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Malta's chamber of architects lays out guidelines for development near ancient Megalithic temples

Archinect

“As professionals in the field of architecture and engineering, it is imperative that we approach the design and planning of development projects within the buffer zones of UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the utmost care and sensitivity,” the chamber said.

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The Importance of Land Surveyors in Civil Engineering

Architecture Ideas

Surveying is a very significant part of the civil engineering process, as it is the first step taken before beginning a new construction project. The process of surveying is essential to the completion of any project involving civil engineering. Deliver Reliable Information for a Proposal.

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Innovations and Potential of CPC Panels in Decarbonizing Concrete Construction: Interview with Josef Kurath

ArchDaily

ArchDaily interviewed Professor Josef Kurath from the Department of Architecture Design and Civil Engineering at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), who collaborated with CPC Construction in developing these concrete panels.

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Bridge Way mixed use development by KOArchitecture

aasarchitecture

Image © KOArchitecture The portions of the volumes that extend over the sidewalk are transformed into code-conforming bay windows, preserving the volume while meeting site development requirements.

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NASA explores potential for green roofs to lower temperatures in cities

Archinect

Related on Archinect: 10 green rooftop spaces we liked this week “As cities grow and develop, they need to make good decisions about their infrastructure, because these decisions often last for 30 or 50 years or longer,” said Christian Braneon, a climate scientist and civil engineer at Columbia University and co-author of the study.

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Bridge Way Mixed-Use Development, Seattle, Washington

e-architect

The portions of the volumes that extend over the sidewalk are transformed into code-conforming bay windows, preserving the volume while meeting site development requirements. The result is a stepped building that maximizes the number of view units and avoids the boxy flatness typical of commodity buildings.

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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

When starting a remodel or new construction project, an important early step is developing your budget to set realistic expectations and avoid surprises midway through the design process. We recommend that a general contractor be engaged for pre-construction services at the end of schematic design to develop a hard cost budget.