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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

The Architecture Designs

If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. There is a lot of overlap between their functions, but they generally handle different aspects of construction projects.

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

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The Texas Capitol Complex was designed by Page Southerland Page Phase 1 – which is estimated as a $600 million investment – opened in 2022. 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. & Elec. (AOR

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HGA creates two mass-timber buildings for Bowdoin College in Maine

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The structures have mass-timber structures and brick facades The new buildings – officially called Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies – were designed by American studio HGA , which served as both architect and structural engineer. The photography is by Michael Moran.

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Studio Gang designs Brooklyn fire station to train elite firefighters

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Project credits: Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti. Civil engineer: Langan , civil engineer. Cost estimator: Toscano Clements Taylor. Construction manager: The LiRo Group. MEP & Fire protection: ads. Landscape architect: SCAPE. Wayfinding and signage consultant: Once–Future Office.

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Fast Tracked

Landscape Architecture Magazine

To meet the ambitious climate targets ahead, designers, developers, and construction firms need common standards. Reporting methodologies can vary based on the unit of measurement, estimated project life span, or how a project’s area is defined. By Timothy A. Image courtesy Climate Positive Design.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

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Designs for the museum were put forward in 2015 and construction was begun in 2019. General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

Whether you are designing a traditional home or your interests lie in large scale commercial buildings, you will find many different people involved in the construction process. From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect.

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