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Converting Shipping Containers for Building
Building with shipping containers has fast become a popular way to create residential and commercial spaces. Not only are containers trendy, but they are readily available and environmentally friendly. Although most shi... READ MORE >
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Constructing facades for different climates
For a building to have a facade that maximizes energy efficiency while providing a comfortable... READ MORE >
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When buildings become breathing, living objects -- or someth...
The Biomimicry Institute in the United States defines biomimicry as "an approach to innovation... READ MORE >
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Bamboo as a Construction Material
Bamboo as a construction material is traditionally associated with the cultures of Central and South America, Asia and the South Pacific. It can be used to build entire homes and other structures that are earthquake-resi... READ MORE >
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Building with Aluminum Panels
Aluminum, which is often referred to as a "miracle metal," is the second most widely used meta... READ MORE >
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Passive Cooling Techniques
Passive cooling is a way of designing a building that focuses on improving indoor heat to a com... READ MORE >
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What are the challenges to all-wood high rise buildings
High-rise wood buildings are becoming quite popular around the world. What are the building codes that have be adhered to in US? I think a major challenge would be fire safety since it's all wood READ MORE >
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Creating a Rooftop Garden
A building with a roof that is partially or completely covered with plants is known as a green... READ MORE >
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Insulation Methods for Shipping Containers
A shipping container used as a residential or commercial space needs be insulated well if it i... READ MORE >
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Converting barns into modern homes
Barns have been used for centuries as housing for livestock and as storage sections for farm produce. Eradication of farming has left these structures barely in use. Thus, as designers, we have the responsibility to conv... READ MORE >
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How to strengthen timber framed houses
Timber framed houses are considered to be weak and can easily be damaged on the onset of an ear... READ MORE >
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How to construct curved wooden structures using laminated Ve...
Wood has been used in the construction sector for an extended period. This has helped in coming... READ MORE >
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What is the Future of Design
How will the classical notion of Modernism hold up in our future? What sort of materials will help forge a new future in architecture? READ MORE >
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How to properly install floating roofs
A floating roof is a type of roof that is installed in storage tanks which are used in the oil... READ MORE >
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How To Install Solid Wooden Floors Perfectly
Wooden floors are part of the elements that make a house to look exquisite. The installation pr... READ MORE >