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The School Of Visual Arts Of Oaxaca, Mauricio Rocha
The School Of Visual Arts Of Oaxaca, Mauricio Rocha
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Compacted earth
Material used: Stone & compacted earth.
Properties of material: This organic material not only gives the buildings its character, with its irregularities and textures, but also provides a construction system that contributes to creating a microclimate that is perfect for the extreme climatic conditions of Oaxaca city, as well as acoustically isolating the classrooms.
Beijing National Aquatics Center, Ptw Architects
Beijing National Aquatics Center, Ptw Architects
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: ETFE-Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene.
Material used: Steel space frame, Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene.
Properties of material: High corrosion resistance and strength over a wide temperature range. Translucent
Residence In Garrison, Ny, Toshiko Mori Architect
Residence In Garrison, Ny, Toshiko Mori Architect
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Aluminum panel siding. Material used: Alucobond compost panel; The house is made up of two distinct volumes clad in concrete, masonry, and glass to differentiate public space from private space in this steel-framed residence. The material of interest is ‘Aluminum Composite Material’ (ACM) containing two sheets of .02” aluminum thermo bonded to a polyethylene core in a continuous process
Properties of material: Durable, water resistant, structural