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For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:
Ever thought about how plumbing fits into green design? Green architecture and plumbing dives into how smart plumbing systems can cut water waste and energy use, making buildings truly eco-friendly.
Light of Life is a mesmerizing installation crafted from interconnected polyhedrons, creating a delicate eggshell-like structure that plays beautifully with light and form.
Modular construction is changing urban development, offering faster, more sustainable solutions to meet the challenges of growing cities.
Vernacular architecture celebrates the way culture, region, and tradition influence design, creating spaces that are deeply rooted in their environment.
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8 Architectural Styles That Shaped The World
The structures that people have built for thousands of years have not only been the solution to the need for shelter; they have also been buildings that shape the environment and reflect the identity of society.
“Light of Life” Created From Interconnected Polyhedrons That Form the Eggshells
In April 2018, the Civic Centre CIVIVOX in Iturrama, Pamplona, hosted the temporary architectural exhibition “La belleza de los esqueletos de la arquitectura” (The Beauty of the Bones of Architecture). The centerpiece of the show was “Light of Life.”
Embrace Wonders at The Never Hub: New Installation from MAD
Ma Yansong/MAD Architects has unveiled their latest installation, “The Never Hut,” at the Guangdong Nanhai Land Art Festival 2024 in Yanqiao Village, Nanhai District, Foshan City. Balancing cultural narratives with playful imagination, the design creates a space that inspires reflection and shared connections.
How Does Culture and Region Mold Vernacular Architecture?
Vernacular architecture refers to something developed by the people and land of that area; in the context of architecture, Vernacular architecture refers to structures that evolved through the building methods of a region.
Additive Footwear Design ❗This Weekend | Parametric Workflows with BlenderThis workshop teaches how to create custom toolpaths for 3D printing, CNC, and robotic fabrication using Blender's Geometry Nodes. The workshop is scheduled for January 11 & 12, 2025. |
Puerto Rico Architecture: Diversity, History, and Resilience
Puerto Rico’s architectural landscape is a vivid reflection of its diverse cultural, geographical, and historical influences. From its early colonial buildings to contemporary constructions, the island’s architectural identity has evolved through different stages of conquest, colonization, and modernization.
10 Largest Airports in Asia
Asia is home to some of the world’s most impressive and expansive airports. This article delves into the ten largest airports in Asia by size, exploring their architects, construction timelines, and capacities.
Green Architecture and Plumbing: Eco Friendly Homes
This article explores green practices for eco-friendly homes and how green plumbing and architecture can work together for a better world.
Decoding Rise Of Modular Construction In Urban Development
In the 21st century, urbanization shaped into the most dominant demographic trend. In such a changing environment modular construction is reshaping urbanization and the future of urban development.
The Diffusion Architect 2.0This workshop will show you how to leverage AI diffusion models like SDXL and Flux to elevate your architectural design process and streamline workflows. The workshop is scheduled for January 18 – 19, 2025. | 3D-Printing Clay: Exploring Coded PatternsThis workshop teaches how to create parametric ceramic designs using Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Human, LunchBox, and Pufferfish for 3D clay printing. The workshop is scheduled for February 1 – 2, 2025. |