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AEC inspections are the key to financially viable office to residential adaptive reuse projects

BD+C

Is this once spectacular idea nothing more than a commercial real estate Pandora’s box? Usually, an AEC team is not contracted until after the purchase deal is done. Contracting an AEC team early in the deal-making process allows the developer to leverage the team’s expertise to spot costly issues and complications.

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NASA funds ICON to develop lunar 3D-printing construction technology

Deezen

Space agency NASA has awarded construction company ICON a $57 million contract to develop 3D-printing technology to build roads, launchpads and homes on the moon 's surface. The contract, worth $57.2 Pushing this development forward with our commercial partners will create the capabilities we need for future missions.".

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One Za’abeel by Nikken Sekkei

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Offices, hotels, residences, and commercial spaces are seamlessly integrated, promising the people of Dubai a compelling and elevated lifestyle experience. The podium, which accommodates commercial outlets and hotel meeting spaces and ballrooms, envelops both plots with its curvilinear design. Source by Nikken Sekkei.

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The Clive, Oak Bay Village, Victoria Apartments

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Cascadia Architects designed the Clive to achieve a number of programmatic, urban design, and sustainability targets while remaining respectful of the scale and historic mixed commercial/residential typology of the Village. Electrical Engineer: AES Engineering Civil Engineer: J.E.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

Whether you are designing a traditional home or your interests lie in large scale commercial buildings, you will find many different people involved in the construction process. From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect.

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Bridge Way mixed use development by KOArchitecture

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Set on a prominent 4,784-square-foot triangular corner in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, this five-story, 18,573-square-foot building will accommodate 19 apartments and 4 commercial units, including a cafe. This contract between the two principal facades is further enhanced through the use of materials.

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Patricia Urquiola turns Michigan’s Haworth Hotel into a "design showcase"

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Furnishings include Haworth poufs and chairs, bedside sconces by Louis Poulsen , and millwork designed by Urquiola and fabricated by Cassina Contract. The Haworth Hotel is a blend of residential and commercial solutions – durable enough to withstand years of accommodating guests and with a vibe that feels like home," the team said.