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How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

ArchDaily

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. Bradbury Works - [Y/N] Studio. By providing shelter, architecture also shapes the way people interact with their surroundings. Read more »

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Restaurant Pest Control: Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance

The Architecture Designs

Maintaining a clean and pest-free environment is paramount in the food service industry to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations. This article will explore the importance of restaurant pest control and provide essential strategies for ensuring food safety and compliance.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

BD+C

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

” In this article we’ll delve into the intricacies of Appendix Q, exploring its potential, limitations, and implications for both tiny house enthusiasts and the broader housing landscape. Reduced ceiling heights, compact stairs, and flexible loft regulations are all nods to the realities of maximizing space within tiny confines.

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Artificial Intelligence in Navigating the Building Codes

Santa Cruz Architect

Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. Understanding Building Codes Building codes are a set of regulations and standards that govern the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

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What is Rammed Earth Construction?

Santa Cruz Architect

In this article, we delve into the intricacies of modern rammed-earth technology, examining its process, characteristics, environmental benefits, as well as its advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, rammed-earth buildings have excellent thermal performance, providing occupants with a comfortable indoor environment year-round.

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BD+C

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s With an inherently low carbon profile, mass timber can make a big impact in tackling climate action in the built environment. Concrete alone accounts for approximately 10–15% of all embodied carbon emissions associated with the built environment.