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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

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Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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Straw, Earth and Bamboo: Innovative Use of Natural Materials in 2024 Projects from the Global South

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In 2024, a wave of projects and studies stood out for their innovative use of natural materials, particularly in the Global South. Read more

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UMaine experiments with 3D printed floor panels made from recyclable natural materials

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Department of Energy ’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Maine are leading interesting new engineering research into floor cassettes made using recyclable natural materials that are strong enough to be used in multi-story buildings. The project came together at the initiative of the SHoP offshoot Assembly OSM.

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Sustainable Building Models: An Eco-Friendly Structure in Natural Slate Within a Multi-Ecological Neighborhood

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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.

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A New Generation of Living Buildings Using Hygromorphic Materials

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programming hygromorphic response, open when wet and open when dry, and thicker materials for slow response. But what if everything we are looking for (in terms of sustainability) could come from the materials themselves, taking advantage of their intrinsic properties, without even relying on electricity? Read more »

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Adapt, Breathe, Regenerate: Envisioning a New Chapter in Architectural Materials

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At the forefront of this evolution are materials and construction systems , the essential building blocks of design and execution. Historically, architecture relied on natural raw materials like wood, stone, and metals, which defined built spaces but often strained ecosystems.

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

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Image © Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography A new generation of sustainable practices is transforming the architectural landscape. The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days. What is its 'secret'?

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