South House Tale
South House Tale
South House Tale

Md Al Amin Sohan

Exploring Living Building Materials Through Robotic Earth Printing

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The schematic diagram to develop a wall section based on eco-resilient tectonics. It is commonly accepted that the appearance of moss or vegetation on the surface of a building is a sign of neglect, deterioration, or poor maintenance. And this assumption is not entirely unfounded: small cracks in traditional materials can lead to water infiltration, … Read more

What are Metamaterials? Innovations in Architecture from Acoustic Invisibility to Seismic Protection

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ICD-ITKE Research Pavilion 2015-16 / ICD-ITKE University of Stuttgart. Image © ICD/ITKE University of Stuttgart The future of the architecture industry holds countless possibilities, as reserach in the domain progresses. One innovation is the ability for structures to be rendered acoustically invisible, absorb earthquake energy, or harvest electricity from the sounds around them. Qualities of … Read more

From Churches to Homes: Conversions and Contemporary Renovations That Fuse Past and Present

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The Church Residence / Michiru Higginbotham. Image © Katherine Lu What does a change in use and/or scale in buildings imply? How can a church or chapel be transformed into a home? While the architecture of many contemporary sacred spaces shows a remarkable capacity for adaptation and evolution, the creative boundaries of many professionals extend … Read more