All articles tagged with #natural materials
The article showcases seven houses around the world featuring highly textured, scaly-looking shingle exteriors made from various materials like wood, slate, and grass, highlighting their aesthetic appeal and functional qualities in different architectural contexts.
Scientists have discovered that ice can generate electricity through flexoelectricity when bent, opening new possibilities for sustainable energy and environmental monitoring in cold environments, challenging previous assumptions about natural materials' electromechanical capabilities.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have scientifically quantified the unique properties of baseball's 'magic' mud, used on every Major League Baseball game ball. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, confirms that the mud enhances ball performance by improving spreadability, grip, and stickiness, debunking the notion that its use is merely superstitious. The findings highlight the mud's irreplaceable qualities compared to synthetic alternatives and suggest broader applications for natural materials as lubricants.
These four dark bathrooms from the ArchDaily catalog embrace the concept of peaceful darkness to create calming spaces with low, ambient lighting, natural materials, and dark surfaces. By blocking out excessive light, these bathrooms offer a sense of tranquility and encourage self-care. Each design utilizes a different approach, such as balancing dark colors with reflective details, incorporating natural tones and filtered air, creating a meditative environment with rough textured surfaces, and featuring a sculptural black bathtub surrounded by rich green marble.
The Hillside House, designed by RS + Robert Skitek, is situated on a small hill in Lesser Poland, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The house consists of two barn-like structures that are offset and rotated, creating a unique composition. The ground floor features a living area with large windows and a terrace, while the upper floor houses the bedrooms. The facades are finished with natural materials, including stone slabs, wood, and metal, blending seamlessly with the rural surroundings.
The Residence ZV, designed by F:Poles Arquitetura, is located in Sorocaba, São Paulo. The clients desired a house that maximized free areas for gardens and landscaping, with a 360-degree balcony to view the surrounding landscapes. The design incorporates natural materials such as exposed concrete, wood, burnt cement, and stones, creating a composition that brings vegetation into the interior of the residence. The two-story house features a social area, service area, and guest suite on the ground floor, and an intimate area with private suites and a pantry on the upper floor. The decoration complements the materials used, and the landscaping project is considered as important as the architectural project.
The SSR Sombreiros House, designed by Gálvez & Márton Arquitetura, is a single-story residence located in the countryside of São Paulo. The L-shaped house features large eaves for protection against sunlight and rain, and incorporates sustainable design elements such as solar panels and rainwater capture. The interior spaces are spacious and open, with sliding doors connecting the living and dining areas to a covered balcony and gourmet area. The house is constructed with concrete and metal profiles, and features natural materials such as stone, wood, and travertine marble. The design also includes a swimming pool, sauna, and spa room, as well as a cantilevered metal pergola for outdoor living.
The Vila Madalena Apartment, designed by Gui Mattos, is a 147m² cozy refuge that combines functionality and practicality. The living room features a curved slat white lacquer panel with indirect lighting, creating a connection with a freijó slatted panel in the kitchen. The kitchen is integrated into the living room and can be closed off with a sliding door. The home theater is designed for versatility and comfort, with the ability to transform into a guest room. The intimate environment is adorned with natural materials, such as linen closets and a closet covered in dyed natural straw.
Casa La Dinda is a 1200m² single-story house located in Sao Paulo, designed by Alexandre Chaguri Arquitetura to take advantage of the surrounding landscape and terrain. The house features a U-shaped layout surrounding a leisure area that joins the preserved forest. Natural materials such as stone and wood were used throughout the interior, and the house was designed to be sustainable with photovoltaic energy and irrigation with reused water. The seven suites each have a view of the treetops, and the entire house is surrounded by a metal structure and glass doors for integration and adequate lighting.
Obra Arquitetos has designed the Suki House, a 341m² residence that prioritizes simplicity and intimacy. The house features a horizontal design with a façade that combines wired and transparent glass to provide privacy and natural light. The interior contrasts black exteriors with light-colored walls, polished concrete floors, and wood furniture. Natural materials such as concrete, steel, and wood were used to create the structure, while the garage features a "Y" pillar made of steel. The living room is located in the middle level, while the lower level houses three bedrooms, bathrooms, and an office. The upper level features a service area, kitchen, and porch with a barbecue.