OpenBuildings

OpenBuildings is a community-driven encyclopedia of buildings from around the world. It is a database of historic, contemporary, and conceptual architecture that exists as a website and applications for iPhone and Android.

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A Survey of Bamboo Architecture
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December 11, 2011
The Reemergence of Brick as a Tool for Experimental Architecture
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December 9, 2011
Designing a Better Public Toilet
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November 25, 2011
Cargotecture: Using Old Shipping Containers in New Construction
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November 18, 2011
Out of the (Cardboard) Box: Using the Recyclable Material in Design
In recent years, cardboard has been used as an architectural material because, like wood, from which it is derived, it's light and reusable
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November 11, 2011
A View From Above: Rooftop Living Around the World
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November 5, 2011
A Look at Contemporary Religious Structures Around the World
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October 26, 2011
Sub-Zero Structures: Designing for Extreme Locations and Climates
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October 20, 2011
House-Shaped Houses
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October 10, 2011
Bold Architects Exploring Color
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October 3, 2011