Cyborg architecture blends biological and technological elements to create spaces that are not only adaptive and intelligent, but also deeply integrated with the human experience. Cyborg architecture envisions a future where buildings are dynamic, responsive and symbiotic with their occupants. Responsive environments are central to the emerging field, where buildings and spaces dynamically adapt to the real-time needs and actions of their inhabitants. Check out this article to see how cyborg architecture weaves together technology, sustainability and human interaction to create innovative, future-forward environments.
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Location: Atlanta
Products: Alucobond (MCM); ATAS (Profiled Metal Panels); Pac-Clad (Profiled Metal Panels)
General Contractor: Batson-Cook
Architects: Atlas Collaborative
Located at 2827 Peachtree Road in the Garden Hills neighborhood of Buckhead, the 135,000-square-foot, six-story Class A office building has a four-level parking deck and retail space. There is a motor court with valet parking for office tenants, on-site car detailing, elevated patio spaces with WiFi, a boardroom, and private balconies. The building also has a 7,000-square-foot fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment, a yoga/aerobics studio, lockers, showers and on-site personal trainers. The ground level offers 11,000 square feet of restaurant space, and 1,500 square feet of retail space.
Opened September 2023, the development transformed a long-idle, high-profile site formerly occupied by the Garden Hills Shopping Center. For the project, MillerClapperton fabricated and installed 24,700 square feet of Metal Composite Material (MCM), 5,200 square feet of Profiled Metal Panels at the motor court, and 10,000 square feet of Profiled Metal Panels at the garage.
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Building Transparency, in partnership with KieranTimberlake, has announced the development of Tally 2.0. This updated version of the LCA tool aims to enhance the building industry’s capacity to evaluate and reduce the environmental impacts of materials and design choices. Planned updates include interactive reporting, adherence to industry standards, and user interface enhancements to improve LCA modeling. Tally 2.0 is expected to launch publicly next year.
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Winter is quickly approaching, and as we prepare for the colder season, our homes take on a new role by becoming sanctuaries from the chill, offering warmth, comfort and a sense of refuge. The idea of “cozy” is about creating spaces that nurture the senses and promote well-being, and in the architectural world, achieving this level of comfort requires a thoughtful blend of materials, lighting, textures and spatial arrangements.
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Recommendation: DESIGN:ED Podcast: Ben Dozier
Hosted by: Aaron Prinz
Ben Dozier, founder of Root Design Co., joins Aaron Prinz on Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss pivoting his career into design, how building relationships are key to the business, and the studio’s design process. Ben and his wife Cristi built the business, now located in southern Colorado, and star in an HGTV show, “Building Roots.”
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