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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

Architizer

Like many of its neighbors, such as Riga, Tallinn, Stockholm and Copenhagen, Helsinki is a leader in design and culture, brimming with incredible architecture and innovation. The innovative development features residential and commercial buildings constructed primarily from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam).

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The Architecture of Scarcity: 10 Material-Saving Projects That Prove Less Is More

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For most of our history, these processes were self-regulating. Where past generations reached for high-tech solutions, todays architects are turning to materials and techniques that are hyper-local, low-energy and even centuries old. Every city skyline, every development, every concrete slab is a subtraction from somewhere else.

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Design Strategies That Control Indoor Climate Without Over-Reliance on HVAC

The Architecture Designs

Architects, in collaboration with HVAC professionals and building contractors, must consider insulation, ventilation, shading, and materials to create spaces that naturally regulate temperature, improving sustainability and reducing energy costs. Cross-ventilation, stack effect ventilation, and operable windows regulate airflow efficiently.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

By stamping and signing our drawings and specifications, I am certifying that those documents comply with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards. This includes having a solid understanding of architectural design principles, building codes, regulations, construction techniques, and industry standards.

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

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They challenge preconceived notions and inspire innovative solutions, fostering a deeper connection between design and the diverse tapestry of human experience. Both experiences demand an openness to the unfamiliar, a respect for local traditions, and a willingness to learn from the surroundings.

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Just Add Water: 7 Hybrid Homes Innovating in Water Conservation and Treatment

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More and more architects are trying to incorporate environmentally conscious materials, construction techniques and solar power sources in their proposals. Large openings help the home connect with the landscape around and passive bioclimate control techniques help regulate temperature and humidity.

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Young Architect Guide: The Three Pillars of Form-Finding in Architecture

Architizer

These physically driven techniques use data and analysis to help us refine a design’s performance in areas like stability, safety and load-bearing capacity to achieve a harmonious, creative and stable structure. There are a number of physically-driven form-finding techniques.

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