ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Image © Akila Venkat & Chakkaravarthy In recent years, India has seen a resurgence of interest in natural building materials , a movement driven by escalating environmental concerns and a growing desire to revive traditional lifestyles. Earth Farmhouse / Studio Verge. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 28, 2024

These materials highlight the varied geology of Latin America and illustrate how local cultures have adapted their construction methods to natural conditions, resulting in unique and meaningful architecture. Rory Gardiner Latin American architecture is rich and diverse. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2024

Image © Jakob Schoof Increasing urbanization, excessive waste production, excessive consumption of material goods, and exploitation of natural resources. There are many factors that contribute to the environmental impact of humans on Planet Earth.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Beyond the multiple interpretations that exist around the world, the pavilion, as an architectural principle and typology, tends toward extroversion, often associated with a centrifugal nature and visual openness toward the horizon, which is linked to its origins as a tent offering shelter from the elements.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 8, 2024

This includes sustainable energy concepts, support for regional producers, and the use of natural materials in the entire resort. Each villa uniquely combines natural materials, natural features, and a variety of the brand's fittings and fixtures.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Moreover, they are natural infrastructures that constitute a material and immaterial heritage to address contemporary climate crises and to sustain local Andean communities, which have nurtured them for generations. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With various examples across different scales and applications, the material has shown promise in revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, strength, and comfort. Timber emerges as an innovative construction material designed to minimize waste by preserving the natural contours of trees. In this context, A.I.

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2024

Collectively named ‘The Houses at 8899 Beverly’ the eight homes seek to be “harmoniously linked yet individual” with architectural forms “combining natural materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete, and stone.” ” Concrete House. Image credit: Olson Kundig / The Agency Concrete House.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today, we are witnessing several projects and approaches in architecture that explore alternatives to energy-intensive building systems, materials , and technologies commonly used in today's construction. These projects, far from adopting approaches that reject technology, seek to promote conscious architectural practices. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Designed to integrate science and nature, the B777 building uses biogenic materials and low-carbon methods to reimagine traditional laboratory settings. Courtesy of Henning Larsen Henning Larsen and Ramboll have won the competition to design the new campus for the prestigious scientific research center, CERN.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image © Marte Garmann How does floating architecture relate to nature? How are wellness spaces connected to natural environments ? Living in spaces around water continues to be one of the greatest interests and attractions for a large portion of the global population. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Image © Rendergram Residential architecture within natural settings presents a distinct departure from urban design. Unlike the densely populated, man-made environments of cities, the context shifts to a pre-existing, often subdued, natural landscape. House in Ribeira dos Moinhos / João Cepeda Architect.

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ArchDaily

JULY 14, 2024

He became a passionate surfer, bobbing in the waves of the Pacific, staring at the land, yet always feeling and hearing the ocean around him; profoundly connected to nature. “I That was when I felt most connected to nature and I was truly with myself… It’s still a really special thing for me.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In doing so, we also fail to understand its impact on us and on the larger systems of nature. Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it.

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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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ArchDaily

JUNE 24, 2023

The art of landscaping is the arrangement of nature’s raw material elements, like vegetation and planting, combined with nonliving elements, such as exterior structures, paving, and decking, in order to create site-specific solutions that enhance the exterior spaces of a project.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By disregarding the kind of structural interventions that might alter their historic and often culturally relevant landscapes , the projects position traditional and local skills, materials, and architectural techniques alongside high-end luxury interiors. Read more »

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Avontuura

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This innovative gateway building was designed for disassembly using durable materials, and is a distinguished addition to the harbor. The post Third Nature completes gateway building in Copenhagen designed for disassembly appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

MAY 17, 2023

While it remains a universally used material in architecture, its widespread use has led to an increased demand and less efficient resource management. To address issues such as warping, aging, and high environmental costs associated with solid wood , materials like Technowood have been developed.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It evolves from being a mere backdrop to becoming an active element that shapes the atmosphere through the interplay of material, form, and light. Courtesy of Fiandre A surface does more than simply cover a space—it transforms it, infusing personality, rhythm, and soul.

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Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2023

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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Archinect

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The result is an aesthetically pleasing four-volume arrangement recovered by the landscape that blends process and material into a singular modern and bucolic harmony.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For the V&A museum's 2024 Make Good installation, design and research studio Material Cultures has developed alternatives to plywood and OSB made from underused woodland resources including pine needles and birch bark. These formed the basis for research into building materials for a post-carbon future.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Through sawing, milling, and other engineered wood conversion processes, various wood forms have been created and applied in products, furniture, and architecture.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 16, 2024

© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light. is fundamental in architecture. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 21, 2023

This design practice, Co-led by Adeyemo Shokunbi , aims to contribute to a Nigerian architectural language through the renaissance of local materials.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a process that involves the layer-by-layer compression of gravel, sand, silt, and clay, its resulting appearance is a horizontal stratification of earth tones, material content, and curing procedures. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The material’s gray hue echoes the colors and reflections of the surrounding rocks. The structure’s exterior is clad in Leadax, a waterproof membrane derived from recycled car windows, which functions as a sustainable replacement for traditional lead roofing.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Courtesy of Parklex Prodema Fire is a primordial force of nature, possessing both destructive and protective power throughout human history. Capable of devastating landscapes, crops, and entire cities, it also provides heat, enables cooking, and is used to generate energy.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

725 has created a concept store for Friends of Fashion in Kyiv A palette of natural materials including wool carpet and wood veneer creates a sanctuary-like space that showcases the brand's focus on slow fashion. She also produced a round-up of six interiors that represent contemporary Ukrainian design.

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Archinect

MAY 4, 2023

Studio Gang has completed work on the $465 million new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 7, 2023

Clay pavers are quite common for outdoor use due to their durability, resistance to weather and traffic, their natural hues and ease of installation. When dry, it is hard and rigid, and is widely used for construction and ceramics. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

He also addresses crucial questions about fostering innovation and creativity with new materials in architecture, among other topics. In the interview, Requena shares his journey, highlighting the diversity of his team as a critical innovation point in his firm. Read more »

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The studio placed meeting rooms, ancillary spaces, a gym and a model workshop in the centre of the plan, with two large skylights bringing in natural light. Colours, materials and biophilia have been used to enhance wellbeing and connectedness with nature within the studio," said Tengbom.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 4, 2024

Courtesy of Cbdesign Furniture made from natural materials is widely valued for its beauty and texture, especially when it comes to wood, bamboo, reed, and rattan. Additionally, their lack of uniformity and strength can compromise consistent quality, while harvesting the raw materials can have negative environmental impacts.

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

Image © Daniela Mac Adden In response to the diverse topographies and natural conditions throughout the Argentine territory , the works of Luciano Kruk propose an architecture that works in harmony with the environment, the landscape, and the nature in which they are situated. Cariló House / Luciano Kruk. Read more »

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