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This house in Nagoya by Tomoaki Uno Architects utilizes traditional field masonry techniques

Avontuura

The post This house in Nagoya by Tomoaki Uno Architects utilizes traditional field masonry techniques appeared first on Åvontuura. The site is located in an upscale residential area with lush greenery, with Nagoya University and Nanzan University walking distance.

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Hotels in Mexico: Utilizing Natural Materials and Waste in Contemporary Construction

ArchDaily

Image © Pacha Mother / Adrian Hernandez In the quest to promote a more sustainable construction where the use of natural materials contributes to the transmission of local traditions and cultures , an increasing number of architecture projects are exploring different resources and techniques to address environmental, economic, or social concerns.

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Artificial Intelligence as an Ally in Architectural Decarbonization: From Conception to Building Implementation

ArchDaily

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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Grass House by BLDUS

Archinect

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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This experimental project in South Korea by On Architecture utilizes concrete infused with rice straw

Archinect

The architects employed an experimental construction technique by combining exposed concrete with rice straw to form an indoor atmosphere that feels like a straw-woven space. It intends to be a site for a variety of programs, going beyond the functions of a typical commercial space.

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How Rammed Earth Walls are Built

ArchDaily

Commonly used especially in China, the technique was applied to both ancient monuments and vernacular architecture, with the Great Wall utilizing the technique. Image © Norman Muller Rammed earth has been used in construction for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating as far back as the Neolithic Period.

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Transforming Architectural Education with Augmented and Virtual Reality

ArchDaily

Architects, long viewed as the futurists of the constructed world, are now utilizing progressive techniques and resources and expanding the use cases of technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

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