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Designing with Colored Concrete
From translucent to opaque, the color choices for concrete are endless, thereby allowing you to achieve different looks with colored concrete. Colored concrete can be made to look like different materials such as brick,... 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 wat... 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 thing that people see, and in recent years, innovative facade designs and systems have created some of the world's most interesti... 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 al... 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 commercial spaces. Not only are containers trendy, but they are readily available and environmentally friendly. Although most shi... 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 someth...
The Biomimicry Institute in the United States defines biomimicry as "an approach to innovation... 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 South America, Asia and the South Pacific. It can be used to build entire homes and other structures that are earthquake-resi... 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 >
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Passive Cooling Techniques
Passive cooling is a way of designing a building that focuses on improving indoor heat to a com... READ MORE >
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What are the challenges to all-wood high rise buildings
High-rise wood buildings are becoming quite popular around the world. What are the building codes that have be adhered to in US? I think a major challenge would be fire safety since it's all wood READ MORE >
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Creating a Rooftop Garden
A building with a roof that is partially or completely covered with plants is known as a green... READ MORE >
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Insulation Methods for Shipping Containers
A shipping container used as a residential or commercial space needs be insulated well if it i... READ MORE >