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- Architects use prefabricated glulam pillars and vibrant colors to create playful beach home in Rio de Janiero Tue, 26 Feb 19, 9:30amSão Paulo-based architects, Nitsche Arquitetos have unveiled a beautifully colorful beach home made out of a unique blend of building materials, including prefabricated timber pillars, multi-colored window shades and a...
- Portuguese secondary school renovation brings color and light to the learning experience Mon, 18 Jul 16, 10:39pmLocated at the edge of the historical center of Pontinha, Lisbon, the school spans 185,000 square feet. It is comprised of five concrete pavilions turned into one, allowing natural daylight to enter all the different spaces. The...
- Deltec launches line of super efficient, net-zero energy homes – starting under 100K Thu, 3 Mar 16, 10:30pmA company in Asheville, North Carolina is taking prefabricated design to a new level of sustainability with their latest Renew collection. Deltec Homes has responded to the increasing demand for net-zero energy housing by...
- Tiny “floating” cube extends a charming 19th century house in France Fri, 12 Feb 16, 5:00amThe architects designed a small metallic white volume raised off the ground and inserted between two existing trees. They produced a simple, balanced volume with minimalist lines that blend in with the main building. Positioned...
- Prefabricated Arched Cabins can provide a warm home for under $10,000 Wed, 3 Feb 16, 4:20amA standard kit comes complete with floor plates, ribs, a ridge beam, R13 insulation (though this can be upgraded to R25 insulation for cooler climes), Super Span roof paneling, along with trim and fasteners...
- Arquitecturia built this darling Girona artist studio in a mere 3 weeks Wed, 3 Jun 15, 8:00pmIs there anything more romantic than a Spanish artist? How about a Spanish artist's studio? We're in love with this 861-square-foot garden studio in Girona...
- Google’s new Mountain View headquarters will be built by robots Fri, 8 May 15, 1:50amA new breed of hybrid robot cranes will help Google expand their headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley. Architecture Journal recently accessed planning documents Google submitted to the City of Mountain View Council...
- Hybrid robot cranes will help construct Google’s new HQ Thu, 7 May 15, 4:00amA new breed of hybrid robot cranes will help Google expand their headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley. Architecture Journal recently accessed planning documents Google submitted to the City of Mountain View Council...
- VIDEO: Watch the Incredible 4-DAY Construction of a Prefab HUF HAUS Wed, 3 Sep 14, 12:32amThe pioneers behind the prefabricated HUF HAUS have constructed thousands of energy efficient houses across the globe. Their über-efficient designs have paved the way for a new wave of green modular homes with a truly sustainable...
- Innovative Modular Eco Pods Operate Off-Grid in Any Locale Mon, 1 Sep 14, 3:00pmECHO's flexible homes are made from 32-sq-ft prefab modules and feature a distinctive pyramid roof that lets natural light flow inside. They can stand-alone as a simple garden room, or link to other modules to create additional...
- First Ever Solar Decathlon China Design Competition Kicks Off Today Sat, 3 Aug 13, 3:00amThe first ever Solar Decathlon China collegiate design competition officially kicked off today with 22 teams representing 35 universities and 13 countries gathered to show off their awesome solar-powered home designs...
- Construction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Grinds to a Halt Amid Safety Concerns in China Fri, 26 Jul 13, 1:32amThe same company that constructed a 30 story building in just 15 days has ambitious plans to build the world's tallest prefabricated skyscraper in Changsha, China...
- Safety Concerns Halt Work on World’s Tallest Prefab Skyscraper in China Thu, 25 Jul 13, 10:17pmThe same company that constructed a 30 story building in just 15 days has ambitious plans to build the world's tallest prefabricated skyscraper in Changsha, China...
- Middlebury’s InSite Solar-Powered Home is Made From Materials Sourced Within 10 Miles Fri, 5 Jul 13, 8:47pmFollowing five points of InSiteful design, the Middlebury team has sought to build a home that is economically, environmentally and socially sustainable...
- Middlebury’s InSite Solar-Powered Home Features Materials Sourced Within 10 Miles Fri, 5 Jul 13, 8:47pmFollowing five points of InSiteful design, the Middlebury team has sought to build a home that is economically, environmentally and socially sustainable...