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The looming Federal Government shutdown could impinge on infrastructure projects for years

Archinect

Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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Daniel Joseph Chenin uses passive building strategies for stone-clad Nevada house

Deezen

Daniel Joseph Chenin settled the 7,800-square foot (725-square-metre) house on an acre rock outcrop near government-protected land in Las Vegas Valley, looking out to Red Rock Canyon. Local studio Daniel Joseph Chenin has placed a sprawling stone residence around an 1850s fort-inspired rotunda outside of Las Vegas , Nevada.

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Event: Chicago Build 2022

Bustler

Attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more! Chicago Build 2022 features 2 unmissable days of content (300+ Speakers and Workshops); an Expo; Networking; Women in Construction; Meet the Buyer and a Festival of Construction.

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Home Forward Killingsworth by Hacker

aasarchitecture

In a collaboration between Portland Community College (PCC) and Home Forward (a public corporation contracted with the federal government to administer housing programs), Hacker recently completed the design of a four-story, 87,742-square-foot housing development providing 84 economically- and family-friendly apartments.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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New Vesterheim Commons by Snøhetta

aasarchitecture

The textured concrete was inspired by the work of Erling Viksja, the architect of the Norwegian national government building, known as the Y-block. Inside, the oculus resembles Saami tents, known as “Lavvu.” Source by Snøhetta.

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"We should hold the mirror to ourselves" say Turkish architects in wake of earthquakes

Deezen

Buildings built with competent architecture, competent engineering, competent construction and competent control mechanisms do not collapse even if they are directly on the fault line," said Altinisik, who is director of Turkish studio Melike Altinisik Architects. "The