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Vincent Callebaut Architectures (VCA) has revealed plans for a new “eco district” in Switzerland. As we’ve come to expect from the visionary Belgian architect, the project is defined by an ambitious approach to sustainable design, including a remarkabl… Continue reading Lush “eco district” showcases ambitious approach to sustainability
Portugal’s Madeiguincho was founded by a family of carpenters and the firm’s homes showcase its expertise with all things wood. The Vigia is the latest example of its craftsmanship and provides a light-filled home that runs off-the-grid.Continue Readin… Continue reading Off-grid tiny house showcases superb timber craftsmanship
Compared with traditional concrete construction, sustainable timber architecture is better for the environment – but there’s always room for improvement. With this in mind, a new startup co-founded by Carlo Ratti says it could reduce waste in the manuf… Continue reading Timber construction could get even greener with a little help from AI
Modern timber construction continues to go from strength to strength, with the latest major development recently revealed for Sweden. Described by its creators as the world’s largest wooden construction project, it will include an impressive 2,000 homes, as well as office and retail space – all built primarily from timber.
Category: Architecture, Lifestyle
Tags: Building and Construction, Timber, Housing, Sweden, World’s Largest
Continue reading World’s largest timber development will contain 2,000 wooden homes
Since it opened in 2009, New York City’s High Line has revolutionized city planning, with its success resulting in similar projects cropping up as far away as England and Singapore. Now its original co-creator, James Corner Field Operations, has return… Continue reading $50-million timber extension bridges the gap in NYC High Line
Inspired by the work of groundbreaking American biologist Margaret D. Lowman, students at Spain’s Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) have built a research center to allow scientists to monitor bird and insect life, as well as the e… Continue reading Tiny timber research center provides treetop view of forest life
Work was recently completed on what’s being hailed as the largest mass timber building in Asia. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito & Associates, the project features impressive green design, including solar panels that produce more electricity … Continue reading Asia’s largest timber building an eco-friendly class act
Haptic Architects and Oslo Works have revealed plans to transform a disused parking lot near central Oslo, Norway, into a sustainable tourist attraction. It will be centered around a “Fjordarium,” which will provide superb views of the marine life in t… Continue reading Fjordarium to offer amazing views of Norwegian marine life
Even though logging is prohibited in many of the world’s threatened forests, that doesn’t stop some companies from logging in those areas anyways, then lying about the origins of the timber. Soon, however, such groups may be foiled by the wood’s chemic… Continue reading Wood’s unique “chemical fingerprint” could thwart timber fraudsters
Apple has opened its first retail store in India. Located in Mumbai, Apple BKC incorporates sustainably sourced and local materials, and features a light-filled interior that’s defined by an impressive handcrafted timber ceiling.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading India’s first Apple Store topped by complex 450,000-piece timber ceiling