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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. While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. What is its 'secret'?

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Apartments in Brazil: Interiors with Reused and Recovered Materials

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Image Lauro Rocha From the field of architecture and construction, the concept of material reuse is closely tied to circular economy and the reduction of carbon footprints , paving the way toward a more sustainable and responsible future. Read more

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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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Bamboo in Latin American Housing: 10 Houses Revealing the Future of the Material in Architecture

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Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis. Milguaduas House / ritmo arquitectos. Read more »

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ETH Zurich researchers develop robotic process for impact printing earth materials

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Researchers at ETH Zurich have introduced a new robotic 3D printing method for cement-free low-carbon materials for a circular economy. Their aim was to "increase the cost competitiveness of sustainable building materials through efficient and automated production." Image: Girts Apskalns.

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

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Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Image © 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest – but also most rewarding – parts of a modern architect’s role. Read more »

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Artificial Intelligence as an Ally in Architectural Decarbonization: From Conception to Building Implementation

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Image by Nick Fewings Unsplash For a long time, sustainability in the architectural field was synonymous with technology. Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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