Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: MRTN Architects / @ mrtn_architects Footprint: 86 and 235 square feet Builder: Rod Greaves Structural Engineer: C. Couple Bought, and Then Built the Best ADU They Could The Green Roof ‘Planter’ Softens This Cor-Ten Steel Backyard House in Seattle

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Client Clients Structural Engineering Technique 91

Deezen

APRIL 9, 2024

Partly because the client was a Japanese brewer who mainly makes sake, we also incorporated 'Japanese-ness' into the design." According to the team, it was informed by the Engawa, an element of Japanese architecture that resembles a veranda or porch that runs along the perimeter of a structure.

Civil Engineering 127

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Windows 127

Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The goal was to reconnect this structure with the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. "In Therefore, there were strict guidelines on how to use the existing structure as the basis for design. Post it here. A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity.

Home 98

Home Civil Engineering Remodeling Structural Engineering 98

aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reuse was also critical – the slab, walls, bricks, many steel windows and doors and some roof trusses were all recycled. Photo © Brett Boardman It was a gymnastics exercise – we couldn’t dig anything, the utilities had to remain in the same location, and of course we needed to meet the 21st century building code.

Architect 95

Architect Consulting Engineering Engineering 95

e-architect

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Located in Seattle , Washington, the clients asked Fivedot to design a house that reinforced a connection to their neighbors and their new community. The house also has a green roof, extensive solar panels, and utilizes previous concrete to reduce any runoff. Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget.

Housing 82

Housing Civil Engineering Real Estate Contractor 82

Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2022

The pavilion has a triangular form, which comprises three volumes connected by an oversailing roof terrace that functions as a viewing platform. The two other volumes house utility spaces including toilets and refuse stores. Two sets of stairs ascend to the roof terrace. Client, QS and CDM advisor: Lendlease.

Housing 103

Housing Consulting Structural Engineering Roofing 103

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The concept was determined by the client's desires for privacy, as well as the desire to live surrounded by gardens," explained Agustin Pereyra. The ground floor block contains a large, open-plan living room, kitchen and dining space, plus utility areas that lead onto the rear terrace. A roof terrace can be used for yoga classes.

Home 115

Home Structural Engineering Housing Utilities 115

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With the right approach, passive house strategies can help our clients serve their market, while leading us to efficient, healthy, and resilient multifamily dwellings. We are excited to help our progressive and ambitious client to target Passive House International certification. The change is substantial.

Project 95

Project Housing Design Windows 95

aasarchitecture

JULY 15, 2022

The key wish from the clients was to have a big common space not divided by stairs in any way. It worked, it looks nice, and the clients love it. The interior structure is divided into floors. The first floor has a living area, a guest bathroom, a utility room, and a guest – work room. Photo © Norbert Tukaj.

Structural Engineering 52

Structural Engineering Windows Client Clients 52

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photo © schranimage / Xi Chen Solar-Sculpted Urban Canyon The building utilizes a U shaped massing configuration, a solution to accommodate the residential program and establish continuity to the urban interface. One House Design Lighting Design Consultant: LEOX Design Partnership Client: K. Wah International Holdings Ltd.

Consulting 59

Consulting Architecture Environment Residential 59

e-architect

AUGUST 18, 2023

In 2018, clients Nikki and Richard Earthrowl commissioned the studio to design a future-proofed home for Nikki’s mother so that she can live within the plot of their existing family home. Two sides hug the boundary, with roofs sloping down and away from the central volumes.

Housing 56

Housing Roofing Visualization Client 56

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

The slanted structural columns animate the groundscape and rise into a warm wooden-clad soffit that transitions to the regimented expression of the primary facade. As mandated by the client for economy, the entire building is concrete rather than glass like other local office buildings. Civil engineer: Civilitude.

Civil Engineering 98

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 98

e-architect

JUNE 20, 2023

All roofs are planned as extensive green roofs. In the area of the staggered storeys, there are also roof terraces as elevated constructions, which, however, are not accessible without steps in relation to the utilization unit. ALEX: Green courtyards open up between the detached parts of the building.

Foundation 80

Foundation Building Roofing Commercial 80

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Clair West at the edge of Corso Italia, the under-utilized building was in decline and disrepair from more than a decade of neglect before the studio began the process of transformation. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. © Dubbeldam Architecture + Design.

Building 77

Building Architecture Design Windows 77

Architizer

APRIL 29, 2022

This building has four floors and the area of approximately 1200 square meters, including a reception hall, kitchen, dining room, four master bedrooms, a complete suite, sports spaces, swimming pool, service spaces, utility rooms, etc. This villa, while being a gabled building, has a roof garden and its roof has a function.

Housing 68

Housing Design Roofing Concept 68

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Originally utilized for defensive purposes, the tower eventually transformed into a private residence, made available for rent by the municipality. Only the vertical element adjacent to the tower, which houses the elevator, is visible from the outside of the new structure.

Restoration 52

Restoration Industrial Installation Structure 52

e-architect

JANUARY 5, 2022

Having worked with the Feldman Architecture team previously on a home in Potrero Hill, the clients for Laurel Heights 1 presented their vision of a refreshed, unique, modern home , which later evolved to include an added primary suite that takes advantage of corner views, and interiors inspired by their colorful art collection.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Renovation Structural Engineering Interior 52

aasarchitecture

APRIL 1, 2022

Three additions were added to the original house creating structural, and utility complexities and challenges for accessibility, library operations, and flexibility. A roof-mounted, 40kW PV array further offsets energy use. The original library opened in 1962 and occupied the donated, former home of Florence Olsen Ledding.

Structural Engineering 52

Structural Engineering Windows Exterior Utilities 52

aasarchitecture

MARCH 20, 2022

Also included in the first phase is Las Fabri-Casas, a set of blue row houses with a saw-tooth roof, the red townhouses known as Las Casitas, a sustainable apartment building built in rammed earth and, directly adjacent to Plaza Gomila, the green building simply named La Plaza, which transforms an existing building.

Project 52

Project Renovation Sustainability Commercial 52

e-architect

JANUARY 19, 2023

WT Architecture worked alongside an exceptional client, and a team of talented designers and craftspeople to create this remarkable estate house and converted farm steading. The clients and the design team were uncompromising in their ambition and endeavor to deliver exemplary architecture, and a beautifully built home.

Housing 52

Housing Roofing Site Technique 52

e-architect

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

To successfully navigate the numerous entitlement, funding, construction budget, and schedule challenges associated with affordable housing, the design team elected to utilize a fully modular construction method. Client: CCH. Structural Engineers: Labib Funk + Associates. Civil Engineers: Labib Funk + Associates.

Housing 52

Housing Civil Engineering Real Estate Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

JULY 27, 2023

Photo © Martino Pietropoli On the opposite side of the commercial road, a historic building is utilized as the accesses point to the residential complex through an existing arched opening that creates a direct connection with the new green courtyard.

Architect 52

Architect Masterplanning Residential Commercial 52

aasarchitecture

MARCH 15, 2023

Inside, a large timber gabled roof structure stretching from one end to the other, creates an open dramatic central communal space. MEP Engineer: Altieri Sebor Wieber LLC Builder: L&L Builders, Belmont Land Design Client: Dr. Chandra Sen and Sharmila Sen Property: 8.7

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Landscape 52

Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 19, 2022

The same is true for a two-story home with the same footprint vs a one-story structure with the same footprint because a one-story home will require the same size roof and foundation, but without the additional square footage to support those underlying expenditures. Clients choose shower panels.

Estimating 97

Estimating Housing Foundation Construction 97

e-architect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The new 6,700 square foot construction partially utilizes the previous residence’s footprint. A pre-existing garage sits at one end of this axis and is connected to the residence through a roof structure that serves as a carport. Client: N/A. Structural engineer: GenieX. Connecting elements.

Home 52

Home Exterior Real Estate Windows 52

e-architect

APRIL 10, 2023

A dramatic wave-form roof and ceiling plane of expressed wood structure ties together the new program spaces and gives the building a clear identity. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the Buxton Center will utilize a rooftop solar array, an expanded raingarden, and a more efficient HVAC system. Location: 200 Madison Ave.

Art 55

Art Consulting Engineering Engineering 55

Architizer

JANUARY 25, 2023

There are three essential civic spaces, tiered from street level to upper planted green roofs, providing immersive landscapes for public activities and supporting local fauna and pollinators. Over 25% of all building materials utilized on this project use recycled content; 29% of materials are regionally sourced.

Education 42

Education Environment Landscape Sustainability 42

Life of an Architect

APRIL 14, 2019

Some examples of hard costs are: Providing utilities to the site if not currently present Site Preparation (clearing away trees, stabilizing soil, cutting and filling to grade the site, etc.) Structural Engineer – very cost effective service to retain and in some cases, a mandatory consultant to retain.

Construction 67

Construction Construction Residential Foundation 67

Life of an Architect

MARCH 30, 2014

they have preformed wonderfully, and in conjunction with insulated concrete form for the basment walls, a ground source heat pump, and the SIP for the roof, my utility costs are roughly half of my neighbors. link] Markson Builders If the SIPs are used on the walls and roof, you don’t need to ventilate anything.

Structure 99

Structure Building Architect Construction 99

Deezen

APRIL 15, 2022

A roof light projects a "ghost window" in the stairwell. The dwelling also features a large basement that houses guest accommodation, a media room and utility spaces. Read: Craftworks inserts home with faceted modern gothic roof into abandoned chapel. Client: Justin Maxwell-Stuart. Engineer: Green Structural engineering.

Home 104

Home Housing Architect Visualization 104

ArchiDiaries

JULY 27, 2022

Due to the history of formulating the current heritage conservation codes is oriented more toward preservation rather than utilization. Since this proposal is the reuse of the existing buildings and could save a lot of paperwork and construction time, the client finally agreed to make this change.

Renovation 77

Renovation Utilities Real Estate Structure 77

aasarchitecture

APRIL 26, 2024

The Makers’ KUbe is a 50,000-square-foot mass timber cube structure. The KUbe’s distinct timber diagrid frame – engineered by structural engineer StructureCraft – is optimized to reduce material and curtail carbon-intensive concrete.

Students 52

Students Architecture Diagram Design 52

Dwell

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The eaves and roof of the new house reflect the levels of the adjacent terraced houses, so that the new development sits comfortably within the cul-de-sac. In addition to the kitchen, dining and living room, the ground floor also includes a pantry, utility room and study. Have one to share? Post it here.

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IT Home Roofing Structural Engineering 94

Deezen

MARCH 11, 2022

Its pitched roof and materials are designed to complement the existing house. Those in architecture usually relish the opportunity to design their own homes," said studio director Matt Loader, "so we were thrilled and flattered to be selected by our clients, who are both trained architects, to work on their home outside Glasgow.".

Modern 98

Modern Roofing Engineering Engineering 98

e-architect

APRIL 3, 2023

In such a dense urban site, space is at a premium so the new scheme ingeniously provides an updated covered play area for Early Years on the ground floor, with new roof terraces created on level 1 and level 3 for outside teaching with older pupils. Essential to the brief was access to the outside for pupils and staff.

Masterplanning 51

Masterplanning Consulting Roofing Structural Engineering 51

Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

With its roof top light monitor striking a figurative silhouette the addition peers out over the privacy fence and across the neighbourhood. Murray Legge: We worked in a very collaborative way with our clients, a veterinarian and librarian with a growing family. Reducing a buildings footprint reduces its foundation and roof area.

Home 76

Home Roofing Exterior Windows 76

e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2022

At the same time, “covered outdoor” features are utilized to integrate the interpretations of semi-open space into the design to accommodate the need for shelter from this climate’s seasonal rainfalls. Structural Engineer: Prota Engineering. Mechanical Engineer: Bahri Türkmen Engineering. Consultant: Prof.

Engineering 84

Engineering Engineering Structure Building 84