Three Projects That Transform Low-Tech Materials Into Innovative Design

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How many times in the last year have you heard 3d printing mentioned? What about double-skinned curtain walls or “smart” buildings? High-tech materials almost always seem to dominate the conversation - at least in architectural circles. But using the latest invention in material technology usually does not make a building “innovative.” More often than not, it just makes it expensive and flashy.

Low-tech materials like lumber, stone and brick, on the other hand, are often overlooked, even though the use of local and locally produced materials offers the lowest possible carbon footprint. And while these common materials may seem boring, with a bit of imagination and technical skill, an architect can transform these materials into something fresh. With that in mind, check out three truly innovative projects which use low-tech materials in different and exciting ways.

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Cite: Andrew Galloway. "Three Projects That Transform Low-Tech Materials Into Innovative Design" 11 Jun 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/514677/three-projects-that-transform-low-tech-materials-into-innovative-design> ISSN 0719-8884

Top: Educational Building In Mozambique / Bergen School of Architecture Students. Middle: School Library Gando  / Kere Architecture. Bottom: Umubano Primary School / MASS Design Group

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