The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Site planning in architecture and landscape architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 9, 2021

4 Tips for Impactful Community Design. Another notes that zoning flexibility is key if market conditions shift. Indoor and outdoor connections are important for the design of the home as well. Design special spaces. cbroderick. Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:44. This means different housing types, densities, prices, and elevations.

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Pro Builder

MAY 18, 2021

7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles. These kitchen designs answer the needs of how we live now and reflect our experiences during the pandemic, which has influenced kitchen design concepts related to cleanliness, storage, and outdoor kitchen and dining spaces. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. cbroderick.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To meet the evolving needs of both buyers and renters in 2023 and beyond, we as an industry should take the current market slowdown as an opportunity to rethink housing design in response to emerging trends. 4 Current Housing Trends A growing shift toward a modular approach to provide housing more quickly and affordably.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

5 Extreme Concrete in contact with or buried under aggressive sub-soil / ground water, surface of members in tidal zone, members in direct contact with liquid / solid aggressive chemicals. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2023

How to Design for the Build-for-Rent Market qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 08:42 The build-for-rent (BFR) market has been booming in recent years, as potential homebuyers have found themselves priced out of owning. 5 tips for designing build-for-rent homes Steve Krob, associate marketing director, BSB Design, shared the following five takeaways.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Zoning is a fundamental concept that influences how properties can be developed and used in construction and urban planning. Zoning regulations are essential for managing land use, ensuring that development is orderly, and balancing the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mike Duffy, associate principal for RSP Architects, was lead designer on the build. During the planning stages, he and his team worked closely with Mark Lewkowitz, president and CEO of Supima, and other key decision makers to develop a design concept that would reflect the clients’ needs. “We

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 5, 2011

Related posts: MAGNITUDE & INTENSITY OF EARTHQUAKE EARTHQUAKE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND ITS PRACTICES-III-EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTION How can it be in Seismic zone but not in earthquake zone or near earthquake fault? releases 1000 times more energy than the earthquake of magnitude of 6.2 and 32 times more than the magnitude of 7.2.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic. This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic. Interior design: Del Gavio Group , Woodside, Calif.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. Integrated into landscape and wayfinding designs, canopy structures cover walkways, designate points of interest, and indicate communal gathering spots. Structural support. Panel selection.

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

MINIMISING THE RISK OF CORROSION: The quality and depth of concrete in the cover zone are all important in minimizing the risk of corrosion as shown in fig. Like most of the aspects of concrete durability, deterioration due to corrosion of the reinforcement can take place years (5 to 20) to manifest itselt.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 27, 2022

In order to create spaces where adults can live longer and age in place, architecture and design firms like Perkins Eastman are creating communities that prioritize walkability, connectivity, and comprehensive care options. Design Best Practices. Community Development. Community Development.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Design Ideas for Flexible-Use Spaces 2.0. Pro Builder 's House Review team presents a range of fresh ideas for designing flex spaces to meet the needs of today's homeowner. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. DESIGNER: Seth Hart, DTJ Design , shart@dtjdesign.com , 303.443.7333. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 14:59.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Organized around a 55-foot+ core-to-perimeter dimension, an intermediate column delineates between potential benching and lab support zones.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

Since the main function of concrete in the cover zone is to protect the steel reinforcement from corrosion, cracks in floor slabs can generally be filled with a cement paste. A small degree of cracking is quite common in most concrete structures, and can sometimes be ignored depending on how prevalent they are.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 9, 2023

Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. The drop zone area is the perfect spot for mail, keys, and phone chargers F.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Latest software for estimating & designing architectural projects. At the time of design phase, accurate estimation can help architect to cut costs, remove RFIs, potential change orders and other supplementary costs that may arise throughout the actual building stage. Chief Architect Home Designer Suite. at 5:20 PM.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

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Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

The Lien Zone. A very creative podcast hosted by Roman Mars with 5-10 minutes’ episodes that cover some interesting topics about design and construction in everyday life. “99% 99% Invisible” is all about thought that goes into the things we don’t think about such as unnoticed architecture or special designs that we are not aware of.

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Safti First

MARCH 25, 2022

With many years of experience, over sixty in the architectural glazing industry, we have learned that innovation is a necessity to growth and success both for our clients and ourselves. This includes their request to combine performance, energy efficiency, code requirements, design, and lower lifetime costs into our products.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department. A new $7 million city hall has placed all departments together under one roof, with an architectural design inspired by the local history and environment.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 19, 2020

That is why we insert steel reinforcements in the tension zones of a structure. In case of doubly reinforced beams, steel reinforcements are inserted into both the tensile and compression zones of a beam. Designing doubly reinforced beams When we begin designing a doubly reinforced beam, we need to be careful about some factors.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 10, 2020

Today, let us design an average plan of a general 2BHK apartment. Include wind loads and seismic loads as indicated by zone in the wake of rehearsing with dead and live load. So design slab first, at that point utilize the load from load to design beams. Many design workplaces use Excel format sheets.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Peter Krech Photos by Benjamin Benschneider Two projects in the Greater Seattle area with an integrated approach to facade design were recently completed by Graphite Design Group. Part of Amazon’s Denny Regrade campus, the project was the fourth block of a campus eventually comprised of nine buildings.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2021

How a Designer Tackled This 35-Foot Wide Infill Project. The house could only be 35-feet wide in order to fit the ribbon driveway to the rear, making the first floor’s design critically important. It features a primary bedroom, kitchen, cafe, and family room with a drop-off home entry zone and connected laundry room. cbroderick.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon.

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Allows users to design and detail with rebar clash prevention in mind to reduce clashes both in the preconstruction and site execution project phases. Segmentation is dictated by engineering, architectural, or fabrication requirements, and its reinforcement is determined by the structural engineer.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2021

Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. History tells us that the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic resulted in long-lasting changes to home design, including easier-to-clean materials, such as white subway tile and linoleum floors. Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word. Trend at Novel Park. Ranch Plan.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Architects Interior Architecture The wow-factor. We understand visionary companies appreciate one-of-a-kind, edgy spaces that differentiate their brand and culture; what some call “out there” design. The space needs to be true to the need of those who work in it.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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