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How Can Clients Ruin Their Own Construction Projects?

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Construction is complicated work. Project managers, architects, civil engineers, contractors, laborers, and other professionals work together to achieve the goals. Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? It is thanks to them that construction companies get work to do and money to earn.

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This Unassuming Edwardian-Era Home in Australia Conceals a Crisp, Airy Extension

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The clients also developed a sensory direction that would make the house feel calming and soft to the touch. Perimeter walls are constructed with crisp brick to provide a sense of security and permanence, while the interior is bathed in warm hues and natural light. Post it here.

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Snøhetta creates library to emulate feeling of "sitting under a tree"

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Meanwhile, the roof has integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) construction elements to generate renewable energy. The mounds contain semi-private rooms Completing the project are roof overhangs to reduce solar gain on the glass walls, which Snøhetta said are "currently the largest load-bearing glass system in China".

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TVK designs limestone buildings for "first zero-carbon district" in Paris

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It is located on a triangular site next to a railway TVK designed ÃŽlot Fertile to have a minimal carbon footprint in its construction and operation. "This brings diversity to a building complex of this scale." It topped the buildings with photovoltaic panels and green roofs to produce energy while also aiming to increase biodiversity.

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Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd. Construct Fort 137 Featuring Unobstructed Views of the Surround Desert and Canyons

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Fort 137 – The clients sought an environmentally conscious home with a direct relationship to its site to function as a base camp for their active lifestyle. The clients wanted a restrained palette that was contemporary and refined yet raw and natural. We also owe a lot of credit to the construction team, Forté Specialty Contractors.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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The project was created to "cultivate a stronger sense of community" Currently under construction, Phase 2 utilizes Page's master plans with final architectural designs by HOK. Project credits: Planning/Urban Design: Page (TCCMP) Architect: Master Architect/Engineer: Page, AOR for George HW Bush Building: HKS, Inc., & Elec. (AOR

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Snøhetta includes wooden oculus for Norwegian-American museum extension in Iowa

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Other public projects by Snøhetta include plans for a library in Charlotte with a "translucent prow" and a spiralling planetarium in France The photography is by Michael Grimm.