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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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Daniel Joseph Chenin uses passive building strategies for stone-clad Nevada house

Deezen

Daniel Joseph Chenin settled the 7,800-square foot (725-square-metre) house on an acre rock outcrop near government-protected land in Las Vegas Valley, looking out to Red Rock Canyon. Local studio Daniel Joseph Chenin has placed a sprawling stone residence around an 1850s fort-inspired rotunda outside of Las Vegas , Nevada.

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Home Forward Killingsworth by Hacker

aasarchitecture

In a collaboration between Portland Community College (PCC) and Home Forward (a public corporation contracted with the federal government to administer housing programs), Hacker recently completed the design of a four-story, 87,742-square-foot housing development providing 84 economically- and family-friendly apartments.

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Henning Larsen creates gridded facade for Minneapolis Public Service Building

Deezen

Global firm Henning Larsen Architects prioritised openness and connectivity to create a Minnesota government building that is part of a "new coalition of civic architecture across the United States". The Minneapolis Public Service Building sits within the city's Government District in the downtown area, right next to bus and light rail stops.

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

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. With in-depth building codes knowledge and detailed calculations, your team of engineers can determine if your building is strong enough to uphold all relevant standards.

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Elkus Manfredi cuts openings into 1950s "concrete bunker" in Washington DC

Deezen

Designed for the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, the building was conceived as "a multi-storey concrete bunker that would house highly sensitive government research and be able to withstand a hydrogen bomb blast on the US Capitol".

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

Santa Cruz Architect

Architects are in charge of design and project planning, and they are also responsible for the visual appearance of buildings and structures. The term “architect” refers only to individuals who are registered with a local governing body. Main Differences Between an Architect and an Engineer.