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- Earthquake-resistant kindergarten in Japan is made using shipping containers Wed, 22 Jun 16, 6:30amUtilizing shipping containers is a growing trend in architecture and construction for a variety of reasons. The metal boxes are incredibly strong, and can also cut construction costs as well as time, since they can be retrofitted...
- Charming California barn renovated to endure natural disasters Sat, 2 Apr 16, 5:00amThe barn is located near the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad in Marin County, California. Due to relatively high seismic activity in the area, the architects had to retrofit the structure to sustain earthquakes. Related:...
- A charming California barn renovated to endure natural disasters Sat, 2 Apr 16, 5:00amThe barn is located near the old Northwestern Pacific Railroad in Marin County, California. Due to relatively high seismic activity in the area, the architects had to retrofit the structure to sustain earthquakes. Related:...
- Innovative Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban Wins the 2014 Pritzker Prize! Wed, 26 Mar 14, 1:15amIt's official: the 2014 Pritzker Prize goes to Shigeru Ban - one of Inhabitat's favorite architects! The incredibly innovative and accomplished Japanese architect is well-known for his experimental and environmentally conscientious...
- Shigeru Ban Wins the 2014 Pritzker Prize! Tue, 25 Mar 14, 8:05amIt's official: this year's Pritzker Prize goes to Shigeru Ban - one of Inhabitat's favorite architects! The accomplished Japanese architect is well-known for his experimental and environmentally conscientious designs built...
- Toyo Ito Awarded 2013 Pritzker Prize! Tue, 19 Mar 13, 1:37amRead the rest of Toyo Ito Awarded 2013 Pritzker Prize! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2013 Pritzker Prize, architecture awards, earthquake resistant building, Japanese architects, Lord Peter Palumbo,...
- Affordable Earthquake Resistant Homes Made From Straw Tue, 13 Apr 10, 3:37amThis year we witnessed the extraordinary danger of mixing buildings with earthquakes, particularly in poor regions — fortunately, a group called PAKSBAB is finding solutions...