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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. She advocates for the use of structural stone as part Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), where she coordinates the Natural Materials Group. "A beam can actually be stone instead of steel, minimising its carbon footprint." It's a whole team. It takes time."

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Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands

Deezen

Built as a prototype for the studio's Sprout concept, the Netherlands home was designed to feature as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and hemp insulation. In addition to the greenhouse, the terrace is our favourite place in the house," the other client Marjolein Bartels told Dezeen.

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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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How Can Clients Ruin Their Own Construction Projects?

The Architecture Designs

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. Clients usually have a good knowledge of all the aspects of work. How can clients and project managers overturn construction projects?

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How to Measure Performance for Architecture and Design Firms?

ArchDaily

It stands to reason that, in this type of environment, success is not simply defined by just the quality of the completed structures , but also by the internal ability of architecture firms to effectively manage their business operations. As the famous saying goes, “What gets measured gets managed.”

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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

Due to technological advancements and research into the limits and possibilities of this material, there has been a significant leap in the development of wood in construction. Read more »

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Record-setting 50-story mass timber skyscraper approved in Perth

Archinect

Australian architecture firm Elenberg Fraser is moving forward with a new $350 million AUD ($223 million USD) high-rise tower in Perth on the country's west coast that could set the record as the world’s tallest mass timber structure once completed.

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