printing were used to construct the vehicle, which was produced in the studio's Fab Lab.

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Archinect

JULY 14, 2023

While the size, arrangement, and program of the lobby remains unchanged, the design injects a new sophistication into the space by blending a modern aesthetic with museum quality materials. A sculpted glass wall—a piece of sinuous artwork in and of itself—defines the lobby exterior and entry, welcoming users in from the street.

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2024

The Kida armchair is based on the German furniture brand's Kida hanging lounge chair, and features the same wrapping technique and a similarly cocooning seat shape. Kida is about expressiveness and innovation," said Burks. Strong, textured, and adding both colour and protection, it's an ideal material."

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Architonic

JANUARY 16, 2024

Both timeless and highly contemporary, their designs are bathed in glowing colours inspired by the vibrant landscapes of South America and Asia, and geometric patterns – created using innovative techniques and rendered in sophisticated velvets, gauzy voiles and em…

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Malmö studio Lab La Bla unveiled Surface Club, a bar and mini-golf course made from waste materials including Tetra Pak packaging, at the Stockholm Furniture Fair. We have this recycling station that recycles old denim to become new jeans, but in this process, they have a fall out [of material]," Isaksson Pirtti told Dezeen. "So

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Bustler

JANUARY 15, 2024

The organizers also noted Kéré’s development of innovative construction strategies that “combine traditional building techniques and materials with modern construction methods.” Read the full post on Bustler

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