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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

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Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Above: he is currently working on the engineering of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Photo courtesy of Arup.

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An exciting new proposal for Toronto

Brandon Donnelly

In fact, a big part of what I do for a living is imagining what things could be in the future. Here’s how Seth puts it: All one has to do is take the thing we have now as a given (ignoring its real costs) and then challenge the defects and question the benefits of the new thing, while also maximizing the potential risk.

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How To Become a Heavy Equipment Broker: Your Path to Success

The Architecture Designs

Becoming a heavy equipment broker involves combining expertise in sales with specialized knowledge of machinery used in construction, mining, and agriculture. Building relationships with industry players, such as construction companies, is also key. Acquire relevant experience in sales, equipment handling, and market analysis.

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Building with Structural Insulated Panels. or SIPs | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Almost any article you read regarding energy-efficient construction, how tight the house is to air leakage is a huge consideration in the final thermal performance. Sounds good doesn’t it?

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"Stone makes sense, but it is not a silver bullet"

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Why did we persist with our high-carbon fossil-fuel building habit when we were surrounded by mountains of ready-made and viable construction material? We all know we need to reduce construction's carbon impact and to do that we need to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels. times less than concrete.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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Difference between carbon neutrality and net zero Mackintosh Building Glasgow School of Art RICS and YouGov survey 2022 Next generation of knowledge work: hybrid workplaces Data-Informed Design for the User Experience at Work The fluid, sustainable future of retail Designing for Extra Care: What Can Covid Teach Us?

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140+ Software Tools for Architecture Firms [2020 Update]

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Thanks to a growing market of architecture software tools , we’re all producing high-end work and delivering projects faster than ever. With its scalability and ability of configurations , it meets the needs of most architectural and construction companies without additional customizations. The best part? Workflow max.