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Schaum/Shieh "gently" conforms house to contours of steep Virginia site

Deezen

US architecture studio Schaum/Shieh has embedded a Virginia house with irregularly shaped volumes into the contours of a steep site. Our clients knew many hilly sites from growing up in the area and their time in Greece. We focused on the hill, the seasons, the distant view, and the intimate life of the site."

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4 Ways Contractors Can Upgrade Their Building And Construction Skills

The Architecture Designs

Whether it’s about building real estate property, a wooden structure, a dam, or other structures, the construction industry is there to handle these projects. However, if the contractors want to get the most out of their jobs, they must boost their building and construction skills to give their careers more leverage.

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Satish Jassal Architects squeezes brick bungalow onto enclosed London site

Deezen

Satish Jassal Architects designed Haringey Brick Bungalow The 110-square-metre site and narrow passageway was "like building through a straw", dictating many design and construction decisions. Two green roofs top the building, characterised by their asymmetrical pyramid shapes topped with rooflights.

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In Situ Studio creates HUUS house for sloped site in Raleigh

Deezen

Like other parts of the city, the area is experiencing a lot of new development and building renovations. The site formerly held a run-down, 1940s dwelling that was owned by the clients. They opted to raze the old building and start anew. Part of the HUUS house is sunken in the ground. It sits in a leafy neighbourhood.

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Job opportunities for emerging and mid-level designers specializing in BIM

Archinect

Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to be a growing tool among architecture firms. Previously reported on Archinect in October 2021, a new study concluded the many benefits of BIM use on project completion and client satisfaction. With the benefits of BIM expanding, so is the need for BIM specialists.

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Why aren't more architects using stone as a building material?

Deezen

Experts say the process of quarrying stone is one reason why there aren't more structural stone buildings. She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably. Through this, she claims it will "increase trust" in the building material.

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Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection

BD+C

Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.” Customized client-specific data.

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