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AIA presents plans for Global Campus for Architecture & Design at reimagined D.C. headquarters

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The organization this week announced a new initiative aimed at bringing different community members together to better professional practice and advance discourse within the field. AIA EVP/CEO Lakisha Ann Woods says it will become a "place where the public can be inspired by the power of design." headquarters.

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Wood Flooring Vs Vinyl Flooring | Best For Your Home Better?

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Just got a suggestion from a friend to install vinyl or hardwood flooring in your home? Indeed, vinyl and hardwood are two of the most widely chosen flooring materials. But hang on, do you feel choosing either of the two won’t make much difference? These materials are distinct from each other in many ways, which […].

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Canadian Wood hosted a successful webinar on legally harvested & seasoned timber for a better future

Building and Interiors

Canadian wood is the crown agency of British Columbia. The organisation, officially named Forestry Innovation… The post Canadian Wood hosted a successful webinar on legally harvested & seasoned timber for a better future appeared first on Building And Interiors.

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Is Mass Timber a Good Choice for Seismic Zones?

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Some solutions and materials work better in the event of an earthquake. Wood is one of them. With the advancement of research, tests and experiments in engineering, countries and regions with tectonic activities already have the knowledge to reduce the danger of death and damage caused by these events. Read more »

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AIA and RIBA renew professional agreement pact

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In order to foster collaboration and strive towards better professional work environments and the improvement of the built environment overall, the two groups signed a Memorandum of Understanding that they say will ensure better sharing of knowledge and resources while taking measures to simplify practice areas in both countries.

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Better green materials are still needed to trigger a revolution in the building sector, experts say

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Other products like composite wood materials can contain formaldehyde, which puts a damper on the new heights mass timber designs are reaching in Europe and North America. The current limitations of bio-concrete, hemp , and algae materials are also well-known. Canada and its vast reserves of agricultural waste derived from applicable c.

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University of Oregon's College of Design awarded more than $16 million in federal funds to bolster timber application in construction

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The University of Oregon has been awarded more than $16 million in federal funds as part of a grant to the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge. A total of $41.4 million was awarded to the coalition by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.