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As Senior Director of Material Research at Acelab, Andre Baros brings 25 years of architectural expertise to the intersection of materials and design excellence. His passion lies in understanding how the right materials transform good projects into great ones.
Join us each week as we dive deep into distinct material categories, examining their properties, applications, and unique characteristics. From timeless materials reimagined to emerging innovations, our curated exploration will expand your understanding of the building blocks that shape modern architecture.
An exploration ranging from traditional building methods to contemporary solutions.
Examining how traditional craftsmanship & advanced technology each solve design challenges.
Showcasing how scale influences design and functionality across applications.
Exploring the spectrum of material density and
its impact on performance.
March 3
Exploring Traditional vs High-Tech Insulation, exploring Cellulose vs Vacuum Panels
March 4
Exploring Modern vs Traditional Brick, 125 Years of Innovation in Masonry
March 5
Exploring Rammed Earth, Earth Blocks, and CMU in Construction Materials
March 6
Exploring Reclaimed Wood, Solar Facades, and Sintered Stone Innovations
March 7
Exploring Traditional Stucco vs Innovative Magnetic
March 10
Exploring Low-Tech Slate Shingles to High-Tech Solar Roofing Solutions
March 11
Exploring Traditional Stone Cladding with Ultra-High Performance Concrete
March 12
Exploring Cast Glass with Switchable Smart Glass Technologies
March 13
Exploring Traditional Wallpaper with High-Performance Demountable Wall Systems
March 14
Exploring Traditional Lime Stucco to Advanced Elastomeric Coating Systems
March 17
Exploring Glass Tiles, From Miniature Mosaics to Massive Architectural Panels
March 18
Exploring Glass Innovations, From Tiny Blocks to Massive WindowsUnlisted
March 19
Exploring Architectural Doors, From Tiny Spaces to Massive Industrial Openings
March 20
Exploring Architectural Safety Solutions, Invisible Protection Strategies
March 21
Exploring Architectural Airspaces, Innovative Drainage and Insulation Solutions
March 24
Exploring Architectural Glazing, Lightweight Aerogel to Heavy Lead Glass
March 25
Exploring Zinc and Clay Roofing Materials, Weight and Performance Insights
March 26
Exploring AAC and Load-Bearing Stone for Lightweight vs. Heavy Masonry
March 27
Exploring Tensile Structures to Traditional Building Materials
March 28
Exploring Tensile Fabric Ceiling Systems to Traditional Options
Journey into the mindset of the experienced architects at Ross Barney as they reveal how material selection shapes the human experience of space.
This insightful discussion explores the evolution of architectural material selection and how digital innovation is transforming this crucial aspect of design.
