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Construction Processes, Design

Balancing Function and Aesthetics: Incorporating Natural Light and Ventilation in Facades

March 14, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

Environmental comfort is one of the aspects that contribute to the good performance of architecture. In project descriptions, the incidence of natural lighting and ventilation is often highlighted as advantageous characteristics that add to the aesthetics and functioning of the […]


Construction Processes, Design

Facades in the Circular Economy: Design for Disassembly

March 11, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

The principles of the circular economy have been most influential and applicable to the construction industry. Emphasizing the efficient use of resources, models around reuse and recycling of components and materials are increasingly being pioneered by global architecture practices. The […]


Construction Processes, Design

How are AI Systems Assisting Architects and Designers?

February 19, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

Since their introduction to the wider public, artificial intelligence technologies seem prone to change the working landscape for professionals across all fields, and architecture and urban planning are no different. While many fear their negative impact, AI technologies can also […]


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How Can Architecture be Designed to Reflect Human Behavior?

February 12, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

Architecture is the design of spaces for human occupation. Despite architects’ skill in designing spaces to influence human behavior there often is a shortfall in anticipating and reacting to occupants’ behavior. To create environments that boost well-being, productivity, and social […]


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Healing Architecture for Care and Recovery: Iconic Design with Colorful Concepts

February 8, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

The influence of design on our physical and mental health has been largely explored in various contexts, ranging from spatial configuration to furniture. The topic has gained notoriety due to the growing awareness of human well-being, especially in recent times. […]


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Combining Danish and Japanese Architecture, BIG Unveils Holiday Homes On Sagi Island, Japan

January 25, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

BIG has released sneak peek images into their “Not A Hotel Setouchi” project in Japan. The scheme draws inspiration from the surrounding beauty and Japanese landscape artworks, situated in the southwest cape of Sagi Island, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. […]


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Eco-Design in the Built Environment: Behind the Success of ECONYL

January 19, 2024

Via: gb&d magazine

For all the conversation about navigating the circular economy, there often lacks discussion on one of its fundamental pillars: eco-design. Eco-design is an approach that integrates sustainability and environmental responsibility into every phase of the design process—from conception to development, […]


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Water in Public Spaces: 15 Urban Projects That Incorporate Water Resources in Their Designs

January 17, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

Water is indispensable for all forms of life on Earth, as it plays a vital role in maintaining biological processes, supporting ecosystems, and contributing to human well-being. Additionally, water holds cultural significance in many societies, being associated with rituals and […]


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What is Passive House?

January 9, 2024

Via: gb&d magazine

People have been implementing passive design elements since the construction of the earliest built shelters, but the passive house concept in sustainable building design is a much more recent innovation. Since its origin in Europe during the late 1980s, the […]


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Bruno Stagno: “To Design Tropical Urbanism and Architecture, the first step is a Change of Attitude”

January 3, 2024

Via: ArchDaily

Bruno Stagno from Costa Rica not only reflects on how responses to the environment can be the main foundation for the inspiration and identity of architecture but also suggests going a step further, envisioning architecture for an entire latitude. We […]


Construction Processes, Design

How to Hide the Air Conditioning?

December 28, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

As temperatures rise, the demand for air conditioning is on the upswing. Recognizing its near indispensability in modern life, we seek more energy-efficient options in response to the climate crisis while considering how architects and designers can integrate these units […]


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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

December 20, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. With technological […]


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The Bridge Between Conceptual Design and BIM: A Real-Time Collaborative Platform to Optimize Building Design

December 15, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

In the ever-changing world of design and construction, the tools at architects’ disposal have remained the same for decades. With its ability to deeply understand how architects design, Snaptrude has emerged as a collaborative 3D building design tool that incorporates […]


Construction Processes, Design

The Best Architectural Drawings of 2023

December 12, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

As another year draws to a close, ArchDaily’s team of curators is pleased to present a selection of the best architectural drawings published throughout 2023, without which the projects’ appreciation would certainly not be the same. Architectural representation plays a […]


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Call for Entries: International VELUX Award For Students Of Architecture 2024

December 8, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

The biannual International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture returns for its 2024 edition, inviting students from all over the world to innovate on the theme of daylight in architecture, specifically, to envision the “Light of Tomorrow.” This broad theme […]


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20 Examples of Community Architecture at Its Best

November 20, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

In a world increasingly dominated by commercial development projects and inaccessible public housing, it can be difficult to find examples of architecture that take into account the concerns, needs, and livelihoods of the communities they serve. The best community architecture […]


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Designing for Deconstruction with Sustainable Interiors

November 15, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

Interiors are ever-changing. Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption through their lifetimes—and much of that is coming from inside. Many interiors have a relatively short life—especially in areas like the hospitality industry, where an interior might be […]


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Exploring Cutting-Edge Technologies in Bespoke Furniture Design

November 15, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

Within the shifts in architectural movements and styles, furniture design has also evolved throughout the years, transitioning from elaborate curvy lines and opulent materials to simple and functional layouts, and back again, in constant movement. As it continues to evolve, […]


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Progressive design-build gains ground in US

November 8, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

Progressive design-build continues to gain momentum across the United States, especially in California, according to panelists at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C., last week. “We had over 160 design-build related bills introduced,” said Richard Thomas, director […]


Construction Processes, Design

Technology, Nature, and Diversity in Architecture: An Interview with Guto Requena

September 26, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

During July, we delved into the Design Process as our monthly topic. Inspired by practices that intersect various uncommon layers in their creations, we talked with architect Guto Requena. When designing, his studio experiments with different digital technologies through a […]