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Learn to Pre-Dimension a Reinforced Concrete Structure

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Image © Nelson Kon It's fundamental that architects know about structures, not only to bring their designs to reality but also to be able to discuss their projects with engineers in order to find the best solutions for construction. Casa de fim de semana em São Paulo / spbr arquitetos.

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Heatherwick Studio tops out UK pharma hub with curving timber structure

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Heatherwick Studio has offered a construction update on its design for the UCB Windlesham Surrey Science Research Hub in the United Kingdom. In new photos released by the firm, the project's cross-laminated timber structure can be seen following its recent topping out.

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Production begins on the world’s tallest 3D printed structure

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Production has begun on a 3D printed tower in Switzerland, which is expected to be the tallest structure of its kind in the world. In a departure from traditional concrete construction, the 3D printing process means formwork is no longer required, freeing new avenues for the team to experiment with shapes, surface details, and cavities.

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Building the Future: The Rise of Modular Construction in the Middle East

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© Marc Goodwin | Expo 2020 Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed away from its actual site, within controlled factory settings, using identical materials, and adhering to a set of codes and regulations.

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Construction commences on world's "tallest 3D-printed structure" Tor Alva

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Named Tor Alva , or White Tower, the building will become the world's "tallest 3D-printed structure" once complete in Mulegns later this year, according to Hansmeyer and Dillenburger. ETH Zurich has commenced the 3D printing process and so far created eight out of 32 structural columns.

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Six steel structure designs take home top honors at the 2024 IDEAS² Awards

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The results of this year’s Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards have been shared by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) as part of the competition’s 64th edition. A total of six projects were honored by the 2024 edition.

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LACMA construction update: Falsework is in place as David Geffen Galleries' structure comes into focus

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The ongoing makeover of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has reached an important step as Urbanize LA is reporting that construction falsework is now in place for the $750 million new David Geffen Galleries by Peter Zumthor. The rest of the falsework should be installed by the end of January. Falsework is in place above.

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