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Excited to Announce Our New Publication! Our article, The Mosque of the Blessed Tree in Safawi, Jordan, co-authored with Architect maher abusamra, has been published in the Journal of Traditional Building, Architecture, and Urbanism. Design Methodology Highlights The mosque’s architectural style emphasizes simplicity and harmony with nature, using traditional load-bearing elements with minimal ornamentation. Key design features include: • A rectangular layout oriented toward the qiblah, aligning with the Blessed Tree. • Three prayer halls: • The main hall, featuring a striking 9-meter-high dome and accessed via a vaulted entrance. • Two secondary halls, one with a dedicated entrance for women, covered with shallow domes supported by pendentives. • Structural vaulting, with Islamic 3/5 pointed arches, creating a buffer zone between the main and secondary halls for load transfer and architectural stability. We’re thrilled to share this contribution to the field of traditional architecture and look forward to continuing the conversation on design, heritage, and innovation. INTBAU Spain Traditional Building Cultures Foundation

A paper published in #IEREKpress, titled "Perceptions and Reuse of Concrete Building Structures," examines the changing perceptions and reuse of concrete buildings in the UK. Despite past negative views on 'Brutalist' architecture, there is now a growing appreciation for its historical and cultural significance. The study highlights how concrete's durability, thermal mass, and fire protection, along with advances in technology, have improved its popularity. Concrete is increasingly seen as a sustainable and versatile choice for contemporary architecture and interior design. Read more about this research at https://lnkd.in/dpW4y9dp #OpenAccess #PreviousPublications #Architecture #Sustainability #ConcreteReuse #Greenbuilding #EnvironmentalImpact #Research #CulturalHeritage #ConcreteBuildings

Let's celebrate the variety ETICS offer to our built environment! A building facade has a strong formative influence on its architecture. The focus is equally on the building’s appearance and the long-term preservation of its value. It is a challenging task to combine attractive building design and architecture with thermal insulation and protective qualities. But with ETICS it all becomes amazingly easy! 👉 Designing facades with ETICS upgrades the appearance of buildings and districts thanks to the huge variety of system configurations (https://lnkd.in/ddfjCwSP), colours, facing structures and detailing. 👉 ETICS are applicable in new builings and renovation. 👉 ETICS-on-ETICS application is possible to upgrade previously insulated facades. To demonstrate that energy-efficient buildings and superb architecture go hand in hand we organize the EAE Awards 2023/2024 in Brussels. Will you be there? More: https://lnkd.in/euBZb-uE #EAE #ETICS #EAEawards #renovation #energyefficiency #EPBD

Aerial render of a new #Para4 house in Kent. The proposed form complements the adjacent oast house to create a balanced building cluster which respects the established hierarchy . . . #para84 #paragraph84 #architecture #sustainabledesign #granddesigns #design #contemporary

We're proud to have been part of that ambitious project. Some 16 panes measuring 2.7 metres x 7.2 metres were installed at a height of 60 metres for the observation tower. The size of the glass elements and the pane weight of over 2,000 kilos presented a real challenge for the assembly operation. The observation tower stands out and protrudes over the port. For the tower to remain balanced, a proforma weight had to be lifted out first, and this was then replaced by the corresponding pane. In Canada, there was no equipment for this operation. Heavydrive found the ideal solution. The VSG 3000 KMH vacuum suction system was rigidly connected to the VSG 2000 Konter counterweight beam. The Heavydrive systems have radio control, which allowed the 16 panes to be placed at a height of 60 metres above the water - safely and on time. This assignment was the first project for our Heavydrive subsidiary in Montreal QC, Canada. Thist subsidiary means we can act even faster and more flexibly in Canada and make our systems available for construction projects of all kinds. #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry #montreal #portofmontreal

The use of new materials in construction has greatly influenced the field of architecture, from the traditional clay, stone, and wood to the modern iron and glass. Read on: https://lnkd.in/esB9hmHM

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Cantifix have worked on our fair share of historic buildings over the years, either to extend or expand their floor space or to make critical changes to make the building better suited to their current purpose. But one argument that comes up time and again with homes and locations of a heritage nature (especially if they are listed buildings) is: Are we preserving or conserving what came before? And is that more important than the building's modern day use? We explore this rather philosophical question over in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/e3UwRDNw #listedbuilding #Heritage #Architecture

Fallingwater, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935, is one of the most iconic houses in modern architecture. 🏡🌊 Perched above a waterfall in rural Pennsylvania, the house appears to almost float over the cascading water. Wright’s design seamlessly integrates the home with its natural surroundings, using cantilevered terraces made of concrete, stone, and glass to echo the rock formations and the flow of the waterfall. What makes Fallingwater so remarkable is how it breaks from traditional architectural conventions, blending human habitation with nature in a way that feels harmonious rather than intrusive. The sound of the waterfall permeates the house, creating a serene atmosphere. Wright’s masterpiece set a new standard for organic architecture, influencing how we think about buildings and their relationship to the environment. Could this be the ultimate balance between nature and design? #Fallingwater #FrankLloydWright #Architecture #ModernArchitecture #IconicDesign #OrganicArchitecture #ArchitecturalMasterpiece #ArchitectureLovers #Design #Nature #Innovation #EnvironmentalDesign #Inspiration #Sustainable #WaterfallHouse #Pennsylvania #ArchitecturalHistory #History #Study #Knowledge