Hello and welcome to the April Issue of the Materials for Architecture Newsletter

In this issue, we bring you news on "domino effect" copper walls, a proposed school constructed with straw bales, and more...

NUDES uses straw bales to create a breathable skin for proposed school

‘School in Africa’ is the latest project from NUDES that envisions a new secondary school situated in Malawi. With the concept based on a ‘bottom-up’ design process, the scheme focuses on utilising local materials and embracing vernacular architecture to create a building that aims to fit within the East-African context and encourage community participation.... Read more...
Published 17/04/2019 via designboom.com

BIG wraps Massachusetts university building with "domino effect" copper walls

BIG has completed an extension to the business school at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst with gradually sloping walls that resemble falling dominos. New York firm Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG) teamed with Boston firm Goody Clancy, which served as the architect of record to design the extension for the college's Isenberg School of Management.... Read more...
Published 16/04/2019 via dezeen.com

Clearly beautiful

Tanzeela Yasin of IQ Glass explains the aesthetic benefits of including frameless glass balustrades in your project, but also the safety considerations that you need to take into account. Frameless glass balustrades are becoming a popular glazing feature across many architectural projects. The main reason people opt for glass balustrades is because they... Read more...
Published 15/04/2019 via materialsforarchitecture.co.uk

Looking beneath the surface

David Sherry from Dreadnought Tiles explains the importance of looking beyond the marketing when choosing traditional clay plain tiles. The use of traditional building materials is widely recognised as a vital part of preserving the unique character of our old buildings and the integrity of our conservation areas. However, in today’s marketing-driven society... Read more...
Published 12/04/2019 via materialsforarchitecture.co.uk

Small ceramic facade elements, great effect…

The municipal site between the Jewish Museum, the new TAZ building and the former flower wholesale market hall at Kreuzberg was not simply awarded to the highest bidder, but to the one who submitted the best concept for a development. This procedure alone distinguishes the “Integrative building project at the former flower wholesale market” (IBeB)... Read more...
Published 02/04/2019 via materialsforarchitecture.co.uk

FLEXSE is a compact living module made from 100 per cent recyclable materials

Architectural laboratory, SA lab, has developed a compact module for living, based on the typology of the traditional scandinavian grill house. The ‘FLEXSE’ has been designed to be versatile in it’s function, accommodating a number of possible uses, and to be able to adapt to various weather conditions. During winter or in colder weather.... Read more...
Published 18/03/2019 via designboom.com

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