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This mass timber sauna in Finland appears as a natural extension of its rocky surroundings

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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. The material’s gray hue echoes the colors and reflections of the surrounding rocks. Between these layers lies a sturdy timber frame.

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Playing with Translucency and Transparency: Balancing Natural Lighting with High-Performance Panels

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© 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. Window treatments like films or heat-reflective glazing can also be used. is fundamental in architecture.

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The Beauty of Natural Aluminum: A Case Study of Château des Pères Hotel

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Cortesia de AGENCE UNITE Designed by architect Anthony Rio and his firm Agence Unité , the Château des Pères hotel project showcases the integration of innovative design and materials in the realm of hotel architecture. Taking inspiration from nature, it reimagines the traditional hotel room as a protective nest. Read more »

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Rob Diaz uses all natural materials to build house in Los Angeles

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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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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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360 House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli

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Four structural volumes disrupt the concentric windows and separate the floor plan into flexible rooms defined by the roof geometry. The roof wedge references local vernacular and the chosen construction materials directly respond to the rugged nature of the house’s remote mountain setting.

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Natural materials create "a sense of refuge" in Kyiv boutique Friends of Fashion

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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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