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Explore the 10 Best Architectural DWG Files for Designers

Civil Engi

Invaluable resources to professionals, these files include detailed floor plans and even complex architectural layouts. The following are the top 10 CAD Architecture DWG files available on Cadbull each of these files can be customized as per your project needs. Download here​ CADBULL 4. Download here​ CADBULL 5.

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What is ‘Zoning’ in Construction: Regulations and Their Impact on Development

Building Radar

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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Woven in stone: The role of CMUs in architectural design

Construction Specifier

While existing zoning and site constraints influenced the volume and footprint parameters, every aspect of the 0.6-ha The building volume and footprint was decided based on the existing zoning and site constraints (cross access easements, site geometry, adjacent uses, etc.).

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Documenting Architecture

BD+C

So you're sitting at your desk, you’ve got your project up on the monitor and you are in the zone and crushing it, but what does that even look like? In today’s episode, we are going to talk about documenting architecture best practices in what is essentially creating the graphic instruction manual of constructing a building.

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Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design

BD+C

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 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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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses

BD+C

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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LEDs accentuate the architecture at a renovated public library

BD+C

design architect Product Architecture + Design drew influences from the hospitality industry to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Design elements such as colored-glass room dividers and distinctive curvatures in the carpet, ceiling panels, and light fixtures create definition between zones in the library.