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"Putting architects in control will not solve the building safety crisis"

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Following the Grenfell Tower inquiry, architects must face up to their responsibility for Britain's building safety crisis instead of blaming contracts that lessen their influence, writes Peter Apps. It may not make national headlines anymore, but Britain is experiencing an ongoing building safety crisis. Take Grenfell Tower.

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Mosswood Park Community Center & Park Master Plan by LMSA

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Image © Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects The building will meet programming, life safety and accessibility requirements within an efficient footprint, to minimize negative impact to the park experience and mature canopy trees.

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Cuizhai Hydrogen Park by Beta Realities

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Image © Beta Realities Open spaces for future technology The masterplan naturally creates zones with high visibility and clear structure. With natural architectural interventions we create integrated safety barriers and public zoning.

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group

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Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group DLR Group today announced the acquisition of Sonoma, California based civic and public safety design firm RossDrulisCusenbery (RDC). dbarista Wed, 01/10/2024 - 09:50 DLR Group RDC’s award-winning civic and public safety design elevates DLR Group’s global Justice+Civic studio.

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Shovk completes Japanese-infused renovation of Dzen House near Kyiv

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Elements of Ukrainian and Japanese architecture combine at this pared-back residence on the outskirts of Kyiv , which local architecture studio Shovk created for a client with a passion for Japanese culture. Built-in wardrobes provide discreet storage, while the exposed chimney adds a distinctive feature.

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. According to the U.S. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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Archaeological Museum by Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos

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The square shape of the gallery, covered with an exposed concrete structure, resonates with the orthogonal geometry of the original project, offering a large exhibition space that can be subdivided. Working within the material and conceptual constraints of a building requires discipline and restraint.