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Floating Structures: Design and Analysis
Floating houses could be an answer to big-city population problems: cities like London, Tokyo and Shanghai, with plenty of water around and little room to spare, could benefit from this method of building. It could also... READ MORE >
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Utilizing Responsive Smart Materials for Sustainable Archite...
With all the hype regarding the use of automation in 21st century homes and the looming concer... READ MORE >
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Creating the Ideal Indoor Garden
An indoor garden may include something as simple as plants on a shelf to an entire living wall... READ MORE >
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Placing your stamp on concrete and other finishing techniques
Stamped Concrete Concrete stamps, which are made of polyurethane or metal, have inlaid designs that are available in various decorative patterns and textures. The stamps may also be made to look like other building mate... 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 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 the '70s was started by Le Corbusier. This became the style of choice with governmental, educational, and institutional buil... 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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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 cod... 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 is not designed in such a way that it cools or heats itself. This is especially true in areas with extremely hot or cold weath... READ MORE >
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What is the Future of Design
How will the classical notion of Modernism hold up in our future? What sort of materials will h... READ MORE >
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What type of architecture projects would you like to see mor...
Also, share with us the most interesting topics/projects that has kept you coming back for more... READ MORE >
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What is the garage door detail like in this pre-fab house
Is this a sectional door or tilt? READ MORE >
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Are these the under sides of steel roofing
I like the look of the roofing and it blends well with the other elements in the house READ MORE >
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What are the challenges to green roof construction
Other considerations apart from structural and the additional costs associated READ MORE >