DETAIL English 2010/2: Concrete Construction

The new museum of contemporary art in Herning, Denmark, and the just-completed MAXXI cultural centre in Rome are currently two of the high-profile realisations in concrete. They express different characteristics of the material. Concrete's appearance is also adaptable, ranging from a velvety gloss, via sensual rawness, to a textured skin.

DETAIL German/English 2010/3: Small-Scale Housing

"Small Residential Housing" seem to contradict the current ambition to build sustainably, at first glance. Only after more storeys and larger communities that are closer together with the common usage of infrastructure and the realisation of an ecological concept can energy and surface usage be minimised. In the current edition of DETAIL, the lead article demonstrates the most important aspects of sustainable housing developments.

A square world: the “Water cube” by MVRDV

After Aichi in 2005 and Shanghai 2010, yet another World Exhibition will be staged in Asia. “The Living Ocean and Coast” is the theme of the 2012 International Exposition in Yeosu, South Korea. It asks for a greater recognition and awareness of the oceans and marine resources, and their importance to mankind.

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Build Green CEE, Budapest, Energy Efficient and Ecological Design for the Region

Eastern Europe goes green: „Build Green CEE“

On April 15 and 16, 2010, Budapest will be the venue of this year’s „Build Green CEE“ congress. The event, which is organized in collaboration with the region’s Green Building council, aims to provide a broad overview of recent developments in sustainable construction in Central and Eastern Europe.

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What Architects Cook Up – Asian Food

Are you an architect with Asian roots? Or simply fascinated by Asian cuisine? Tell us your favourite recipes and what you personally, as an architect, associate with culinary culture.

Send us your recipes and thoughts about the topic cooking and architecture until 29 March and have the chance to win participation in DETAIL culinary events in Shanghai, Dalian and Beijing or your choice of construction manual!

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SmartGeometry Conference 2010

SmartGeometry is the annual event for architects and engineers focused on benefitting from innovative design tools, technologies, and methodologies to explore new forms of architectural and structural expression. Learn more about why the SmartGeometry Conference Smart is the premier industry event..

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