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NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil "quiet supersonic" jet

Deezen

The companies hope that the research and technologies developed for the X-59 may be used to inform future designs of commercial supersonic aircraft. This would cut commercial flight times to half of what they are today, transforming travel for people around the world." The photography is by Garry Tice and Michael Jackson.

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Reaping the benefits of offsite construction, with ICC's Ryan Colker    

BD+C

Reaping the benefits of offsite construction, with ICC's Ryan Colker 0 dbarista Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:24 Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the International Code Council, discusses how municipal regulations and inspections are keeping up with the expansion of off-site manufacturing for commercial construction.

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Technology & sustainability is trending among customers: Mr. B.O. Prasanna Kumar (Engineering Consultants)

Building and Interiors

But, with the advancing plumbing technologies and limited services, we see a widening gap between the expected and the delivered. MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. Water conservation technologies and strategies are often the most overlooked aspects of a whole-building design strategy.

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Industry insight: how wellness is changing in hotel design

Hotel Designs

But beyond this, there are also new rules and regulations to consider around accessibility, infection risk management and grey water, and how these factors can be properly incorporated into washroom solutions. “By

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What is a Precast Concrete Panel: 11 Benefits of Opting Precast Concrete Panels

Architecture Ideas

Precast Concrete panels are constructed in a regulated manufacturing environment, with a variety of colour, pattern, and texture combinations possible. To get the most out of precast concrete, you’ll need a manufacturer with the capacity to give you the material and meet your requirements and deadlines. Aesthetics.

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Re-imagining Construction: The Top 20 Tallest Mass Timber Buildings

Santa Cruz Architect

Also called engineered wood or composite wood, Mass Timber includes a range of derivative wood products which are manufactured by binding the strands of wood to form composite material. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BD+C

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis.