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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

ArchDaily

While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days.

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traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS

designboom

the collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the japanese craft that assembles wooden geometric patterns without nails. The post traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

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Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. One of the key drivers behind this uptick in Nubian Vault techniques being used in projects is the socioeconomic benefits.

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Winning ideas for Norway’s Troll’s Tongue Platform highlighted in latest Buildner competition

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"Entrants were encouraged to explore creative approaches to materiality, construction techniques, and structural ingenuity, with particular attention to safety, durability, and weather resilience,” Buildner noted.

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Carbonized Wood: A Traditional Japanese Technique That Has Conquered the World

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For many, these words have come to define the architecture of Japan , a country that has long served as a source of cultural and technological inspiration for countless societies worldwide.

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MIT researchers create strong, ultra-light architected materials using kirigami techniques

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Researchers at MIT have developed a lightweight architected material inspired by the cellular structures found in natural materials such as honeycombs and bones. The structures are described as "steel cork" by Gershenfeld due to their lightweight nature combined with high strength and stiffness.

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Living and Creating: 12 Homes with Art Studios in Latin America

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Mara Acayaba The spaces where artists create their work reveal a great deal about their creative journeytheir techniques, themes, and inspirations. Atelier and Residence EA / AMZ Arquitetos. These places hold memories , intimacy, and emotional connections. For some artists, the studio is a secluded space, free from distractions.

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