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JANUARY 7, 2025

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

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) has opened its $75 million NHM Commons expansion to the public. The new spaces facilitate engagement with science, culture, and nature, including areas for those visiting without a ticket.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Courtesy of Fiandre A surface does more than simply cover a space—it transforms it, infusing personality, rhythm, and soul. It evolves from being a mere backdrop to becoming an active element that shapes the atmosphere through the interplay of material, form, and light.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Photo credit: Fernando Guerra Photo credit: Fernando Guerra Inside, subtle transitions between the living and social spaces emphasize a "fluid interplay between architecture and nature."

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In Ontario and parts of the Maritimes, these nature-surrounded secondary homes are often called "cottages". Regardless of what they are called, these rural retreats offer Canadians an escape from urban life , a place to gather with friends and family, reconnect with nature and enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 28, 2025

A ruling in the Southern District of New York, which covers New York City, has upheld the city’s 2021 ban on natural gas heating and appliances in new buildings.

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Archinect

JANUARY 13, 2025

Following our previous visit to MBB Architects , we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in New York this week to explore the work of Studio MM. A nine-person firm based in the Hudson Valley, Studio MM specializes in client-focused contemporary residential design.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 2, 2025

New Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen. Image BIG BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group , has been selected to design the new Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen.

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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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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Following our previous visit to Two Street Studio , we are moving our Meet Your Next Employer series to Salt Lake City this week to explore the work of Feldman Architecture.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 13, 2025

This interest is not purely to tend aesthetic tastes, as studies consistently show that exposure to nature reduces stress, improves focus, and enhances overall well-being. However, in dense urban environments, the challenge lies in finding innovative ways to make this vision a reality for apartments where every inch matters.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 8, 2025

In Africa, wellness is deeply rooted in ancestral traditions, integrated with nature, and centered around community and social interaction. The commonality worldwide lies in sensory engagement, relaxation, and holistic healing, often tied to nature. But what does wellness look like in Africa ?

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2025

Based on his experiences, his works are anchored in his understanding of reality and a respect towards China's multi-traditional history and internal diversity; all while achieving a seamless balance between architecture and nature, tradition and modernity. such as my pursuit of narrative and poetry in design." Read more

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2025

Jiakun's approach is deeply rooted in Chinese philosophy , common sense, and local craftsmanship , ensuring that architecture grows naturally from its surroundings rather than being imposed upon them.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Image © Aldo Lanzi Emphasizing the enhancement of the landscape in a respectful and environmentally friendly manner , the creative and architectural process of iHouse estudio , an architecture firm based in Montevideo , Uruguay , proposes a way of living in contact with nature by integrating an industrialized construction system.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Image © Toshiyuki Yano There are many advantages to incorporating interior courtyards in residential projects , both in urban contexts and in more natural surroundings. House in Muko / Tomohiro Hata Architect and Associates. In both cases, they are a key element in improving the quality of the home's interior space i n various ways.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 22, 2025

By freeing up the ground below, they minimize disruptions to native flora and fauna, allowing nature to thrive undisturbed. The use of natural materials like wood, also helps the structure blend with its environment. Treehouses can be designed to leave the forest floor untouched, preserving small-scale ecosystems.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Without natural or cross ventilation, these glass skyscrapers trap significant heat from solar radiation within habitable spaces, relying almost exclusively on mechanical HVAC systems to cool these spaces.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2025

Switzerland-based Davide Macullo Architects has unveiled its design for a nature-inspired residential tower on the Albanian coast. Named ‘The Leaves,’ the scheme is conceived as an extension of the landscape, responding to the contours of the terrain.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Historically, architecture relied on natural raw materials like wood, stone, and metals, which defined built spaces but often strained ecosystems. This duality is increasingly shaped by the urgent need to address environmental challenges.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale will include 66 National Pavilions, with 4 countries represented for the first time: the Republic of Azerbaijan, Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, and Togo. The exhibition, divided between the Giardini (26), at the Arsenale (22) and in the city center of Venice (15), explores the theme of "Intelligens. Artificial.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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Archinect

JANUARY 2, 2025

Photo credit: Jaime Navarro Photo credit: Rafael Gamo By prioritizing three design imperatives (functional simplicity, sustainable materials, and the primacy of sanctuary), the CCA says they were able to establish space that helps support its client's mission of fostering arts engagement with the community while simultaneously giving back to nature.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 3, 2025

Architecture adapted accordingly, producing buildings with expansive terraces, large windows, and streamlined interiors designed to optimize ventilation and maximize natural light. Read more

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In this roundup, ArchDaily consolidates this year's transformative updates in cities worldwide, organized into thematic clusters that capture the evolving nature of urban design and policy in 2024.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 27, 2025

Titled "A Capsule in Time," the proposal takes inspiration from the ephemeral nature of architecture in the Bengal Delta, incorporating a semi-transparent structure intended to evoke a sense of community and connection.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 31, 2025

Designed to create a space at the Venice Biennale for the biennial exhibitions of these countries, Fehn's proposal addressed several key architectural challengesranging from its integration with the site and incorporation of pre-existing elements to the handling of physical boundaries and uniform natural lighting.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Clad in Western red cedar and embellished with Texas Lueder limestone columns, broad overhangs, and exposed wood beams, it's a stunning bayou home anchored by glass walls that connect it to the surrounding landscape – and keep it safe when Mother Nature rages.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 16, 2025

Image Javier Bravo Spain boasts a vast diversity of natural and urban landscapes, where public space plays a leading role. Plaza del Zarrn / BOV ESTUDIO. Its relevance has grown in recent years, solidifying it as a key axis for interaction. Read more

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Archinect

JANUARY 8, 2025

The dangerous fire situation unfolding on the ground across Los Angeles has captured the attention of Archinect as we try to keep on top of potential damage to homes, businesses, and historic structures in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Pasadena, which is also our home.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Every aspect —from natural lighting to room layout—works together to create a secure and welcoming atmosphere, supporting their physical well-being and psychological and social development. For vulnerable children , designing these environments plays a vital role in their emotional recovery. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Their ability to diffuse natural and artificial light while maintaining privacy has reignited interest among designers seeking innovative ways to enhance indoor spaces while taking advantage of natural light. Instead, they have evolved into versatile design elements that bring light, texture, and character into contemporary interiors.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This feature, inspired by Hangzhou's hilly landscapes, becomes a built topography of terraces and exterior environments, aimed at optimizing natural light and the quality of both indoor and outdoor spaces. Titled Urban Glen, the project situated between West Lake and the Qiantang River comprises two towers connected by a central plinth.

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Archinect

JANUARY 21, 2025

The project leverages its natural advantages to maximize lake views while ensuring residential privacy, creating an ideal ecosystem where nature and architecture harmoniously blend. The project is located in LUXELAKES Eco-City, south of Chengdu, China, nestled on a peninsula within the core lake area.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Megan Jones The construction industry, traditionally reliant on the intensive use of non-renewable natural materials, is at a decisive moment to reevaluate its processes and mitigate its significant environmental impact. While recycling initiatives are gaining traction, they remain insufficient.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Materials including stainless steel, bronze, concrete, wood, and local stone seek to highlight both craftsmanship and durability, embracing the elements to become part of the gorge’s natural and historical landscape. Image credit: schl.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 5, 2025

This article delves into the increasing prominence of stainless steel as an interior element , exploring its applications, pairings, and growing appeal despite lingering perceptions of its cold, industrial nature. Read more

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