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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

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Beyond its visually striking exterior, the true innovation of Rockbound lies in the unseen engineering," the team explained, lauding the collaboration with Blackwell Structural Engineers to redistribute the structural loads through a system of micro-piles. The photography is by Ema Peter.

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Glasgow extends Avenues programme to Sauchiehall and Cambridge Streets

Urban Realm

contract to deliver the next phase of its Avenues programme to Maclay Civil Engineering. Glasgow City Council has awarded a £5.6m

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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

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Warner Bros contracted international architecture studio NBBJ for the interior fit-outs. Structural consultant: Englekirk Civil engineer: Psomas Elevator consultant: HKA Elevator Consulting, Inc. These are complete with paths that meander through groves of mature trees and shrubs.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

Deezen

Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger. Acoustics engineer: Newson Brown Acoustics. Geotechnical engineer: Leighton Consulting. Plaster: Infinity Drywall Contracting.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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Event: Chicago Build 2022

Bustler

Attended by 1000's of visitors from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, government, realtors, construction prof's and more! Chicago Build 2022 features 2 unmissable days of content (300+ Speakers and Workshops); an Expo; Networking; Women in Construction; Meet the Buyer and a Festival of Construction.

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The Clive, Oak Bay Village, Victoria Apartments

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The Clive Apartments in Victoria, BC – Building Information Design: Cascadia Architects – [link] Project size: 1511 sqm Completion date: 2014 Building levels: 3 Structural Engineer & Building Envelope: RJC Engineers Mechanical Engineer: Avalon Mechanical Consultants Ltd.