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corrugated iron

Corrugated iron’s ability to resist temperature change allows the interior of structures to remain cool even in extreme heat conditions, while its fire-proof quality only adds to the practicality of the material. Architects now realize, perhaps more than ever before, that the use of materials resistant to extreme and unpredictable weather conditions are just as important as sustainable ones.

https://blog.architizer.com/inspiration/collections/corrugated-iron-houses/

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brise-soleil

architects use brise-soleil as solutions to overheating in many hot climates with long days of direct sunlight. These permanent sun-shading structures range from simple patterns of concrete fins to more elaborate wing-like mechanisms that can be adjusted based on different solar angles throughout the day and across the seasons. Some buildings incorporate louvers into the shades to mitigate high-angle rays in summer, but also permit low-angle winter sunlight for passive solar heating with a variety of pattern structures that act as light-filtration screens on the façades of buildings.

One of the most common types of brise-soleil, simple concrete fins, became widespread after Le Corbusier’s Ministry of Education and Health was completed in Brazil. Since then, there have been many creative renditions of the typical brise-soleil, ranging from perforated screens to elaborately patterned structures encasing glass façades. For buildings today, a range of sun-shading structures combine practical functions with a unique architectural language — read on for a selection of our favorites.

https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/collections/brise-soleil/

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eco-brutalist residences

Brutalism is back. The long-maligned style, with its glorious exposed concrete surfaces, has seen renewed interest across the globe. Perhaps nowhere more-so than in the tropics where concrete was a hallmark of late modernist construction projects. While brutalism may be best-known for obtrusive public developments, these six designs showcase a domestic side of brutalism, conscientiously integrated into natural surroundings with local construction methods.

Owing to tropical climates, pools abound in these eco-brutalist projects, which span the globe from Costa Rica to Bangladesh. Incorporating greenery and plants into brutalist residences, these projects show how a new generation of architects is interpreting the legacy of icons such as Paulo Mendes da Rocha and Louis Khan for smaller private projects across the global south.

https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/collections/eco-brutalist-residences/

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passivhaus detailing and design

British architectural technologist and author Emma Walshaw of First in Architecture, whose new book Understanding Passivhaus – A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design forms a comprehensive resource on the subject.

Walshaw’s book goes far beyond the usual summaries of the Passivhaus approach, including in-depth technical guidance, CAD drawings and even 3D models of key details needed to create an exemplary Passivhaus structure. These drawing and models are downloadable in DWG and SKP formats for all architects and students that purchase the book, allowing them to study the details from every angle.

https://architizer.com/blog/practice/details/passivhaus-complete-guide/

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25 unique loft designs

Lofts can refer to the highest story of a building, such as attics, for example, which have been converted into apartments or studios. Later on, the term loft started to be used to describe open-concept spaces, where the entire architectural program was incorporated into one large room, resulting in a market trend.

People are increasingly looking for more flexible and open spaces, so we have put together a selection of 25 lofts that provide different approaches to these environments: either by creating a mezzanine to take advantage of the high ceiling or simply by arranging furniture.

https://www.archdaily.com/957221/living-in-a-single-room-25-unique-loft-designs

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