Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

This article shows how traditional materials, such as tiles, rocks, bamboo, wooden sticks, timber, rammed earth and bricks are being used in current architecture in China. Not only were the traditional building materials recycled, but also the traditional construction techniques were integrated into the new design.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. The first is choosing the best materials, including long-lasting materials that withstand wear and use. Or opt for materials that work harder to protect the home, like cool roof shingles that reflect heat in especially sunny areas.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Imagine a community where every home maintains a comfortable temperature without the use of electricity, built with local materials and aligned to maximize passive solar. Research shows that architecture that reflects local traditions and heritage provides social and cultural benefits. image from Britanica.com.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 29, 2022

Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA. Why Study Masters in Architecture in the USA? 5-year B Arch and the M Arch are the superior two examinations specified by the USA’s National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for giving an architect license. Harvard University. Cornell University.

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Walling stone, a natural and versatile material, has been a cornerstone in construction for centuries. This article delves into the world of Sheffield Walling Stone exploring its types, uses, and significance in modern architecture. Its timeless appeal and durability make it a favorite choice for builders and designers alike.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.

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Natural Building

JUNE 4, 2020

The project embraced the idea of using donated materials from the buildings that were left devastated by the earthquake. The project involved the construction of four new rooms: three classrooms and a multi-functional library, and they decided to build each one from different materials.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He met the legendary Laurie Baker while studying architecture. The residence uses bamboo as the chief material, where a continuous string of bamboo frames the front elevation, supporting the staircase that hangs from it, creating a stunning semi-open area. You can read the original article at www.thehindu.com.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). The other form is embodied CO2, which is emitted in production, transportation, assembly, and eventually disposing of construction materials.

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CivilJungle

JULY 12, 2022

The cost of floating building is little bit expensive because the higher range of raw materials and the technique is also modern so it requires higher technology machineries which cost is high. Related Article. Floating Architecture Examples. There are so many floating architectures are constructed all over the world.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. In addition to meeting traditional borrower standards, the lender will inspect and approve construction timeline estimates, proposed budget, and architectural plans.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

More stringent energy codes demand higher levels of insulation for external walls, and in many cases this means using exterior insulation, either as a substitute for traditional cavity insulation, or to supplement it.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

And all of the natural building materials were sourced in that region. Not only is this fast growing material incredibly sustainable, its flexibility means they were able to create spaces that biologically morph from the surrounding elements. Architects: Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios. Photographs: Mati Allendes.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Various forms of bamboo architecture were implemented in the construction, including space trusses using round bamboo and laminated bamboo beams. The use of organic building materials ensures thermal comfort and an inviting ambiance at the Ecolodge — creating a facility ideal for small group gatherings and workshops.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 24, 2021

“The Great Wall of WA” was selected as a finalist in the Australian Institute of Architects Western Australia architecture awards, and won “best housing project” in ArchDaily’s Building of the Year contest in 2016. Despite being highly energy-efficient, earth-sheltered architecture still isn’t very common.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 14, 2019

N epal’s Bayalpata Hospital won an international award in the Health Category at the Global Architecture Festival held in Amsterdam. This is an example of when architecture provides more than a building. The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

This article is a digital exclusive with Pro Builder 's May/June 2021 issue. For a modern twist on a classic Colorado home, Godden Sudik Architects incorporated darker colors and materials, which appeal to younger buyers. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . 5 Highly Desired Home Features for Today's Buyers.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The recently opened El Perdido Hotel in El Pescadero, Mexico, utilizes traditional construction materials of the region. Time-honored materials like rammed earth, thatched roofs, and Palo de Arco wood were used throughout, using only locally sourced materials and working with local artisans.

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Natural Building

MAY 16, 2021

It is made entirely by 3D-printing a material based on locally-sourced clay and is a collaboration between architect Mario Cucinella and 3D-printer manufacturer WASP. We need a paradigm shift in the field of architecture that gets closer to the needs of people, thus finding an answer for the “Earth” within the “earth”.

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Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Passive Solar Architecture. Building Sustainability: Graduate Programs and Sustainable Architecture.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2022

Wood provides a natural form of carbon sequestration, so there’s a move to use timber in place of industrial materials for building. The greatest value you can give to a material is to give it a load-bearing role in a structure,” she says. Step 3: Find the best match between the initial design and the material library.

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Natural Building

MARCH 16, 2022

The region’s vernacular architecture helped inform the designs. These Turkana houses will provide long-term housing using rammed earth and other earthen materials, as well as paper tubes woven together clad with branches and timber frame filled-in with burnt bricks. You can read the original article at www.designboom.com.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

According to local preservation laws, these buildings are classified in three categories: four to be restored according to the original structure, materials, and construction methods; one to be renovated; and three to be rebuilt with respect to the historic context. You can read the original article at www.designboom.com.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 30, 2022

For her thesis project at the School of Architecture she created “Cinders” using three varieties of the local soil. “Its materials acknowledge both the autochthonous ties to the region and the artificiality of construction,” she added. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 6, 2022

“Throughout the building process, we tried to focus on local artisanal building techniques and materials in the same form they were being used hundreds of years ago,” said studio founder Shipra Singhania. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com The photography is by Jeevan Jyot.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Photo courtesy The Architectural Team and Lendlease. Varying vapor permeability of different insulation products, membranes, and other building materials introduces significant complexity to wall assembly design. This article clarifies and provides guidance on vapor diffusion and condensation control in these new wall assemblies.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Today's Guest Article Is From K. Back in the days when an estimation (be it cost estimation or the estimation of materials) had to be done, the estimators had to start with digitalizing the architectural or engineering drawings into an estimation package or the worst, to do manual takeoffs from the design drawings.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 26, 2021

The School of Architecture , established by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1932, has graduated the first generation of experimental structures, or ‘shelters’, built at the school’s new campus at Arcosanti, USA. This material was then positioned within the wall framing, replacing traditional insulation.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 27, 2023

However, designing exterior architectural features can be challenging, as natural elements such as wind, rain, and snow test even the most durable materials. Materials such as wood will rot and are vulnerable to insect infestation.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 22, 2022

Across Asia, bamboo has offered itself as a viable construction material owing to its strength, flexibility, and easy availability. Now, it struggles to compete with man-made materials like cement and steel to meet immediate issues of urbanization. Bamboo is proving its worth as a sustainable material. mage © Arch-Exist.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Celine Ramjit is an artist working in eco-architecture, weaving; and tattooing. There are many advantages to working with clay as a building material; it is cost effective and abundant, highly durable, able to store and release heat. You have to understand how the materials are combined and work together.”.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. To date, these demands have sometimes overlooked materials in the categories referenced above, either due to their complexity or placement in the building. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CSI’s story “officially” begins in March 1948, when articles of incorporation were signed, and 45 design/construction professionals became allies. an architectural group chief in the U.S. Study of new materials and processes developed during World War II. At CSI’s first meeting, held in April, James B. Simpler specifications.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A crew of students from the Yale School of Architecture has assembled the wooden frame of a one-story building on Horse Island, a 17-acre property off the coast of Branford, Connecticut. Photo credit: Laura Pappalardo/Yale School of Architecture. Photo credit: Laura Pappalardo/Yale School of Architecture.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 16, 2022

A former art student with a background in architectural studies, Nigel decided he wanted to design and build his own house and took it upon himself to investigate alternative building techniques. ” Using the material on the Isle of Man was not straightforward. ” You can read the original article at www.iomtoday.co.im.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 30, 2020

“Made, like the real thing, from 100 per cent natural clays, minerals, sands and colored with natural earth pigments, this surface material is able to achieve the authenticity and feel of monolithic rammed earth,” explained Clayworks. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I wanted the architecture guided by what we saw around us,” says Nina Flohr, referring to the waves of the Indian Ocean and the giant dunes that surround the property. In fact, she used the technology to make building materials from what was already at hand: namely, sand and seawater. This may be the first 3D-printed resort.

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