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Ten buildings that became embroiled in legal battles

Deezen

The DRA filed a class action lawsuit against the library and the City of New York for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The city of Venice's next step to reduce falls on the bridge is to replace the glass floor segments with stone. According to DRA's website , the case is still ongoing.

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Epping Forest House, Greater London, England

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We hope the project shows how a client, architect and contractor can push for exemplary architecture and a sustainable ‘home-for-life’, on a £2,800/sqm budget. and A+ 2008 Green Guide Summary Rating. What were some of the constraints? local food production)?

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How to Get Infrastructure Done on Time and on Budget

Community Architect

Germany's 27 year struggle to complete a rail project ) When California voters approved a bond in 2008 for a high-speed rail system from Los Angeles to San Francisco , the project was supposed to cost $33 billion and be completed by 2020. In its regulatory agenda, CEQ announced a phased approach to amending the NEPA regulations.

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Ferrero Technical Center Alba, Piedmont Building

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An invaluable know-how that the company wanted to keep in Alba, Italy, a city intrinsically linked to its history and where its headquarter is located. Rubini General Contractor: Co.Ge.Fa. The spaces were designed by Frigerio Design Group to meet the needs of people and their comfort. Manfreddo Geology: O. Costagli Plumbing: S.

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My Micro-Economy is Broken

EntreArchitect

Since 2008, revenues have decreased each year, with the year 2012 being the most depressed in the decade-long history of our firm. or commute to New York City; bankers, venture capitalists, lawyers, doctors. The success of our firm depends on these people having the income and confidence to invest in their properties.

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100+ tallest buildings in the world

Architecture Quote

It presents itself as one of the most iconic city landmarks, and it is conveniently placed at a walking distance from The Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera House. This is called X-Seed 4000 , a city-inside-a-building concept envisioned by Japan, which has taken inspiration from its world-famous Mount Fuji. Ar e tall buildings safe?

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The State of Transit in the Region: From Bad to Worse?

Community Architect Daily

Baltimore, of course, runs its own Circulator bus, largely funded out of City funds. Certainly true for transit: The increase in ridership that had followed the financial crisis of 2008 has long reverted back to the steady loss of transit's share that has been underway for as long as mass motorization. What needs to be done?