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The Fifth Wall
No longer the fifth wall.. Yesterday, ceilings inspired human kind and architects. Ceilings would be an architect's gateway to the heavens. Of course, back then, they had the space. Nevertheless, the perfect example is... READ MORE >
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Creating the Look and Feel of a Room with Different Ceiling...
The ceiling is the part of a room that is sometimes overlooked. However, there are many differ... READ MORE >
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How to Address Designing, Renovating and Restoring in Delica...
Sometimes we have to build very close, next to or in a delicate surrounding; it could be an hi... READ MORE >
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Achieving Organic Shaped Structures Using Timber Frames
Organic structures, shape-wise, are the opposite of orthogonal ones: they often don't follow straight lines and shapes, which makes them a little more difficult to achieve using traditional methods of construction and r... READ MORE >
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Designing with Colored Concrete
From translucent to opaque, the color choices for concrete are endless, thereby allowing you t... READ MORE >
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Placing your stamp on concrete and other finishing technique...
Stamped Concrete Concrete stamps, which are made of polyurethane or metal, have inlaid designs... READ MORE >
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How to solve common concrete defects
Concrete is a versatile and durable artificial stone which is made by mixing aggregate and water. It can be cast to form almost any shape and is used not just to build structures, but for driveways, built-in furniture,... READ MORE >
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Functional Facades
A building's facade is often the most important aspect of design. The facade is the first thin... READ MORE >
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Brutalist Buildings - Beasts or Beauties
The brutalism movement of architecture that became popular all over the world from the '50s to... READ MORE >
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Container Architecture
Container architecture, also known as cargotecture, is a form of architecture using steel or aluminum shipping containers as a structural element. These containers, which have been used to build permanent and temporary r... READ MORE >
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Converting Shipping Containers for Building
Building with shipping containers has fast become a popular way to create residential and comm... READ MORE >
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Constructing facades for different climates
For a building to have a facade that maximizes energy efficiency while providing a comfortable... READ MORE >
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When buildings become breathing, living objects -- or something close...
The Biomimicry Institute in the United States defines biomimicry as "an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature's time-tested patterns and strategies." It applies... READ MORE >
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Bamboo as a Construction Material
Bamboo as a construction material is traditionally associated with the cultures of Central and... READ MORE >
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Building with Aluminum Panels
Aluminum, which is often referred to as a "miracle metal," is the second most widely used meta... READ MORE >