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How Can Clients Ruin Their Own Construction Projects?

The Architecture Designs

Construction is complicated work. Are clients any good in terms of construction projects? source: pinterest.com First things first, without clients and initiators, there would be no projects at all. It is thanks to them that construction companies get work to do and money to earn.

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Architects "can develop a new language" with structural stone says Aurore Baulier

Deezen

Top: Aurore Baulier is calling on architects to use structural stone. series, which is exploring the material's potential to be a modern construction material. She advocates for the use of structural stone as part Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), where she coordinates the Natural Materials Group. It's a whole team.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

BD+C

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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Construction Contracts: What to Know About Estimates vs. Bids

Santa Cruz Architect

Embarking on a remodeling or construction project is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and decision-making. One of the most crucial decisions homeowners face is how to structure the contract with their contractor.

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Earth is the new client

Habitus Living

In one corner of the room, Finn Juhl’s 1940 Pelican Chair in a deep charcoal navy rests under a poster designed by King that reads “Earth the new client”. It’s imperative now, that every design job is seen as both the client’s problem and the Earth’s problem in one. I just thought that was so honest and beautiful”.

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Lima cultural facility features pink walls and traditional construction techniques

Deezen

The IFEA headquarters comprises two structures in a narrow, rectangular infill property. The second structure is completely new Along the street edge – set off from the sidewalk by a small entry courtyard – the administrative office building is in a preserved monumental house characterised by pink stonework.

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DKA connects three gabled structures for Quebec residence

Deezen

The home is set within a large manicured garden The client's family lived in an existing home on the property while the Comtois Residence was constructed, pushing the house back further in the site and giving it privacy and noise reduction from the street. The original house was later demolished. The photography is by Josée Marino.

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