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Henning Larsen's 'Changing Our Footprint' explores pathways toward sustainable building

Archinect

Under the title ‘Changing Our Footprint,’ the exhibition presents a selection of sustainable materials and methods used in the firm’s research and built projects.

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Exploring the Passive Architectural Strategies in Renzo Piano’s Iconic Buildings

ArchDaily

In projects of various scales, the Genoese architect maintains an essential thread: the implementation of passive architectural strategies, highlighting the importance of these methods for sustainability and energy efficiency. This is often made explicit in his sketches, as an initial concern, and clearly comes through in the finished works.

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Mud House by Sketch Design Studio takes cues from Rajasthan stepwells

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Sketch Design Studio has designed and built a farmhouse in northern India that combines rammed earth walls and a thatch roof with a form inspired by stepwells. This approach led Sketch Design Studio to build Mud House with walls of rammed earth, which was sourced on site and mixed with lime and fenugreek seeds as natural binders.

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How Emerging Tech is Transforming the Architecture and Construction Industry

ArchDaily

Initially, architects used to draw sketches on paper, which later progressed to 2D drawings, 3D digital blueprints, and now BIMthese technological advancements have changed how modern architects approach design by making it more sustainable and efficient.

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Burning Man reveals first physical temple design post-Covid

Archinect

Have the applicants planned for LNT, and considered sustainability in their design and execution?" A sketch of the temple courtes. Is the Temple creative and beautiful enough to be an artwork in and of itself but simple enough that it doesn’t get in the way or dictate an experience? Will it burn well, and safely?

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Tengbom fills Stockholm studio with repurposed materials from previous office

Deezen

The project, shortlisted for a 2024 Dezeen Award in the sustainable interior category , saw Tengbom relocate from a modernist inner-city office to a factory built in 1934. metres was spray-painted pink "To minimise waste and provide an easy and sustainable end-of-life disposal, visible screws have been used everywhere," said Tengbom. "No

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Augmented Drawing: Redefining Sketching for the Digital Age

Architizer

Unlike static sketches on paper, augmented drawings can come to life through animations, sound effects and interactive elements. This level of interactivity adds a new layer of engagement and immersion to the creative process, captivating audiences in ways that traditional sketches cannot.

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