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The Art of Earth Architecture

Natural Building

This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press. Dethier is a curator and historian and has dedicated his 50-plus-year career to exploring architecture made from earthen materials.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

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The Three Rs of Architectural Conservation

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Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. The district is an example of a successful conversion of an industrial site into a center for tourism and culture. Architecture is a renewable resource.

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Marketing Best Practices for Architectural/ Engineering/Construction (AEC) Firms

Construction Marketing

Marketing architectural, engineering and/or construction (A/E/C) services is very different than other types of marketing. Search optimize your website with all search engine optimization (SEO ) features (meta coding, site maps, reviews, etc.). Build awareness through PR, Advertising , article placements and more.

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Natural Architecture in India

Natural Building

He met the legendary Laurie Baker while studying architecture. Construction debris is combined with mud excavated from the site and mixed with 8 per cent cement to make these walls. The site had issues of water logging and we addressed this first by harnessing the water in the form of a pond on the lowest end of the site.”

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Christopher Alexander Obituary

Natural Building

He sought “to provide a complete working alternative to our present ideas about architecture, building and planning”. In a housing project in Mexico in 1975-76, families laid out their own houses on the site, and participated in their construction, developing details as the work proceeded.

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Advancing the application of renewable energy in architecture

SAB Magazine

This article outlines a two-tier design approach that can assist architects to achieve their goal of a Net Zero Energy building. The first stage is to reduce the overall operating energy demand of the building; and the second is to replace traditional energy derived from fossil fuels with energy from renewable sources.