Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

However, as industrialization untethered material from place, the balance shifted. The cost of transporting goods fell, the appetite for resources grew and suddenly, construction was no longer restricted by the availability of materials. Importing materials is ecologically and financially costly.

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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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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The project prioritised cost-effective and reusable materials like wood, soil, and forest leaves to minimise environmental impact," it added. This led it to use lightweight, cost-effective and reclaimed materials that could be repurposed in the future. The photography is by Javier Callejas.

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Architizer

MARCH 13, 2025

Material choices are a major part of every project. From travertine to limestone, corten steel to zinc, timber to terrazzo, architects spend a huge amount of time and energy selecting the perfect materials for their designs. Unfortunately, not all the materials used in a project are chosen.

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Archinect

APRIL 11, 2025

Construction input prices increased 0.5% in March, according to a new Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. In addition, nonresidential construction input prices rose 0.6% last month. Both overall and nonresidential construction input prices are 0.8%

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 22, 2025

"This sensitivity to the environment is reflected not only in the structural design but also in the careful selection of materials. The use of natural materials like wood, also helps the structure blend with its environment.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A family residence in the South London suburb of Crystal Palace has emerged victoriously as the RIBA House of the Year title winner for the best new home in the UK. Titled Six Columns, the design was envisioned by Will Burges, Director of London-based 31/44 Architects , with himself and his family as the client.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Henning Larsen has expanded its Unboxing Carbon initiative with the release of two open-source catalogs detailing the carbon emissions of building materials for architects and designers. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While big architectural gestures commonly feature glass and steel, those building with the material hope to show that hemp can be grand in its own right. We were really on this mission to try to find a material that was truly regenerative. building code appendix in 2022.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2025

His buildings are reflections of the everyday lives of ordinary people, crafted with an understanding of place, culture, and materiality. Image Arch-Exist Liu Jiakun, the 2025 Pritzker Prize winner, has spent decades redefining Chinese architecture by combining utopia with function and social engagement with personal memory.

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Archinect

MARCH 19, 2025

The journal Construction and Building Materials has published findings of a German Universität der Bundeswehr München investigation into the recycling of infra-lightweight concrete (ILC) into aggregates (or RLCAs) to produce a new building material called recycled ILC (RILC) that has properties comparable to the original material.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 10, 2025

Yet, for centuries, communities in these regions have developed architectural techniques that do not fight against humidity but instead work with it , leveraging local materials, climate-responsive design, and passive cooling techniques to create sustainable and livable spaces.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Image: courtesy Design + Make course Architectural Association/Photographer Rafael Ferres Echavarren The 'Tree and Truss' project is a mass timber structure made from locally sourced materials and designed to support the columns and trusses of a new lecture hall standing in Hooke Park on the school's Woodland Campus. Image: courtesy.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 23, 2025

Beyond material or style, the way a door is detailed its movement, weight, and method of operationcan drastically influence how a space is perceived and navigated. Marie Thumas Workplace / tweestroom architecten. However, what truly enables the functionality of different door types is the often-overlooked element of door hardware.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 9, 2025

Built between 1959 and 1962 as a weekend retreat and laboratory for ideas, the pavilion embodies their ethos of economy, material honesty, and respect for context, reflecting the pioneering spirit of New Brutalism. Image seier+seier via Flickr under CC BY 2.0

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Archinect

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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

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Archinect

APRIL 7, 2025

is about to get a lot more expensive — not just because of materials, but because the people who build them may no longer be around. A new NYT piece walks through a $1.29M Phoenix home project and shows how losing immigrant labor could drive up costs by 17%, while new tariffs on materials from Canada, Mexico, and China add another 5%.

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Archinect

JANUARY 7, 2025

The school shares: "The 2024/25 Hearst Lectures is a series of discussions with designers, activists and professionals of the built environment whose work interrogate ecological, societal and material crisis.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Led by Ali Behnood, assistant professor of civil engineering, the research stems from the university’s NextGen Infrastructure Lab which explores how recycled materials , renewable resources, and alternative construction materials can create a new generation of sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

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Archinect

JANUARY 2, 2025

Photo credit: Rafael Gamo The new Orchid Pavilion from the Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) embodies the Japanese notion of Ikigai (or  'a reason for being') and functions as both a meditative refuge for guests and a resource for the stewardship of local plant life at its site on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 3, 2025

The necessity of fresh air, sunlight, and sterility transformed these spaces into prototypes for modernist principles , influencing spatial organization, material choices, and design philosophies that extended far beyond healthcare. More than sites of treatment, sanatoriums embodied contemporary medical theories in built form.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2024

This year, Archinect’s editorial included exclusive insights from BIG’s Bjarke Ingels and ICON’s Melodie Yashar , digging deeper into a collaboration spanning 3D printing materials, hardware, software, and business models.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 15, 2025

Cortesia de Foresso In a context where sustainability and material identity are becoming priorities in architecture, some ancient materials are finding new life. Terrazzo , with origins dating back to the 15th century, stands out as an example of how tradition can fuel innovation.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lava will shape Iceland's official entry Lavaforming at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale , showcasing how its density and other natural properties can become a viable future building material for designs as far-ranging as small residential structures, cityscapes, and more. Image render courtesy s.ap Image render courtesy s.ap

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2025

Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a carbon-negative building material that is made using seawater, electricity, and carbon dioxide. Their approach focuses on creating an alternative source of the calcium- and magnesium-based minerals that comprise materials, such as cement , concrete , paint, and plasters.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 19, 2025

To achieve this, elements like color , texture , lighting , and materials play a crucial role in shaping an environment that fosters relaxation and well-being. Sonmeo Nguyen Art Studio "Feeling at home" is more than just an expressionit is the sense of warmth and comfort that transforms a space into a true refuge.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2025

His work responds to these and other challenges of Chinese society while valuing traditional materials and techniques, as well as the creation of communal spaces. It is within this context that Liu Jiakun , awarded the 2025 Pritzker Prize , stands out for his subtle yet profoundly transformative architectural approach. Read more

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ArchDaily

MARCH 13, 2025

It suggests that architecture should not be imposed upon a site but rather emerge from it, informed by its materials, climate, and cultural significance.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Titled "Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph," the exhibition is on display from September 30, 2024, to March 16, 2025, covering a wide spectrum of Rudolph's architectural contributions, from his experimental houses in Florida, through civic projects, to visionary urban megastructures and mixed-use skyscrapers.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Materials including stainless steel, bronze, concrete, wood, and local stone seek to highlight both craftsmanship and durability, embracing the elements to become part of the gorge’s natural and historical landscape.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The project, titled m{AI}celium - A Data-Driven Approach to Designing 3D-Printed Mycelium Based Composites , explores the ‘correlation between design practices, mycelium growth, and material properties in 3D-printed mycelium-based composites (MBCs).”

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The firm is working with Microsoft to deliver a pair of new centers made using CLT materials.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

There, visitors will have the opportunity to chart the firm’s development along an "honest narrative" featuring early ideas such as the Berlin Voids and continuing through their groundbreaking EXPO 2000 design to culminate with today’s climate-driven material innovations.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Various construction techniques have been implemented, relying on locally sourced materials to create spaces and shelters in complete harmony with the landscape. Over the years, Ecuadorian architecture has developed its own identity, successfully adapting to these diverse settings.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In a new interview with Forbes , Ingels talked about his firm’s involvement with ICON on the NASA -funded Project Olympus , saying "solar-powered lasers" will be used to "essentially melt moon dust into a sort of lunar obsidian" for later use as a 3D printed building material.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Buildings that last are crafted with care, using materials and construction methods chosen not only for their strength but also for their ability to age gracefully. Proportion, light, and materiality are enduring elements of design that, when used thoughtfully, create an emotional resonance transcending specific eras.

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