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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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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. They encompass a wide range of aspects, including structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project. View fullsize.

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"Design professionals can make choices to prove that disasters are not natural"

Deezen

The key lesson for design professionals, based on decades of previous disaster science, was that disasters can be stopped through planning, engineering and architecture connected to other skills and professions. Wider planning aspects would support walking, cycling, and public transportation, factoring in safety, reliability, and all weather.

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Wendland Roof Lanterns: A Beacon of Elegance and Functionality

The Architecture Designs

In this article, we can delve into the arena of Wendland Roof Lanterns, exploring what makes them so unique, the advantages they offer, and why they’re a preferred preference for those looking to remodel their areas with herbal mild. Crafted with precision, they increase the aesthetics of any room they grace.

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The Architect's Questionnaire: Daniel Toole

Portland Architecture

A recent Seattle house was featured in a New York Times article called " A Modern Home That Looks Toward the Sky and the Water." My grandfather was an engineer as well, who taught me how to sketch and draft with a t square in his workshop, and when I saw what was possible with the Wright book, I was hooked.

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A New Hope [12]

A Better Built Environment

The short video in the article is worth a watch to get a sense of the scale and distance. We need to start designing streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and other infrastructure to emphasize safety and pedestrian experience rather than how we can move cars as fast as possible. Well worth the click. This can’t happen soon enough.

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