Architecture for People with Hearing Loss: 6 Design Tips
Contrary to popular belief, hearing loss can occur at any age, regardless of whether it is congenital or not. The WHO estimates that nearly a third (33%) of those over 65 …
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A Carbon-Neutral Architecture Goes Beyond Construction Materials: Planning, Logistics and Context
It is not enough to talk about carbon neutrality in architecture. There are many factors that affect the construction production chain. The construction industry accounts for a significant portion of global …
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3D Printing with Low-Carbon Concrete: Reducing CO2 Emissions and Material Waste
Concrete is second in consumption after water. Its production is on the rise and is expected to grow from 4.4 billion to 5.5 million tons by 2050. Concrete accounts for nearly …
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Colors Of the Earth: Ghana’s Incredible, Rammed Earth Walls
Rammed earth constructions have not become a new phenomenon. In fact, some sections of China’s Great Wall of China were constructed using this method. Modern methods of construction have replaced mud …
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Indoor Bleachers: From Offices to Homes
Designers often find circulation spaces difficult because they are meant for moving between rooms. Many people use these spaces as storage areas, but Mies van der Rohe of Farnsworth house kept …
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A Non-Conventional Plumbing Solution for Zero-Waste Homes
A 2021 Food Waste Index Report from the United Nations shows that 17% of world food production is thrown away, making it the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. This …
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Light as a Design Statement: Inspiring Ways to Manage Natural Lighting
Modern living means that most people spend most of their day indoors. In fact, an Environmental Protection Agency report shows that the average person spends about 90% of their lives …
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PVC Frames in Residential Projects: Strength and Low Maintenance
PVC, also known as Polyvinyl Chloride or Polyvinyl Chloride (synthetic material), is one of the most widely used plastics worldwide, with 40 million tonnes produced each year. It has many uses …
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