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Arcosanti
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An experimental town in the desert of Arizona, built to embody Paolo Soleri's concept of arcology - the fusion of architecture with ecology. Theory, workshops, events, images, visitor information.
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Curvilinear Surfaces
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Aleksandra Kasuba explains how to install curved fabric structures (under tension) in environmental and architectural projects. Examples of her installations. Biography, bibliography.
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Copenhagen Substitute
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An interactive tour of Utopian designs by various architects. Devised by Dellbruegge and de Molls, it formed part of the exhibition "models of resistance" in Copenhagen May/June 2000.
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Just-In-Time Infrastructure Prototype
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Igor Kebelour presents a concept of domestic, working, public and mobile institutions merged into one. Includes model, analysis and discussion.
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Corrugated Construction
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Architecture students at the Auburn University Rural Studio are designing and building what may be the first house out of bales of waste waxed corrugated board, commonly known as cardboard.
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Architects Design in Cyberspace
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Illustrated article by Alfredo Andia and Claudia Busch on the designs by New York based architectural firm Asymptote on a virtual New York Stock Exchange.
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Modular Dwellings
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Mobile, low cost and functional - a new species of pre-fabricated structures designed by Edgar Blazona.
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Tent Design
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Russian architect Anvar Khairoylline enthuses about the possibilities of tent structures. His profile, illustrated summary of his thesis and examples of projects using the principles of tent construction.
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The Translucent House
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A prototype by Alfons Soldevila. Photograph parades show the building process from design to finish, and other buildings using translucence. A detailed description and theoretical background.
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Architecture and Planning Studio, University of the West of England
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Innovatory technologies, notably 'glued brickwork' and panels of compressed straw bales, turn a campus building into a teaching resource.
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The Steel Research House
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An experiment in modern house design using light steel framing at the University of Nottingham, UK. Context, project outline and progress. Feedback form for comments.
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Zomes Concept
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Creating homes from a harmonious family of geometric forms. Includes definitions, symbolism, images, and construction.
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The Futuro House
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Finnish architect Matti Suuronen designed this UFO shaped dwelling in 1968, initially for use as a ski-cabin or holiday home. Description, photographs and QuickTime movie clips.
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Pouchulu
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The former head of the Munich Experimental Design Unit, Argentinian architect Patricio Pouchulu, displays his portfolio of futuristic designs, including those for major competitions.
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Civil Engineering Magazine: Great Hall
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Malcolm Turpin describes the distinctive new City Hall, London, shaped like a great tilted egg, which is also a model of energy-efficient design.
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Archi Libre
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Takes a look at vernacular and self-educated strands in architecture. Materials and techniques, fantastic architecture, domes, and zomes. [French, English, Spanish]
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Wired News: Need a Building? Just Add Water
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Engineers William Crawford and Peter Brewin have devised a "building in a bag" - a sack of cement-impregnated fabric. To erect the structure, all you have to do is add water to the bag and inflate it with air.
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Spacepat
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Frames are used to delimitate space and to expose visitors to a new three-dimensionality.
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Community Initiative for Arcology Development
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Christopher M. Willett demonstrates a method for constructing arcologies based on community-level decision-making.
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Diaphan Architectural
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Sabine von Fischer explores space in material and thought, in the form of drawings and texts – from concept and criticism to construction. Projects focus on sensorial and invisible boundaries such as "sonic barriers", and on completely collapsed objects in the "event horizon" series.
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The Loftcube
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Mobile living units, which can be placed on flat roofs by helicopters or cranes, designed by Werner Aisslinger. Pictures and information on available features.
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Decodeine
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Margot Kasojevik presents dynamics, simulation and animation design processes in architecture. Includes animations.
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NeurHome
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A utopian idea of a place for living that would be an extension of the owner’s brain. A collective project bringing together theoretical essays and innovatory design concepts. [English and French].
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Po.D
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A small international group collaborating in architectural experimentation. Online exhibition of projects including inflatable pods which can be carried as a backpack when deflated. [In English and French].
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Container Coliseum
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Plans for a prefabricated building designed to be easily moved to disaster areas, inspired by the ancient Coliseum in Rome.
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Arcosanti
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An experimental town in the desert of Arizona, built to embody Paolo Soleri's concept of arcology - the fusion of architecture with ecology. Theory, workshops, events, images, visitor information.
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La casa translúcida
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Proyecto de arquitectura experimental dirigido por Alfons Soldevila.
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The Loftcube Project
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Living spaces designed for the tops of buildings designed by Werner Aisslinger. Pictures and information on available features.
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