ArchDaily

JULY 12, 2023

Thanks to contemporary materials, we can now develop more durable outdoor structures and furniture than the palm leaves used by the Egyptians 4000 years ago. This has resulted in lightweight and aesthetically pleasing structures that resulted from the designs and materials that emerged in the 20th century.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Solar roofs allow homeowners to generate their electricity, thereby lowering their utility bills and giving them greater control over their energy consumption. Corrugated roofing is one of the most used materials for average homes. Solar Power Roof. Rubber Roofing.

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Archinect

AUGUST 11, 2022

When the chitin was added to cement paste, the resulting material was up to 40% stronger. The research team created nanocrystals and nanofibers of chitin, a biopolymer widely present in nature, especially in marine invertebrates, insects, and fungi, from waste shrimp shells.

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designboom

APRIL 19, 2025

chain + siman and modomanera utilize timber, stone, and clay bricks to form a cohesive material language across the site. The post chain + siman and modomanera revive modernist landmark hotel avndaro in mexico’s forest appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2025

For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

takashi niwa utilizes infrastructure materials, stacking 69 steel sheets in a zigzag pattern to create ceremonial 'steel altars'. The post takashi niwa’s stacked steel memorial honors vietnam construction industry’s unsung heroes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In addition, the algae garden produces 140 grams of dry algae daily, which is utilized as fertilizer, a protein supplement, and a raw material for 3D printing interior components. Image credit: Pepe Fotografia Image credit: Pepe Fotografia “The idea of a new outpost in Turin comes from our interest in ex.

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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. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 20, 2025

McCulley Design Lab was enlisted to bring this 1962 post-and-beam residence back into the modern-day moment while retaining its midcentury focus on organic materials, indoor/outdoor flow, and exceptional views. The result is an entirely rebuilt residence that offers an innovative reinterpretation of midcentury design.

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Archinect

MARCH 17, 2025

Utilizing natural, traditional building materials processed with simple but modern techniques, the Grass House proposes a contextual and healthy alternative to standard stick-frame construction.

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

This omnipresence is no coincidence; the versatility of plastic has made it suitable for a variety of applications, and was described by its inventor—Leo Baekeland— as “the material of a thousand uses.” Faced with this problem, one possible direction is to shift away from utilizing it. 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. 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. Below, we describe how to build with this material.

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2025

Steel elements accentuate the entrance and future retail spaces on the ground floor, purposefully designed to mimic the sleek form of a golf driver and featuring semi-reflective materials that enhance their modern appeal. The ground floor welcomes visitors with a spacious main.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Casa Tijolo / AZL architects © Iwan Baan A considerable part of architectural innovation involves the use of materials. Technical development and new formal languages utilize them to "announce" the "next" architectural era. Of course, materials are essential for construction and significant for the consolidation of languages.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2024

Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Archinect

JUNE 10, 2024

Arup has just released a new comprehensive guide to fire safety design and mass timber construction for architects in response to the nascent surge of projects utilizing the material nationwide.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 13, 2025

Bamboo scaffolding is arguably the most iconic construction material in Hong Kong, valued for its abundance, sustainability, flexibility, adaptability, andmost importantlyscalability. As one walks through the city, especially in busy urban districts, it's nearly impossible not to encounter a bamboo scaffold within a five-minute radius.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Rendering courtesy of Maya Lin Studio “This idea that we are recycling a building in the center of downtown Calgary and making something new out of it while utilizing as much of the old building was a huge draw for me.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Despite the utilization of technical knowledge, architecture, and interior design also incorporate artistic concepts into their processes. In the context of contemporary society, many of our activities are carried out digitally, from booking accommodation for travel to manufacturing materials and creating art exhibitions.

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Archinect

JULY 29, 2022

A research team out of the University of Virginia (UVA) has developed a new innovative and sustainable approach to building that utilizes the power of 3D printing to create structures made of soil implanted with seeds. This method breaks away from the ty.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Architect and DIALOG partner Marion LaRue said the firm aims to create a welcoming and efficient student housing building that utilizes leading techniques and materials. Located on the University’s Abbotsford campus, the facility will feature 398 beds, increasing on-campus student housing from 200 beds to 598.

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Archinect

JUNE 14, 2023

In a novel approach to sustainable construction, a team of researchers led by Siswanti Zuraida, Bart Dewancker from Kitakyushu University in Japan, and Romi Bramantyo Margono, have pioneered a method to utilize non-degradable waste, notably disposable diapers, as composite materials for building low-cost housing.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A total of 12,000 metric tons in structural material were offset through the adaptive reuse scheme, helping it achieve an incredible 6-Star Green Star Rating. The design utilizes new floor plates to double the total usable area, in the end, resulting in an increase in the building’s capacity from 4,500 to over 10,000 daily occupants

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Drawing inspiration from the fortified walls of traditional forts, the design asserts a monumental facade that celebrates solidity and materiality. The architectural massing of the structure utilizes yellow sandstone, giving the building a timeless quality while providing a sense of rootedness and ergonomy.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2025

It was designed by Atelier Itch to contrast the surrounding buildings Steel was chosen as it was a cost-effective material, and one that would allow the studio to create a distinct contrast with the surrounding buildings.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Materials like exposed concrete, steel, glass, wood, and stone are selected for their inherent beauty, introducing subtle richness through texture. Here, the ornamentation comes with the materials’ own qualities. The Bauhaus also embraced the use of materials like glass, steel and concrete — all key elements of minimalist architecture.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Origata collection is informed by the way kimonos are made – an efficient process that create very minimal amounts of wasted material. The post Eight items made from metal that combine utility and refinement appeared first on Dezeen. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com. Find out more about partnership content here.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The Gent Waste Brick was designed by London-based practice Carmody Groarke in partnership with materials designers BC Materials and Local Works Studio. This approach utilizes local materials rather than extracting clay or importing mass-produced bricks from elsewhere.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The program challenged participants to utilize concrete masonry products as the primary material in the design of a state-of-the-art Community Commons for gathering, play, and shelter.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Image: MAST It was inspired by gabion construction, a method that utilizes mesh cages filled with rubble to create sturdy, low-cost foundations. With Land on Water, the “cages” are filled with locally sourced, upcycled materials that could support the weight of any structure while floating.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. Inspiring creativity and enhancing learning, BŌK Modern’s educational projects embrace metal materials as catalysts for resilient structures and compelling design.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

AICrete is a recipe-as-a-service platform that optimizes materials for cleaner and more cost-efficient concrete. Image by Patrick Bedarf for ETH Zurich AICrete addresses this issue by utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) , machine learning, and domain knowledge to create more optimal concre.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The collection featured two types of chairs and a concept piece shown in an exhibition The materials were recycled, when possible, with much of the wood coming from stores of illegal precious wood seized by the government, and the copper came from coins and industrial waste. Elephant in the Room was on show from 4 to 28 February.

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ArchDaily

JULY 4, 2023

For a long time, the shade of trees and moveable tents made from animal skin were utilized instead of more permanent dwellings to meet nomadic lifestyles and basic survival needs. Image © Fernando Alda Architecture – once it moved out from under its cavernous beginnings – started off largely nomadic.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2025

BarlisWedlick took on the challenge of updating the structure, preserving the materials for carbon sequestration, and reconnecting the spaces with the site. "We As the site had stringent zoning and environmental regulations, the team utilized some of the existing footprint to ensure the best connection and views of the water.

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Archinect

JULY 12, 2023

This year's top prize goes to 13-year-old Portland-based studio West of West.

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