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Danish studios EFFEKT and CF Møller Architects have completed the Svendborg International Maritime Academy in Denmark, using an exposed concrete frame to echo its industrial surrounds. Overlooking the harbour in the North Quay of the former port city Svendborg, the…
The conversion of a 200-year-old stable building, located in the mountains of Ibiza, into a Guesthouse was carried out by the local design firm Ibiza Interiors. Campo is composed of four rental guesthouses, including The Atelier, situated in a finca,…
In June 2021, Seastex Ltd was established and introduced a pioneering approach to transform mussel beard waste into top-quality materials suitable for construction purposes. The initially unpleasant mixture of broken shells, algae, sediment, and odorous substances undergoes a remarkable eco-friendly…
In the realm of sustainable building, there are endless possibilities for innovation. Introducing CornWall ®, an extraordinary advancement in interior wall cladding that not only revolutionizes environmental sustainability. But also transforms natural waste into environmentally beneficial design. This biodegradable material,…
Nomo Studio designed Shift House, a holiday home consisting of tiers, on the Mediterranean island of Menorca, using a textured concrete that can withstand the climate. Rectangular structures, embedded into the side of the hill, form Shift House. The exterior…
Monthly, roughly 150 tonnes of wood scraps are created as a by-product of CNC milling operations in the manufacturing processes. The company has ingeniously put this secondary waste material to use for its heating systems for years. With the skill…
The front of Oslotre’s Lumber 4, a mixed-use structure in Norway, is covered in green-painted wooden parts arranged in a scalloped design. The purpose of this building was to demonstrate the possibilities of timber construction. Timber Panels Located in an…
Manu Baño, an acclaimed designer, fashioned OBJ-03 out of a single sheet of weathered steel, a lamp composed of “the fewest possible elements”. The simple, sleek lamp design of OBJ-03 is determined by an oxidized metal sheet that was crafted…
Oslotre, a Norwegian consulting agency, has finished the construction of HasleTre (materials bank), a timber-framed office building. This structure was specifically designed with the capacity to be easily taken apart and reused at a later date. The five-storey building, located…
1. Introduction: Shedding light on a dark reality In the world of architecture and contracting, fraud has become an all too prevalent and devastating reality. From shady contractors cutting corners to architects misrepresenting their designs, the impact of fraud on…
Pollution is a pressing global concern, especially in urban areas. Rapid industrialization, growth in building and infrastructure construction activities, and excessive greenhouse gas emissions have increased the carbon footprint and environmental degradation. Rising pollution exacerbates climate change and global warming,…
1. Introduction Marble has long been revered for its timeless beauty and elegance, making it a popular choice in architecture, design, and construction projects. However, working with marble is no easy task. From selecting the right type and quality of…
with East Dulwich, London, the architecture firm Proctor & Shaw completed a home addition with a sharply slanted roof covered with red painted zinc (zinc roof). Proctor & Shaw designed the project as an addition to an existing Edwardian house,…
Melbourne-based Studio Edwards used repurposed and readily zero-waste materials to finish a workstation for Today Design, a creative agency. Situated in Melbourne’s Collingwood neighborhood, the Today Design Workspace boasts partition walls composed of translucent corrugated fiberglass and OSB (oriented strand…
The selection of materials is important, and textiles in particular are essential for producing sustainable and healthy interior environments, since the public’s awareness of climate health has grown. Carnegie is a leader in environmental sustainability as the only contract textile…
In recent years, interest in preserving the environment and reducing the environmental impact of buildings has increased. One of the innovative ways to achieve this goal is to use recycled materials in the design of villa facades. Recycled materials provide…
We have asked Lea Ceramiche to provide us with information about the homes, structures, and buildings where ceramic is frequently used as a surface reference. One of the brands that serves as a primary supplier for both public and private…
The rammed earth technique is an ancient construction technique, with roots extending deep into architectural history. This technology dates back to ancient civilizations, and bears witness to humanity’s ingenuity and ability to adapt. Construction using rammed earth Construction with rammed…
In 1971, Gary Anderson, an architect and designer at the University of Southern California, created the recycling symbol. It is a triangle with three arrows pointing clockwise, each pointing to industry, consumers and recycling. A cycle that never ends Reintegrating…
In 2022, Merck and Ceramic Colors Wolbring GmbH merged forces to create the ColorQuantTM solar technology, which defies the accepted belief that colored PV modules are less efficient in terms of energy production. We need to8216;step up the use of…
Cinder blocks are available in different dimensions measured in Concrete Masonry Units (CMU), The actual size of most cinder blocks is determined by their depth, such as the resulting wall thickness. The 4-inch dimension indicates that the cinder block is…
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