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Polished, Private, and Passive: Traditional Courtyard Houses and their Timeless Architectural Features

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 09:00 PM PDT

Beit Rumman Hotel, Damascus. Image via Tumblr Account syrian-courtyard Beit Rumman Hotel, Damascus. Image via Tumblr Account syrian-courtyard

We have seen in recent residential projects the need for bringing the outdoors inside, whether it's through green walls, biophilic designs, or interior courtyards, especially in countries with dry and hot climates. When it comes to countries of the Arab world, creating these outdoor-inspired inner spaces is a lot more than just bringing in some sunlight and fresh air, it is an architectural expression of a rich culture that transcended generations and inspired nations beyond their borders. In this article, we will explore how cultural and social norms influenced the creation of traditional courtyard houses in Arabian countries and how their unique architectural features were reimagined in modern contexts.

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New Research: The Built Environment Impacts Our Health and Happiness More Than We Know

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 08:30 PM PDT

ASLA 2020 Urban Design Honor award. Yongqing Fang Alleyways: An Urban Transformation. Guangzhou, China. Lah D+H Landscape and Urban Design. Image Courtesy of The Dirt ASLA 2020 Urban Design Honor award. Yongqing Fang Alleyways: An Urban Transformation. Guangzhou, China. Lah D+H Landscape and Urban Design. Image Courtesy of The Dirt

People living in dense cities are among the least happy. Their rates of depression are 40 percent higher than other populations, and their rates of anxiety are 20 percent higher. Why? Because the built environment is directly linked with happiness and well-being, and too often urban environments fail to put people at ease.

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House Inside a Ruin / ORA

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 08:00 PM PDT

© BoysPlayNice © BoysPlayNice
  • architects: ORA
  • Location: Zadní Arnoštov, 569 43 Jevíčko, Czech Republic
  • Project Year: 2020
  • Photographs: BoysPlayNice
  • Area: 249.0 m2

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Silk Tree Deaf Friendly Urban Park / Ashrafi & Zad

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 07:00 PM PDT

© Nima Ghanei © Nima Ghanei
  • architects: Ashrafi & Zad
  • Location: Tehran Province, Tehran, District 7, Bakhshifard St, Iran
  • Project Year: 2020
  • Photographs: Nima Ghanei
  • Area: 2450.0 m2

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Burger Bros Da Nang / studio anettai

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 06:00 PM PDT

© Hiroyuki Oki © Hiroyuki Oki
  • architects: studio anettai
  • Location: 30 An Thượng 4, Bắc Mỹ An, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
  • Project Year: 2020
  • Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki
  • Area: 204.0 m2

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Building 3 for Fortune Art Homestay in Xiyaotou Village / Wutopia Lab

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 05:00 PM PDT

© CreatAR Images © CreatAR Images
  • architects: Wutopia Lab
  • Location: Xiyaotou Village, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei, China
  • Project Year: 2021
  • Photographs: CreatAR Images
  • Area: 225.0 m2

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Chiayi Art Museum / Studiobase Architects + M.H.Wang Architects and Associates

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 03:00 PM PDT

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House ½ / dot and associates

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 01:00 PM PDT

© OS studio © OS studio
  • architects: dot and associates
  • Location: Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 324, Taiwan (ROC)
  • Project Year: 2020
  • Photographs: OS studio
  • Area: 17.0 m2

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Arava Aquatic Sports Center / Zait Lev Architects

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 11:00 AM PDT

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The Rock House / Gort Scott

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 09:00 AM PDT

© Rory Gardiner © Rory Gardiner
  • architects: Gort Scott
  • Location: Whistler, BC V8E, Canada
  • Project Year: 2020
  • Photographs: Rory Gardiner

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Kanishka Start Store / ARC Architects

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 07:00 AM PDT

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Monastero Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 05:00 AM PDT

© Alex Filz © Alex Filz
  • architects: noa* network of architecture
  • Location: 38062 Arco, Trentino, Italy
  • Project Year: 2021
  • Photographs: Alex Filz
  • Photographs: Andrea Dal Negro
  • Area: 4300.0 m2

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Gaidar Cultural and Recreational Park / IRGSNO

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 03:00 AM PDT

© IRGSNO © IRGSNO
  • architects: IRGSNO
  • Location: Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
  • Project Year: 2019
  • Photographs: IRGSNO
  • Area: 33300.0 m2

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How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes When Building With Bamboo

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 12:30 AM PDT

© Bamboo U © Bamboo U

While bamboo holds incredible potential as a building material, efforts to build durable bamboo structures often fall short with errors made in both the design and building process. Bamboo structures are often criticized for their lack of durability, and before treatment technology was discovered, this was one of the pitfalls to building with bamboo, nowadays however, architecture firms like IBUKU have proven that if designed well, treated right, and maintained a bamboo structure can last a lifetime.

Besides poor treatment, there are other errors made when building with bamboo and these are often overlooked, but they hold equal weight in ensuring the longevity of a bamboo structure. There are plenty of great guides that explain how to build with bamboo, however information falls short when addressing what not to do. In this article, we will share how to avoid the most common mistakes when building with bamboo.

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Cosmos House / S-AR

Posted: 10 Aug 2021 12:00 AM PDT

© Claudio Sodi © Claudio Sodi
  • architects: S-AR
  • Location: Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
  • Project Year: 2019
  • Photographs: Claudio Sodi
  • Photographs: Camila Cossio
  • Photographs:
  • Area: 100.0 m2

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How to Design and Install Seamless Translucent Polycarbonate Facades

Posted: 09 Aug 2021 11:45 PM PDT

Centr'Al / B-architecten. Image © Lucid Centr'Al / B-architecten. Image © Lucid

Translucent polycarbonate panels boast unique and striking aesthetics while simultaneously maintaining efficient functionality. They can add depth and color to a façade and may adapt to meet a wide range of performance requirements, from temperature resistance to impact resistance to UV protection and more. Rodeca, a leading company in the polycarbonate panel industry, offers high-quality products with high customizability vis-à-vis colors, transparency levels, treatments, profiles, sizes, joint systems, and more. Below is a detailed list of these many options, accompanied by diagrams and installation steps. We also discuss several case studies where polycarbonate facades have been used to great success, taking full advantage of the options available alongside the intrinsic aesthetic qualities of the translucent panels to complement and elevate their designs.

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RIBA Announces 2021 South Award Winners

Posted: 09 Aug 2021 11:30 PM PDT

Library and Study. Image © Royal Institute of British Architects Library and Study. Image © Royal Institute of British Architects

The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the 13 regional winning projects of the 2021 South Awards. The projects ranged from complex civic buildings to refined residential extensions and context-integrated interventions, with an emphasis on landscaping and craftsmanship. The winning architects will now be considered for a highly-coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, which will be announced later this year.

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ZUCZUG Retail Space / AIM Architecture

Posted: 09 Aug 2021 11:00 PM PDT

© Wen Studio © Wen Studio
  • architects: AIM Architecture
  • Location: Shanghai, China
  • Project Year: 2021
  • Photographs: Wen Studio
  • Photographs: Courtesy of AIM Architecture
  • Area: 350.0 m2

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