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beehive facade screens renovated hotel unit made of corrugated pipes in japan

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monotrum redesigns Kenji Kawai’s corrugated house Corrugated House project by monotrum transforms a structure constructed from a corrugated pipe, a civil engineering material, into an accommodation facility.

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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?

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HOK enlisted by Jacksonville Jaguars to reimagine stadium

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HOK has announced that it is partnering with the Jacksonville Jaguars to undertake the renovation of TIAA Bank Field into the “Stadium of the Future.” Rendering courtesy of HOK Work towards a long-term stadium solution began in July 2020 with a thorough engineering assessment of the current stadium.

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Joanne Koch adds cantilevered deck during Sea Ranch cabin renovation

Deezen

Originally constructed in 1974 by William Turnbull, Jr , the 1,200-square foot (110-square metre) cabin was renovated in 2022 by Joanne Koch, who leads Berkeley-based studio Koch Architects , as "a bridge to the redeeming qualities of nature". I had to find the right balance between blending and unifying versus expression and presence."

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Before & After: Think Your Renovation Took Awhile? Try 14 Years

Dwell

Anyone who has ever undertaken a home renovation can attest to the moment when it feels like the project will never end. Julie and I had been living in a new construction townhome and we were bored," says Chris. I had worked with Ian on a number of projects as his structural engineering consultant," Julie says. "I

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2020 Reconstruction Sector Giants: Top architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. building reconstruction and renovation sector

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Gensler, Jacobs, and STO Building Group head BD+C 's rankings of the nation's largest reconstruction sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms, as reported in the 2020 Giants 400 Report.

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Google opens New York headquarters built on renovated 1930s train terminal

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The headquarters is part of the company's master plan for the surrounding site, which will encompass two other structures currently under construction at 315 Hudson Street and 345 Hudson Street. Civil engineer: Phillip Habib & Associates General contractor : Turner Construction Landscape designer: Future Green Studio Corp.