Block houses

There are a lot of advantages to concrete block house construction, but there are problems with concrete blocks, too. Here are the pros and cons.

vibrant blue brutalist house by FIVE OH FIVE blends with tenerife s sky

One young mum told how she had been asked for food and sex and offered drugs inside Pitmeadow House, Druids Heath

Chelsea Hill House by Kariouk Associates

Concrete Block Houses, 1948. Popular Mechanics. From the Association for Preservation Technology (APT) - Building Technology Heritage Library, an online archive of period architectural trade catalogs. Select a material or era and flip through the pages of complete catalogs.

Fuente: Bovenbouw Fotografía: Filip DujardinThe police station designed for the municipality of Schoten is a study in informality and approachability. It begins at the urban design level. Instead of highhandedly appropriating its spot, the police station places itself at the service of public space. The L-shaped building is pushed back to the rearmost edge of Fuente: Bovenbouw Fotografía: Filip DujardinThe police station designed for the municipality of Schoten is a study in informality and…

It’s called the WorldHaus; it is a 220 square foot home built of interlocking compressed earth-bricks, steel and polystyrene roof panels, and concrete.

We’re working on a residential block in the heart of the city that combines an industrial yet refined feel with a welcoming, cozy atmosphere.✨❣️ Recently, we’ve been experimenting with facade textures and colors. We’re particularly drawn to the warmth of red paired with raw concrete.❣️ We’d love to know your thoughts. Let’s meet in the comments❤️ Created with #ai by Synthetic Architecture #oslohomes #industrialchic #urbanretreat #warmminimalism #rawandrefined #osloresidences #contemporary

With the advent of Minecraft, a new horizon has opened up to the creativity of gamers. You can build anything and everything in this sandbox game, among the most fun things to make our houses. Specifically, Small Minecraft houses have become the biggest and most popular craze in the community.

Image 2 of 24 from gallery of From Stone Walls to Skyscrapers: Understanding Structural Masonry. Photograph by Pedro Napolitano Prata

A home in Sydney, Australia is making the case for the return of a dated design trend: Glass blocks. Yes, glass blocks, otherwise known as glass bricks—an architectural element that evokes vintage Madonna, John Hughes’ flicks, and carpet floors. A recent home renovation by Sibling Architecture utilized the design element from yesteryear with a contemporary twist, and the results will make you reconsider your feelings about glass blocks.

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