A look at a concrete mansion that’s "fortress-like" by Anako Architecture and a "bare house" created by architect Jacobs-Yaniv Architects.
Building with Concrete
As sustainable as it is durable, concrete offers an endless array of cost-effective possibilities and versatile results for residential and commercial buildings
Concrete design and artistry from east to west
A glance around the globe reveals interesting concrete design interpretations with concrete as the medium. A couple of eye-catching entries
Architectural Elements featuring Concrete and Other Materials in Clean, Geometric Forms
Inspired by urban living, Eric Weil, sculptor and founder of Oso Industries in Brooklyn, and his team individually handcraft multifunctional furniture and architectural elements featuring concrete and other materials in clean, geometric forms. In 1996 Weil graduated from Oberlin College where he studied sculpture. He also studied woodcarving in Ghana, […]
ICFs Play Big Part in Energy-Efficient Schools’ Design
Construction using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) doesn’t instantly turn design and building projects “green” or “sustainable” all by themselves. But as part of a system of energy-saving designs, ICF manufacturers and specifiers say the concrete-wall construction system can play a major role in achieving energy-efficiency objectives and reeling in LEED […]
Concrete Apartment Building Emphasizes ‘Square Frame as a Whole’
Situated in the Otowa district of Tokyo’s Bunkyo ward, the Modelia Days apartment building is very close to the Gokokuji temple, which was established in the Edo era (1603-1868) as a place of prayer for members of the shogunate, a feudal regime of Japan.
20-foot Carved Concrete Fireplace Stands Out in Parade of Homes
When Troy Lemon the concrete sculptor met up with Troy Wolfiss the home builder, a fireplace of great proportions ensued. Wolfiss, owner of Artisan Craft Homes, busily designed his new home which would be part of the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids’ Spring Parade of Homes.
Henry Mercer’s Concrete Castles Instruct, Inspire and Amaze
Describing Henry Chapman Mercer’s home, Fonthill, as a castle may be a misnomer. There is no surrounding wall or moat to keep out the unruly peasants or faraway invaders. Nonetheless, Fonthill is so full of treasures — of every conceivable kind — that anything less than “castle” seems inappropriate.
Want the Look of Limestone? Use Concrete
A California company has created a clever disguise — a concrete product that looks like quarried limestone block.
Decorative Techniques with Fiber Reinforcement for Concrete
Builders have been using fibers to reinforce clay, plaster, mortar, and concrete since ancient times. According to the fifth chapter of Exodus, Pharaoh knew the value of fiber reinforcement when he commanded the Jews to find their own straw for making bricks.
Black Concrete is Black… Or is it?
True or false? When using a black pigment to integrally color concrete, black is black and that’s that. Answer: Absolutely false. Black is widely used in the concrete industry. It can be mixed to darken other pigments, and it can be used alone to make light grays, dark grays or […]
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