7 Emerging Materials That Will Change Architecture
In an age of rapid technological development, the material prospects for architecture are truly fasc inating.
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Resources to help you find materials, perfect design details and master the tools you need to create better buildings.
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First Impressions: 5 Textured Façades Cast in Concrete
Concrete embraces its imperfections, leaving behind a tactile record of its construction.
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This Movie of Marble Being Quarried is Truly Mesmerizing
20-ton blocks slide gracefully to the floor like calving glaciers.
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Young Architect Guide: 5 Ways to Avoid Specification Nightmares
These tips will help make the specifying process for your next project an effortless experience.
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How Inaba Williams’ Research-Led Architecture Is Brought Alive by Technology
HP's Z2 Mini workstation suits the firm's rigorous approach.
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9 Architectural Materials Found in OMA’s Fondazione Prada
OMA's cultural center features a variety of unique finishes, from million-year-old stone to 24-karat gold leaf.
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Industrial Chic: Specifying the Perfect Loft-Style Residence
Warehouse aesthetics can offer a raw elegance that blends textured materials with bold detailing.
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Retro Futurism: How Architects Can Channel Tron’s Lines of Light
Linear lighting has become all the rage in the post-Y2K era.
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Material Masters: Exploring Concrete, Wood and Aluminum with Architect Andy Lantz
Rios Clementi Hale Studios displays a rich understanding of materials and construction fundamentals.
