Wood | Tag (page 17)

Suquan Yuan / TM Studio

December 07, 2019

Architects: TM Studio
Area: 5600 m²
Year: 2008

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Centre For Cancer And Health / NORD Architects

December 05, 2019

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Architects: NORD Architects
Area: 2250 m²
Year: 2011
Professionals: NORD Architects, Wessberg

Immanuel Church / Sauerbruch Hutton

December 03, 2019

Architects: Sauerbruch Hutton
Area: 880 m²
Year: 2013
Manufacturers: Gutmann, Vanceva

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Putting Wood on a Pedestal: The Rise of Mid-Rise Podium Design

November 29, 2019

Podium construction – alternately known as platform or pedestal construction – is a building typology characterized by a horizontal division between a lower ‘podium’ and an upper tower. The podium, which is typically made of concrete or steel, is crowned by multiple light wood-frame stories. Often, the lighter upper structure contains four to five stories of residential units, while the podium houses retail, commercial, or office spaces and above- or below-grade parking. An alternative configuration sports six to seven residential stories (including the podium) and subterranean parking. Some visible examples of this podium construction style include the amenity-rich Stella residences designed by DesignArc; an attractive yet cost-effective student housing project for the University of Washington by Mahlum Architects; and the warm, modern University House Arena District also designed by Mahlum Architects in Eugene, Oregon.

A Hill on a House / Yuko Nagayama & Associates

November 23, 2019

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Architects: Yuko Nagayama & Associates
Area: 267 m²
Year: 2006

How to Join Wooden Elements: 6 Tips to Build Safe and Strong Structures

Subscriber Access | November 20, 2019

Wood is a very easy-to-work material, allowing professional and amateur builders to manufacture simple objects and structures without major problems. However, when thinking about larger-scale housing or buildings, it's important to take certain precautions that ensure good quality and good construction behavior. To this end, it's essential to evaluate every project and analyze which connection system best suits its structural and aesthetic needs.

We spoke with the experts of Simpson Strong Tie, a leading company in structural connectors, anchors, and fastening systems, to learn more about these topics. Here are six important lessons and tips for building safer and more resistant wooden houses and buildings.

Thao Dien House / MM++ architects

November 17, 2019

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Architects: MM++ architects
Area: 280 m²
Year: 2014

LAND Experience Center / Aedas

November 16, 2019

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Architects: Aedas
Area: 2110 m²
Year: 2014

Heavenly Water Service Center of International Horticultural Exposition 2014 / HHD_FUN

November 16, 2019

Architects: HHD_FUN
Area: 6539 m²
Year: 2014
Professionals: HHD_FUN

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Aldeia III House / O Norte – Oficina de Criação

November 13, 2019

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Architects: O Norte – Oficina de Criação
Area: 140 m²
Year: 2017
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Celite, Dânica, Madeireira Aurora, NGK

Avaré House / Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica

November 12, 2019

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Architects: Sergio Sampaio Archi + Tectônica
Area: 5489 ft²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: Crosslam, Hunter Douglas, Way pvc

San Alberto Magno Chapel / Juan Pavez Aguilar + José Requesens Aldea

November 12, 2019

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Architects: José Requesens Aldea, Juan Pavez Aguilar
Year: 2014

Call for Submissions: 2019 Wood Design & Building Awards

October 29, 2019

The Wood Design & Building Awards program recognizes design teams that are passionate about celebrating wood as a safe, strong and sophisticated building material.

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