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Laura Killam Architecture tops beachside cabin with slanted roof in Canada

Deezen

Vancouver studio Laura Killam Architecture has created a beachside cabin in British Columbia with a slanted roof that responds to the site's climate. The 650-square-foot (60-square metre) cabin is organised into two offset volumes that are connected by an interior passageway while a tilted, cedar-shingled roof covers the structure.

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MVRDV designs The Podium for the roof of Het Nieuwe Instituut

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This summer, a new temporary event location will grace the roof of Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam. The roofs of Rotterdam have enormous potential, especially those of Het Nieuwe Instituut. At a height of 29 metres – accessed via a 143-step staircase – The Podium’s visibility will be increased by its striking pink colour.

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A Butterfly Roof Tops an "Upside-Down" House Built for Aging in Place

Dwell

The overhanging butterfly roof provides solar shading to south facing high level windows in summer. A key ambition for the project was to make the most of the flat fenland landscape, which means you can see for miles. Its position on the site means it gets ample sunlight all through the year.

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Win a copy of 'Buildings in Print,' a new book that compiles 100 of the most 'influential' and 'inspiring' illustrated architecture books

Archinect

Buildings in Print , as the title gives away, is a top-100 list of carefully curated print titles, from Corb's 1923 Vers une architecture to Reinier de Graaf's 2017 Four Walls and a Roof. Consider it a cheat sheet for building the ultimate architectural library.

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How owners should comply with OSHA roofing safety guidelines

BD+C

Building owners have a responsibility to protect people who venture on their roofs, according to OSHA. OSHA prescribed certain safety requirements that were introduced in January 2017. Among them are a raised warning line 15 feet from the roof edge, and a guardrail or cage around skylights.

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Is Demand Set to Grow for Architects Specialized in Green Roof Design and Renovation?

Architizer

Roof terraces aerial view. In densely populated areas where scant land is available, underused roofs offer the opportunity to expand green urban areas, promoting urban biodiversity, improving the well-being of city dwellers and reducing negative environmental impact. Photo by CHUTTERSNAP via Unsplash. hectares) could be landscaped.

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Budget Breakdown: His $11K Backyard Office Has Worktops Made From a Tree Planted by His Grandfather

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Designer Ed Barsley’s DIY space emphasizes personal touch and upcycled materials, like slate from the roof of his house and flooring from a neighbor. It was 2017 and Ed Barsley had a full schedule. By 2017, he was satisfied with where things stood, which meant it was time to tackle the asbestos-riddled shed in the rear garden.

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