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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

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Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Here is a typical wall section through a pier and beam foundation.

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

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The soil foundation, steel structure, and retaining walls are the three primary types of construction materials evaluated during field or on-site testing. Certain foundations are even constructed entirely of rocks. Depending on the outcome, the engineer can decide whether to proceed with the construction or halt it.

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David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction

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The fully-equipped apartment homes, calm and private case management offices, and spacious communal areas provide an excellent foundation for residents to build towards their personal goals.". Custom rainscreen: BOK Modern. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers. MEP engineer: FARD Engineers.

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Ten buildings that became embroiled in legal battles

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Following the news that Tate Modern has lost its lengthy court battle against Neo Bankside residents over privacy, we look back on other buildings that became the subject of legal disputes. million settlement paid to homeowners, who had reported water leaks, black mould and problems with foundations soon after moving in.

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Shotley Bridge Community Hospital by Medical Architecture

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Sited on the edge of Consett at a gateway to the County Durham countryside, the hospital will be ideally located to deliver modern healthcare services to the growing local community. Image © Medical Architecture Location: County Durham, UK Architect: Medical Architecture M&E Engineer: A.E. The proposed site is located just 1.8

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Rehearsal Studio and Music Library, Marlboro, Vermont

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Their design of the new Jerome & Celia Bertin Reich Rehearsal Building & Music Library (Reich Hall) stays true to the spirit of Marlboro and the simple, country ethos of Southern Vermont, while providing much-needed modern rehearsal spaces, a music library, administrative offices, common areas, and more.

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Marlon Blackwell's Thaden School buildings are rooted in Arkansas vernacular architecture

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The school is named after pioneering female aviator Louise Thaden and is backed by the Walton Family Foundation, which is led by Walmart's founders. Here, a modern loggia forms a pronounced and welcoming street edge. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineer: CMTA Consulting Engineers.