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Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones

Architizer

Each of the follow projects represent recent work built in earthquake zones, showcasing the ingenuity and dedication of architects who are pushing boundaries in seismic design. The post Seismic Safety: Architectural Innovations in Earthquake Zones appeared first on Journal. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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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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"Beamless" skyscraper nears completion in Balneário Camboriú

Deezen

The design was informed by a lotus flower According to local developer and designer FG Empreendimentos (FG), the skyscraper's design was informed by a lotus flower and is one of "the most innovative and technologically advanced buildings in Brazil" due to a variety of construction techniques not regularly used in the country.

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The Grassroots Race to Save Altadena’s Historic Batchelder Tiles—Before the Bulldozers Move In

Dwell

In the Eaton Fire burn zone, fireplaces adorned with Arts and Crafts tiles are among the sole surviving relics of the towns architectural heritage, and volunteers are on a mission to salvage them. Fireplaces and chimneys are largely the only structures left standing in the Eaton Fire burn zone.

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Nine projects with sunken living zones | News | Architonic

Architonic

Digging living spaces down into the ground is an architectural technique that’s so synonymous with our nature it’s spanned across boundaries and cultures. And it’s true, <a href="[link] spaces</a> provide intimate stability when feeling alone. Either by ourselves or in a group.

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How a Diverse Portfolio of Architectural Projects Unlocks the Wisdom of Travel

Architizer

Designing for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds or creating spaces in vastly different environments requires an architect to step outside their comfort zone and approach each project with fresh eyes. Architecture, when approached with a similar openness, offers the same rewards. Take, for instance, the use of local materials.

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Hot Spots, Cool Designs: Sanjay Puri Architects Usher In a New Era of Climate-Responsive Architecture

Architizer

Led by Sanjay Puri, the firm integrates sustainability into every project, emphasizing energy efficiency, heat mitigation and passive cooling techniques that are especially vital in extreme climates.

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