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Breathing Architecture: Green Facades and Living Walls
With infinite benefits such as improved air quality, aesthetic improvement, reduction of urban heat island effect and energy efficiency, building structures are now covered with greenery. From the freestanding trellis s... READ MORE >
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Architectural Applications of Fiberglass
When one thinks of fiberglass in architecture, the first thing that comes to mind is insulation... READ MORE >
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Ignite the Flame: Wood Burning Technology for Efficient Home...
Over the last few decades, wood burning systems morphed from a simple heating method to a rede... READ MORE >
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Glass & Steel Ensemble: Structural Glazing Facade Systems
Due to the recent innovation of the facade technology, structural glazing systems have reached new heights with its glass and steel ensemble. One cannot undermine the beauty of the exposed minimal structural system as i... READ MORE >
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How to Design Contemporary Structures in Indigenous Zones
Building in indigenous zones can be very sensitive. Sometimes in trying to honor an ancient cu... READ MORE >
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Cut the Grain: Wood Veneer Techniques
Wood veneer is a beauty in itself with its exceptionality in texture, color, figure and grain... READ MORE >
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Reaching for the Sky: From Towers to Skyscrapers
Through the ages, humans have been trying to reach the very heavens through architecture. But why do we aim to touch the sky? There have been, and are, many reasons human beings erect high buildings; those reasons go fr... READ MORE >
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Desert Dwellings: How to Design for the Desert
A desert environment is hostile by nature; building in the desert means having to prepare your... READ MORE >
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How to Construct Timber Roof Trusses
The roof is probably one of the most, if not the most important part of a building as it prote... READ MORE >
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Public Realm: Urban Park Strategies
The modern urban park is not only considered a focal point of a neighborhood, but also a node for social interaction of the public realm - the residents and visitors of the community. Such design strategies would includ... READ MORE >
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Inox: Stainless Steel Finishes
Providing a range of architectural benefits, this low-maintenance and corrosion-resistant buil... READ MORE >
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Saving the Night from Light Pollution
You've heard of air, noise and water pollution numerous times but light pollution is less know... READ MORE >
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Soil as a Structural Material
Earth construction is one of the oldest building methods around. Now that architects around the world are more concerned than ever with climate change and green alternatives, choosing this eco-friendly and cheap source... READ MORE >
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How to Design a Trendy Contemporary Winery
For a while now, wineries have been becoming more than storage units and factories: they embod... READ MORE >
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Sound Travels: Acoustic Treatment in Offices
Acoustical comfort in the office not only pertains to the specific materials used to mitigate... READ MORE >