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What Are Vernacular Technologies?

ArchDaily

An impulse related to different factors, but mainly to the context of climate change that we are experiencing, which calls for more sustainable and context-connected construction solutions. However, while vernacular technique focuses on specific actions or skills, its meaning differs from vernacular technologies. Read more »

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

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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. Sustainability, though perhaps anachronistic, has always been a key feature of the Nubian vault.

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Exploring High-Rise Innovations: 8 Conceptual Towers Redefining Urban Density from the ArchDaily Community

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Architects are exploring new materials , energy-efficient technologies, and spatial configurations that make towers more adaptable to their surroundings.

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Cutting-Edge Craft: 8 Times CNC Technology Redefined Modern Wooden Architecture

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Nowadays, they use a mix of advanced techniques, from parametric modeling to robotic fabrication. One of these tools is CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology a method that cuts, mills and carves materials with machine-guided precision. And for these eight projects, that’s precisely what it does.

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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

ArchDaily

As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. The materials derived from wood are thus associated with less greenhouse gas emissions on the condition of trees being harvested from sustainably managed forests.

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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. Efficiency was directly linked to innovative technological devices that adorned buildings with gadgets.

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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

Architizer

Architizer's 13th A+Awards features a suite of sustainability-focused categories recognizing designers that are building a greener industry — and a better future. The Finnish government has long been committed to environmental stewardship, social equality and technological advancement. Wood is an abundant, renewable resource.