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White House announces initiatives to boost manufactured housing

Archinect

MARCH 1, 2024

The White House has announced a series of moves to increase the production of manufactured housing in the United States. The initiatives are intended to both preserve and rehabilitate existing manufactured home communities and ease barriers to the construction of new units.

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4D Printing? Bridging Additive Manufacturing with Smart Materials

ArchDaily

MAY 7, 2024

Image Cortesia de David Correa / Achim Menges While we are still trying to understand the possibilities and limits of three-dimensional printing and additive manufacturing, a new term has emerged for our vocabulary. 4D printing is nothing more than a digital manufacturing technology -3D printing- which includes a new dimension: the temporal.

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Clayco and SOM to design major EV manufacturing plant for Rivian in Georgia

Archinect

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Clayco and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have been selected by electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to construct a “state-of-the-art EV manufacturing plant” in Stanton Springs, Georgia. ” The plant is expected to begin vehicle production in 2026. However, later that year, it was announ.

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Nationwide construction starts in February carried by three large manufacturing facilities

Archinect

MARCH 17, 2022

Nonresidential building starts carried the activity, jumping 32% due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities. Without the three manufacturing projects, total construction would have declined 6% last month. However, residential starts fell 3% and nonbuilding starts fell by less than 1%.

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R&D facilities for electric vehicle production are now the manufacturing sector's hottest commodity

Archinect

MAY 1, 2023

manufacturing and battery plants, which require a large footprint. development could lead to a golden era of highly technical corporate design for car manufacturers. Last year, skyrocketing demand sent a record $128 billion into investments for E.V. A battery plant can cover 4.5

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Construction starts for August rise 6% with huge gains in the manufacturing sector

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Nonresidential starts for the month rose by 40% thanks to a 285% increase in the manufacturing sector. The latest data from the Dodge Construction Network has indicated a 6% total rise in construction starts to a seasonally-adjusted rate of $1.3

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Construction starts rebound in December, led by strength in manufacturing and infrastructure projects

Archinect

JANUARY 24, 2023

Graphic courtesy of Dodge Construction Network “December starts revealed where the current strength in the construction lies: manufacturing and infrastructure,” said Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch. “It is those segments that will provide insulation for the sector as the economy softens in 2023.

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Seongsu Silo: Seoul Urban Manufacturing Hub / Society of Architecture

ArchDaily

APRIL 28, 2024

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Furukawa Manufacturing Office and Factory / Jo Nagasaka + Schemata Architects

ArchDaily

JULY 8, 2024

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Nonresidential construction spending rises by nearly 1% in November, driven by boosts in manufacturing and conservation projects

Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2023

Notable growth came in the manufacturing and conservation and development subcategories, which led the group with 6.4% Subcategories that experienced dips in spending in November include: commercial, health care, communication, highway and street, amusement and recreation, public safety, and water supply. increases, respectively.

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Chinar Textile Studio / Juhi Mehta Architects

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Studio Chinar is a garment and home furnishing manufacturing unit situated on an 800 sqm piece of land amidst a plotted industrial area on the. Completed in 2021 in Jaipur, India. Images by Studio BluOra.

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Creating Fluid, Double-Curved Shapes Through Non-planar 3D Printing

ArchDaily

MARCH 19, 2024

Image © Andrei Jipa As an additive manufacturing method, 3D printing has been characterized by the construction of objects through the horizontal deposition of material, layer by layer. Interior view of the Fluid Forms structure.

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yamaha turns instrument manufacturing wood scraps into upcycled electric guitars

designboom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The post yamaha turns instrument manufacturing wood scraps into upcycled electric guitars appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the concept project by yamaha design laboratory upcycles rare woods originally intended for marimba tone bars and pianos.

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Construction starts up 6% in April, led by substantial gains in manufacturing and institutional sectors

Archinect

MAY 28, 2024

The total number of construction starts in America rose 6% to a seasonally adjusted rate of $1.13 trillion for April, according to the latest data in Dodge Construction Network’s monthly reporting. For the month, nonresidential building starts gained 17%. The number of nonbuilding starts was 4% higher, while the residential starts fell by 1%.

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Handrails and Accessibility 101: Ensuring Safe Usage in Architectural Projects

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Courtesy of Hollaender Manufacturing Co – Cincinnati, OH Architectural design is a discipline that spans a wide range of scales, from macro scales involving the design of master plans or large urban complexes to micro scales, where it focuses on specific elements such as fixtures and fittings. Read more »

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Construction starts decline again in November, led by losses in commercial projects and manufacturing

Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The latest data from November’s Dodge Construction Network report has revealed an 18% decline in total construction starts nationwide to an adjusted annual rate of $926.3 The dip follows an October rebound that ended two consecutive months of declining figures.

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Construction starts fall 4% in April due to steep decline in manufacturing

Archinect

MAY 19, 2023

According to new Dodge Construction Network data, total construction starts fell 4% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.04 This marks a slowdown after two consecutive months of increases. Nonresidential starts led the decline, falling 22%.

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Heatherwick collaborates with Harley-Davidson for design of Milwaukee community park

Archinect

JANUARY 11, 2023

Heatherwick Studio and Harley-Davidson have unveiled details of their plan to transform part of the motorcycle manufacturer’s headquarters in Milwaukee into a public park.

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Sculpting Facades: Using New Technology to Create a More Textural and Expressive Architecture

ArchDaily

JANUARY 9, 2024

This synergy has the potential to offer architects an unprecedented level of artistic freedom in regards to the complex textures they can generate, thanks to the technology's remarkable high resolution and rapid manufacturing capabilities.

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Construction sector will weaken across 2024 and 2025, says AIA

Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2024

Across key sectors, manufacturing construction will see a 10% increase in 2024, while institutional construction will see mid-single-digit gains over the next two years. The strong performance of manufacturing construction continues from 2023, where it accounted for almost 30% of overall spending on nonresidential buildings.

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Harvesting Architecture: A Glimpse Into 3 Plant-Based Materials

ArchDaily

MARCH 12, 2024

Image © Breyden Anderson For decades, our society has predominantly embraced an extractivist approach when formulating models for material manufacturing across diverse industries. Java and Jam Pavilions / i/thee. While we now know that this model is unsustainable, a major question remains: So, how do we do it? Read more »

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BIG debuts new 3D printed mycelium structure at Scandinavian industry summit

Archinect

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A new design from BIG made using 3D printing and mycelium additives is being showcase at a manufacturing summit for industry stakeholders in Scandinavia. The firm says it is "aimed at exploring new ways to reduce spatial and material waste through additive manufacturing and bio-based materials."

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Small-Scale Housing Designs Win 150,000 Euros in Buildner and Kingspan MICROHOME Competition

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image Courtesy of Buildner Buildner , in collaboration with building materials manufacturer Kingspan, has announced the winners of the MICROHOME Kingspan Edition , awarding a total prize fund of 150,000 EUR. First Prize Winner.

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Rivian puts construction of major Georgia EV plant on hold

Archinect

MAY 1, 2024

Electric vehicle maker Rivian has pressed pause on the construction of a major manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia. Previously on Archinect: Clayco and SOM to design major EV manufacturing plant for Rivian in Georgia.

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The Rise of 3D-Printed Prefabricated Homes

ArchDaily

APRIL 9, 2024

These types of 3D-printed residential modular kits of parts are already being manufactured and are attracting significant investment. In off-site 3D-printed construction, there is no need to transport massive 3D-printing machines on-site. Instead, components are printed in a controlled environment and then assembled on-site. Read more »

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Locomotive Workshop / Sissons Architecture

ArchDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Opened in 1871, the Locomotive Workshops were dedicated to the servicing and manufacturing of locomotives and rolling stock to aid the expansion of. Completed in 2023 in Eveleigh, Australia. Images by Simon Whitbread.

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Airbnb co-founder's ADU company Samara begins production in Mexico factory

Archinect

MARCH 7, 2024

California-based Samara has opened a factory in Mexicali, Mexico, to scale up manufacturing of their backyard ADU units. Image credit: Samara The company’s first unit, Backyard, is being manufactured in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, with a larger two-bedroom expected to launch soon.

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How Landscape Architects are Taking on Embodied Carbon

ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

The grey parts are concrete , steel , and other manufactured products in projects. And the conversations happening are laying the foundation for a shift away from using these materials. The landscape architect climate leaders driving these conversations are offering practical ways to decarbonize projects and specify low-carbon materials.

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Cement Can Be A (More) Sustainable Material

ArchDaily

JANUARY 29, 2024

With more than 4 billion tonnes produced each year, cement accounts for around 8 percent of global CO2 emissions and is a key element in the production of concrete, the most manufactured product in the world. With these huge numbers, is there any way to reduce this impact?

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iCampus Rhenania / HENN

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In the new Werksviertel located in the east of Munich, where mashed potatoes, motorcycles and men’s suits were once manufactured and party people. Completed in 2022 in München, Germany. Images by HGEsch.

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$118 million mixed-use affordable housing complex breaks ground in Brooklyn

Archinect

MAY 26, 2022

The development team includes contracting firm Mega Development, non-profit industrial developer Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center, and The Bridge, a non-profit organization that provides rehabilitative services throughout New York City.

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Construction starts dropped 9% in August despite promising gains in the manufacturing and residential sectors

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The latest Dodge Construction Network figures show a decline in construction starts by 9% after a July spike that was propelled mostly by the nonresidential and nonbuilding sectors. Total starts now stand at an adjusted annual rate of $1.25

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Snøhetta designs hemp-based lighting product inspired by 1970s ateljé Lyktan line

Archinect

MARCH 13, 2024

Snøhetta has designed a line of lighting products for Swedish lighting manufacturer ateljé Lyktan. The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.”

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Delta Millworks announces arrival of first shipments of Accoya wood from manufacturing plant in Kingsport, Tennessee

The Architect's Newsletter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Accoya offers the gold standard in exterior cladding, and The post Delta Millworks announces arrival of first shipments of Accoya wood from manufacturing plant in Kingsport, Tennessee appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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Final report into Grenfell Tower fire says architect 'bears a very significant degree of responsibility for the disaster'

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The 1,700-page report , which brings to a close the six-year public inquiry, said that cladding products were “by far the largest contributor” to the fire and that the product manufacturers had engaged in “systemic dishonesty” using “deliberate and sustained strategies” to make their products safe.

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From Decarbonization to Ornamental Expression: Innovative 3D Printed Projects From 2023

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Courtesy of Barry Wark 3D printing holds vast potential due to its ease of large-quantity manufacturing, its flexibility in terms of material exploration, and its ability to materialize all kinds of geometries.

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Climate Action Is About Choosing Local, Low-Carbon Materials

ArchDaily

JUNE 17, 2024

Embodied carbon emissions are generated from the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and construction of landscape materials. But by selecting locally made low-carbon materials , landscape architects can significantly reduce the climate impacts of their work. Read more »

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Snøhetta and Asak Miljøstein create hexagonal pavement system to aid water management

Archinect

APRIL 4, 2023

Snøhetta has collaborated with Norwegian manufacturer Asak Miljøstein on the design of an outdoor surface to aid water management.

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Beyond Red: Architecture With Gray and Black Bricks

ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Although we tend to think of red when we talk about bricks, there are infinite possibilities of shades, depending on the composition and manufacturing process of the pieces. But that's not true of their colors. Read more »

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Industrial Nouveau: Dramatic Renovation Projects Reimagining Urban Life

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

This is especially true when working with industrial buildings, places where machinery, manufacturing, and power combine. Embodying this dynamic, renovations and adaptive reuse projects embrace challenging problems and existing conditions. Read more »

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HENN’s massive new Zoomlion headquarters breaks ground in China

Archinect

MAY 19, 2022

The latest in a lineage of corporate headquarters designs that dates to 1965 is officially underway in China’s Hunan Province, the product of a multi-year collaboration between HENN and the heavy manufacturing giant Zoomlion. million-square-foot) industrial park.

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Academics ‘debunk stereotypes’ around mobile home parks in search for affordable housing solutions

Archinect

AUGUST 19, 2022

” “Over 20 million Americans live in manufactured housing — more than in public housing and federally subsidized rental housing combined,” the group says in their recent thought piece on The Conversation. In contrast, we see them as part of the solution to housing crises.

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Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Meanwhile, the exterior catalog now includes roofing and insulation materials, with refreshed data reflecting current manufacturing and environmental standards. The latest updated edition now includes an interior materials catalog, covering options like wallboards, tiles, countertops, and finishes. Sundby School by Henning Larsen.

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Herzog & de Meuron’s Powerhouse Arts restoration opens in Brooklyn

Archinect

JUNE 6, 2023

A crossover arts and manufacturing project from Herzog & de Meuron opened on May 19 following several years of construction that remade a former brownfield site into the new home of the non-profit Powerhouse Arts in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

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White House announces initiatives to boost manufactured housing

4D Printing? Bridging Additive Manufacturing with Smart Materials

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Clayco and SOM to design major EV manufacturing plant for Rivian in Georgia

Nationwide construction starts in February carried by three large manufacturing facilities

R&D facilities for electric vehicle production are now the manufacturing sector's hottest commodity

Construction starts for August rise 6% with huge gains in the manufacturing sector

Construction starts rebound in December, led by strength in manufacturing and infrastructure projects

Seongsu Silo: Seoul Urban Manufacturing Hub / Society of Architecture

Furukawa Manufacturing Office and Factory / Jo Nagasaka + Schemata Architects

Nonresidential construction spending rises by nearly 1% in November, driven by boosts in manufacturing and conservation projects

Chinar Textile Studio / Juhi Mehta Architects

Creating Fluid, Double-Curved Shapes Through Non-planar 3D Printing

yamaha turns instrument manufacturing wood scraps into upcycled electric guitars

Construction starts up 6% in April, led by substantial gains in manufacturing and institutional sectors

Handrails and Accessibility 101: Ensuring Safe Usage in Architectural Projects

Construction starts decline again in November, led by losses in commercial projects and manufacturing

Construction starts fall 4% in April due to steep decline in manufacturing

Heatherwick collaborates with Harley-Davidson for design of Milwaukee community park

Sculpting Facades: Using New Technology to Create a More Textural and Expressive Architecture

Construction sector will weaken across 2024 and 2025, says AIA

Harvesting Architecture: A Glimpse Into 3 Plant-Based Materials

BIG debuts new 3D printed mycelium structure at Scandinavian industry summit

Small-Scale Housing Designs Win 150,000 Euros in Buildner and Kingspan MICROHOME Competition

Rivian puts construction of major Georgia EV plant on hold

The Rise of 3D-Printed Prefabricated Homes

Locomotive Workshop / Sissons Architecture

Airbnb co-founder's ADU company Samara begins production in Mexico factory

How Landscape Architects are Taking on Embodied Carbon

Cement Can Be A (More) Sustainable Material

iCampus Rhenania / HENN

$118 million mixed-use affordable housing complex breaks ground in Brooklyn

Construction starts dropped 9% in August despite promising gains in the manufacturing and residential sectors

Snøhetta designs hemp-based lighting product inspired by 1970s ateljé Lyktan line

Delta Millworks announces arrival of first shipments of Accoya wood from manufacturing plant in Kingsport, Tennessee

Final report into Grenfell Tower fire says architect 'bears a very significant degree of responsibility for the disaster'

From Decarbonization to Ornamental Expression: Innovative 3D Printed Projects From 2023

Climate Action Is About Choosing Local, Low-Carbon Materials

Snøhetta and Asak Miljøstein create hexagonal pavement system to aid water management

Beyond Red: Architecture With Gray and Black Bricks

Industrial Nouveau: Dramatic Renovation Projects Reimagining Urban Life

HENN’s massive new Zoomlion headquarters breaks ground in China

Academics ‘debunk stereotypes’ around mobile home parks in search for affordable housing solutions

Henning Larsen releases free catalogs on sustainable design

Herzog & de Meuron’s Powerhouse Arts restoration opens in Brooklyn

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