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The Art of Earth Architecture

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Studio Rick Joy’s Tucson Mountain House was constructed from rammed earth an is a mix of modern minimalism and vernacular construction. This house is one of 250 buildings in The Art of Earth Architecture: Past, Present, Future , a new book by Jean Dethier and Princeton Architectural Press.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. His team is writing guidelines for transit-oriented developments that incorporate affordable housing. “As

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The Future of Architecture Lies in Fluid Design

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The Future of Architecture Lies in Fluid Design. The future of architecture will discard previous notions of fenced-in spaces meant solely for work and life. And at a time where more housing is needed, this new perspective on architecture can make a significant impact. Architecture. Architecture. cbroderick.

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Commercial Construction Trends: Why More Clients Are Choosing the Design-Assist Model

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While we’re big fans of design-build construction, wherein the contractor fully “quarterbacks” the project by taking ownership of all elements, from selecting architecture and engineering firms to subcontractor partners, another great option we’re seeing more and more clients choose recently is the design-assist construction model.

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Architecture Firm Billings Rebound Modestly in August

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Architecture Firm Billings Rebound Modestly in August. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index showed a modest rebound in firm billings in August. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Have hired two full-time and two part-time employees in the last two months.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Yurts: Living in.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. The Open Architecture Network. The Earthbag Architecture of Akio Inoue. Straw/Cement Blocks.

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The Winning Homes in the Solar Decathlon Are …

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Evaluated for 10 different metrics, including energy efficiency, architectural design, innovation, and market potential, the homes had to be as technically impressive as they were feasible to build. Their two-story, two-unit house was designed to offer an efficient and affordable alternative to the high-priced houses in the region.

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