Archinect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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."

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As an example, beginning with the primitive huts used in the earliest forms of domestic architecture, furs were employed as an exterior covering to restrict the flow of air and, consequently, regulate the interior environment.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 12, 2022

On countless occasions architecture has remembered famous architects and their material discoveries through time, but what about recognizing women’s contributions to the discipline? Discussing their pioneering material explorations is key to understanding their role in projects.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

While architecture can serve as inspiration for the design of forms and configurations of edible elements, it also contributes the techniques of descriptive drawing, architectural composition, and staged planning to the culinary language.

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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. These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 7, 2023

Researchers from MIT and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have developed a computational technique that makes it easier for a user to quickly design a metamaterial cell from any of those smaller building blocks, and then evaluate the resulting metamaterial’s properties.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Several advanced but expensive techniques allow the roofs to produce energy for your home. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Corrugated roofing is one of the most used materials for average homes. These roof shingles are a product of recycled waste material such as rubber, plastic, or wood fiber.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

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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Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Meindertsma's robot works like a 3D printer to build up layers of wool "The Wobot is a collaborative robot that makes it possible to build three-dimensional structures with wool industrially for the first time, without adding any material or using water in the felting process," said Meindertsma.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 3, 2024

Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

While most constructions today still opt for traditional pitched or flat roofs, advancements in construction materials and techniques are leading to greater design exploration and layout variations. This has resulted in a rise in green roofs , passive insulation solutions, and more innovative uses of rooftops.

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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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ArchDaily

MAY 21, 2023

However, we are not talking about traditional construction techniques using timber, but rather about this well-known material combined with cutting-edge technology. As timber construction becomes increasingly popular, you have probably heard this phrase. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Most notably, rammed earth structures use local materials, meaning they have low embodied energy and produce little waste. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 30, 2024

They say their discovery works without re-melting the recycled materials, as is the case with many current technologies. It resembles a small furnace into which book-sized blocks of the material are fed. The invention can print furniture-sized components using molten aluminum and a ceramic nozzle graphite printer.

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ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2024

Recognized for intelligent design and collaboration with clients and local communities, the award winners also showcase innovative construction techniques and thoughtful material selections. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Cortesia de G Wood Pro (Tantimber) Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a cozy atmosphere in interior spaces. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

They employ an ancient technique called “bracket set construction” that requires no nails or metal parts to connect wooden structural elements. The Japanese build log cabins with imported material that might as well be gold. Image © John Gollings This article was originally published on Common Edge. Read more »

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. By using sun-dried mud bricks to make the vaults, the Nubians relied entirely on materials that were local and easily accessible.

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Archinect

MAY 22, 2024

Dr. Jan Knippers and Gregor Neubauer to produce the prototype using CNC milling techniques and curved CLT panels. The result is a durable, high-performance structure made from locally sourced renewable materials as well as the first-ever built example of a multi-level building made using self-shaped structural timber components.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 26, 2024

Over time, shelters began to be made from materials found in nature, such as branches, leaves, and animal skins, evolving into more permanent and complex homes, with walls made of stone, bricks or wood, roofs to protect against rain and sun, and doors to control access. Read more »

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

While construction techniques have evolved and been updated over the years, there is still a long way to explore where the understanding of climate, geographic location, sustainability, structural requirements, and other factors determine its degree of application.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 11, 2024

With an oeuvre that blends respect for context, lightness and technology to create environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing structures, his approach combines advanced materials with traditional techniques.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Although architecture tends to adapt to each culture, modeling its traditional techniques according to its context and shaping the surrounding environment, there is no guarantee that the traditional elements in it will endure or remain unchanged over time. Together, these elements form a heritage that may (or may not) endure through time.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Both feature facades made from large prefabricated concrete modules , showcasing the brutalist aesthetic and a dedication to using industrial materials and innovative construction techniques for their time. Located side by side, these buildings share a striking architectural style. Read more »

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Archinect

JANUARY 16, 2024

” The organizers also noted Kéré’s development of innovative construction strategies that “combine traditional building techniques and materials with modern construction methods.”

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Although these practices are fairly absent in contemporary building techniques, new technological innovations expand the prospects of timber construction in architecture. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 18, 2022

The foundation’s attorneys did not immediately comment on the outcome of the highly-publicized case, which stems from flawed designs , faulty construction techniques , rotting building materials , and unsafe living conditions documented in nearly all of the 109 total homes built between 2008 and 2015 through the foundation. (A

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Avontuura

MARCH 3, 2022

Solar Greenhouse is a greenhouse prototype built using ‘zero-kilometre’ natural materials and digital construction techniques in Barcelona. The post The IAAC builds a prototype solar greenhouse for food and energy production in cities appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Rieder Facades / Ditz Fejer Contemporary architecture evolves in tandem with the materials and construction techniques available in each region. Each material carries its own inherent logic.

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Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

Its design ensures the maximization of daylight and passive thermal comfort while using natural materials. ” The department store is inspired by traditional Japanese building techniques featuring a timber structure that greatly lowers the building’s embodied carbon and offers a distinct.

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2023

It is connected to its roots and place of origin, elements that define many of its characteristics based on specific aspects such as culture, climate, topography, vegetation, and the availability of materials and resources in each region. Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, the design’s use of lightweight materials and the repetition of simple units allowed for fast and precise assembly, revolutionizing construction techniques and setting a precedent for future large-scale architectural projects. This efficient, industrial approach reduced construction time significantly.

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