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  • The use of capcoma strand bars in anti-seismic reinforcement

    ByArab Architecture Hours

    The use of capcoma strand bars in anti-seismic reinforcement, Japan-based Komatsu Seiten Textile Laboratory developed…

  • This biobased house is made from sustainable materials

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Currently on display at Dutch Design Week 2021, “The Exploded View” uses only biobased materials to demonstrate the potential of sustainable design.Mycelium flooring, seaweed tiles and a bacteria lamp are just three of over 100 sustainable materials and other technologies featured inside “The Exploded View”, an installation created using only biobased materials and circular construction

  • This biophilic hotel calls travellers back to their roots

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Vietnamese architectural studio D1 attempts to achieving sustainability by returning to traditional roots when designing boutique Hotel des Bouton in Da Nang.Humans are born to be biophilic, that is, bearing the love of nature – according to American biologist Edward O Wilson (1984). Being near nature makes us happy while being distanced from it decreases

  • Advantages and characteristics of polished beams

    ByArab Architecture Hours

    Polished beam is a type of beam in which an I-beam is cut longitudinally along…

  • Medieval Branding: cleverly reimagined logos

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Fusing the (far) past and the present through ‘Medieval Branding’, an exploration – Russia-based Ilya Stallone brilliantly re-creates and transforms modern day logos with an antiquated yet witty style and humorous composition choices.Cleverly combining his eclectic work as a graphic designer with his passion for history, it all started with one question – what would

  • Exploring the possibilities of fabric-based architecture

    ByArab Architecture Hours

    Exploring the possibilities of fabric-based architecture, Bangkok-based architecture studio (District) All MPavilion IX has opened…

  • The best types of roofing sheets for home construction

    ByArab Architecture Hours

    Are you thinking of building a new home or replacing your existing roof shingle? Choosing…

  • Completed Yada Theater in China

    ByArab Architecture Hours

    Chinese architecture practice GOA has completed a theater complex in Yangxian Xishan in Yixing. It…

  • The Botanical Collection is the perfect distraction for you

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Inviting a touch of nature into one’s home décor, the Danish brand LEGO unveils two breathtaking new additions to its organic ‘Botanical Collection’ – an Orchid and Succulents selection.Without the worry of having to water it, this lifestyle product is mainly made of plant-based plastic derived from sugarcane.Composed of 608 pieces, the ‘Orchid Set’ features

  • Levitate gives equal access to an active lifestyle

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Taking matters into their own hands – Copenhagen-based sports equipment company Levitate brilliantly introduces innovative running blades for amputees.No more specialists, high costs, hidden fees and wasted time – they effortlessly make sports blades attainable so those who want to play, exercise or compete are no longer sidelined by the traditional process and can perform

  • One Dollar Glasses create a broad spectrum of solutions

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Introducing one-of-a-kind ideas, German-based studio Haus Otto experiments with new ways of producing glasses.Named ‘One Dollar Glasses’ and based on the eponymous non-profit organization EinDollarBrille e.V. established by Martin Aufmuth – this fascinating project utilizes methods of bending wire to allow those in need to make their own eyewear for only $1. © Haus OttoAcross the

  • Baume #1 is a stunning stoneware lamp

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Effortlessly creating a subtle balance between the rigor of technical constraints and spontaneity of gestures, Roubaix-based Elisa Uberti fabricates ‘Baume #1’ – a stunning stoneware lamp. Feeling the need for creative freedom and sensitive to the beauty of ceramics – she naturally decided to turn to craftsmanship after working for many years in the fashion industry. Uberti’s

  • Column Series (Pendant) by Lukas Peet for ANDLight

    ByArchitectural competitions Team Hours

    Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting.ANDlight is a Vancouver-based brand that creates and manufactures decorative lighting pieces in Canada. Designed by Canadian designer Lukas Peet, The Column is a luminaire inspired by Grecian Doric columns typically found in ancient buildings and temples.The piece is modular, enabling the creation of multiple

  • The science behind resilient geometry

    ByArab Architecture Hours

    The science behind resilient geometry, Earth architecture is built on a far reaching history. Its…