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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. Because of how involved some of these projects can be, it is best to get in touch with a civil engineering firm in St.

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Studio Gang designs Brooklyn fire station to train elite firefighters

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The rescue company is trained to respond to various emergency scenarios, from fire and building collapses to water rescues and scuba operations," said US firm Studio Gang. Project credits: Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti. Civil engineer: Langan , civil engineer. MEP & Fire protection: ads.

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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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Deborah Berke Partners revamps modernist law centre at Harvard University

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The original building was designed in a modernist style by the Boston office of Shepley, Bulfinch, Richardson & Abbott – the firm started in 1870s by noted American architect Henry Hobson Richardson. The building's formerly opaque stone walls were carefully and selectively removed to allow light in," the firm said.

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SOM unveils "breathing" Shenzhen bank tower enclosed in diagrid

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Architecture firm SOM has completed its headquarters for Shenzhen 's Rural Commercial Bank, a steel-wrapped office building with an exterior that resembles an exoskeleton and features natural ventilation. It reduces solar heat gain by an estimated 34 per cent, according to the studio.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

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The plaza level spans nearly the whole of the museum and the firm noted that it was equivalent to nearly 70 per cent of the building's footprint. 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

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. The primary role of any quantity surveyor is to manage a construction project’s costs and ensure the project is completed within the estimated budget.

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