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7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers

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7 design lessons for future-proofing academic medical centers 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/18/2024 - 08:32 Healthcare Facilities HOK’s Paul Strohm and Scott Rawlings and Indiana University Health’s Jim Mladucky share strategies for planning and designing academic medical centers that remain impactful for generations to come. What is the budget?

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D.

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6 Ways the Pandemic Reshaped & Redefined Workplace Construction Projects

Construction Business Owner

However, general contractors and other professionals are observing evolving trends that are changing the processes of traditional projects, including office design and construction.

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How to connect site to office without any struggle

Lets Build

But often things go awry as a result of bad communication, particularly between those on the ground and those in the office. It should start from the site and reach back to the office. They perceive pre-designed and standardised processes as useless or too difficult to be implemented because everyone has their own way of doing things.

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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. They are easy to install and maintain, with their incredible flexibility making them a strong choice for a wide array of architectural design concepts.

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Mastering office layouts: 5 primary models for maximum efficiency and productivity

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Mastering office layouts: 5 primary models for maximum efficiency and productivity 0 qpurcell Mon, 07/01/2024 - 12:10 Office Buildings When laying out an office, there are many factors to consider. It’s important to maximize the space, but it’s equally important to make sure the design allows employees to work efficiently.

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Metal Ceilings: Types and Features

The Constructor

Metal ceilings are architectural ceiling elements made from finished metal plates with designs pressed into them. Hence, they are widely used for non-residential buildings like offices, hospitals, shopping […]. Metal ceilings can be made from aluminum, steel, or galvanized iron.