Why the Next Generation of Hospitals Should Be Made From Mass Timber
The benefits of mass timber fall perfectly in line with what healthcare clients are asking for in th eir new buildings.
Practice: Materials
Features revealing the design and development of the world’s most innovative building-products.
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The Beauty of Wood: Why Architects Love Dinesen
Dinesen’s new floor Layers combines the structural advantages of engineered wood with the beauty of oak.
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As Its Temperature Soars, Qatar Has Begun to Air-Condition the Outdoors
Behind Qatar's addiction to air-conditioning lies a troubling reality: Current methods for cooling t he country are unsustainable in the extreme.
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Researchers Have Invented an “Invisibility Cloak” That Really Works
Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp.'s invisibility cloak can hide anything from a person to an entire b uilding.
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3 Reasons Why Prefabrication Is the Future of Architecture
"Using prefab technology when building projects — especially if you’re already using VDC and BIM — i s a no-brainer."
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8 Tangible Ways Architects Can Help Combat the Climate Crisis
The architectural profession plays a massive role in determining the state of not only the natural e nvironment, but in sustainable development as a whole.
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The Ultimate Lesson in Beautiful Bathroom Design
Villeroy & Boch's accredited online course is perfect for architects specifying bathrooms for hotels .
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New York Tried Banning Glass Skyscrapers. What Comes Next?
Currently under construction in New York City, these four buildings offer a welcome respite from the status quo.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Consumed By Fire
"Everything is burning, nothing will remain from the frame," reports Notre-Dame spokesman Andre Finot.
