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How much technology makes sense? Low-tech architecture takes the traditional construction methods and develops them further. This results in energy-efficient, sustainable building projects that can also manage without a lot of technology. Let's take a closer look at low-tech architecture together.
- 2024-02-09
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- Construction Industry
High-tech architecture shows how beautiful the art of engineering can be and stands up to sober, inexpensive construction methods. Let's take a closer look at some high-tech buildings. What is so special about high-tech architecture? Read on!
- 2024-01-25
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- Construction Industry
Crooked, chaotic, completely random: Deconstructivism has long had a permanent place in architecture and always leads us to impressive buildings with an absolute recognition value. We present to you some of them in detail.
- 2024-01-11
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- Construction Industry
While Modernism was producing more and more sober buildings, a counter-movement began to emerge at the end of the 1960s. Postmodernists demanded: Give architecture back its soul! This movement has given rise to fascinating buildings, some of which we would like to introduce to you. Enjoy reading!
- 2023-11-30
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- Construction Industry
Of all the architectural styles, brutalism is probably the one that polarizes people the most. You either love these concrete giants, or hate them. What is so special about brutalism, and what are the interesting buildings of brutalism? Enjoy reading!
- 2023-11-16
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- Construction Industry
Each of us certainly thinks of a specific building when it comes to futurist architecture. In fact, futurism is not just about aesthetically bizarre buildings, but about a holistic concept: modern building with a strong focus on sustainability and responsibility towards people and nature alike. What is futurism about and what can we learn from it?
- 2023-11-02
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- Construction Industry
A holistic connection with nature is the guiding principle of organic building. To this day, this movement still produces impressive structures, and we will look at some of them together. What is special about organic architecture, and what can we learn from it?
- 2023-10-26
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- Construction Industry
In the politically difficult time between the world wars, another architectural style developed from New Building. Starting in Germany, it found new followers all over the world. How did this special design and the rather involuntary export come about? We take a closer look at the most interesting buildings and, finally, summarize what we can learn from the Bauhaus style.
- 2023-10-19
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- Construction Industry
After the World War I, many in the construction industry longed for a change. Individual, fascinating buildings were created that consciously distanced themselves from the New Building structures. We take a closer look at some of them and, finally, summarize what we can learn from Expressionist architecture in our modern construction.
- 2023-10-05
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- Construction Industry
Inspired by nature at the end of the 19th century, there were numerous buildings with organic shapes, floral patterns, and curved lines. Art Nouveau responded to the sometimes heavy architecture of increasing industrialization. What can we learn from Art Nouveau for our modern construction industry?
- 2023-09-28
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- Construction Industry
In historicism, the architectural styles of bygone eras were revisited, leaving a lot of space for personal interpretation. This created a mix of different forms of architecture that still attract attention today. What can we learn from historicism for our modern construction industry?
Intimacy and coziness instead of a forced display of wealth and power.
- 2023-09-07
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- Construction Industry
Called Era of Contrasts, Baroque produced the most magnificent castles and churches in Europe. Absolute power and the church demonstrated their power in the form of Baroque architecture. What defines the Baroque architecture, and can we even learn something from it for modern building?
- 2023-08-31
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- Construction Industry
The renaissance is considered a rediscovery of antiquity and was lived in all sectors of the public, especially in Italy: culture, art, education, as well as architecture. What distinguishes the Renaissance architecture, and what can we learn from it in the modern construction industry?
- 2023-08-24
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- Construction Industry
Typical pointed arches, high and soaring towers, and elaborated decorations abound in Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages. How is Gothic architecture different, and what can we in the construction industry learn from it?
- 2023-08-17
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- Construction Industry
Magnificently solid buildings, such as churches, castles, and monasteries, with their small windows and striking round arches: That is the architecture of the Romanesque period as we know it. What can we learn from this construction style? In this blog post, we take you on a journey into the European Middle Ages!
In today's blog post, we take you on a journey into the past, the architecture of the Old World. Among other things, we take a closer look at some of the wonders of the ancient world and be inspired by their majesty and resilience.
What does parametric design actually mean? In our first English episode, we talk to architect Jungwho Park. He tells us about his work and his inspirations, and gives us an insight on how the construction industry could change in the future. Sound exciting? It is! Read the summary of the interview here.
They always say that tastes are different. In the case of some buildings, however, you can't help but throw your hands up in horror. "Who could approve that?" A concrete block in the middle of a beautiful old town? What is behind these "eyesore buildings"? Do we need something like this in our cities? An expert on eyesore buildings, Turit Fröbe, gives us an insight into slightly different architecture. We look forward to it!