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Spec buildings have increasingly become the answer to commercial clients' pandemic growing pains

Archinect

” Biomedical clients are among the most popular movers of the building trend, propelled by demand imbalances for lab space. The rise of inflation , labor shortages , materials costs , and ongoing supply chain lags are seen as both threats and contributors to the trend continuing unabatedly.

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

ArchDaily

Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Image © 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest – but also most rewarding – parts of a modern architect’s role. Read more »

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Gimpo Cultural and Commercial Complex by studio studio

Archinect

There are galleries and commercial facilities here. ’ Actually, this is not what the client commissioned from me, it's more like I commissioned the architecture and asked the client for it. Project Description This project is to renovate an existing factory building and build new buildings around it. A few warehouses 3.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Corrugated roofing is one of the most used materials for average homes. These roof shingles are a product of recycled waste material such as rubber, plastic, or wood fiber. These factors can be quite overwhelming and make the process tedious. Solar Power Roof.

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Here’s Why Your Commercial Space Must Have Aesthetically-Pleasing Bathrooms

DesignRulz

The bathroom – it’s one of the most used spaces in any commercial establishment. But aesthetics in your commercial bathroom matter more than you may realize. From durability to ambiance, there are many reasons your bathroom deserves as much aesthetic attention as the rest of your commercial space.

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"We cannot design just to please our clients anymore" says Yasmeen Lari

Deezen

Architects must stop waiting for commissions from wealthy clients and prioritise designing for the planet, says RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner Yasmeen Lari in this exclusive interview. Architects have a very important role to play and we cannot design just to please our clients anymore or just to please ourselves."

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The Essentials of Commercial Washroom Equipment Design

Architecture Ideas

The workload of such commercial washrooms and their intense utilization require smart solutions with regard to the optimum design and quality of equipment to increase functionality and durability. Durable, Easy-to-Clean Materials Heavy usage and mess are the ongoing future of public concession rooms.