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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

The National Benevolent Association constructed Olive Plaza during the late 1970s as a HUD Section 202 project. The intent was not to hide the ship but to make it more challenging for enemy submarines to accurately estimate its course and range. Dazzle camouflage disrupted an opponent’s perception of a ship's size, shape, and speed.

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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. Whether behind the scenes or on-site to supervise construction projects, your architect needs to know how to manage both people and good design.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

Deezen

Designs for the museum were put forward in 2015 and construction was begun in 2019. General contractor: Clark Construction Group. General contractor: Clark Construction Group. Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Project credits: .

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Career as an Architect-Building the Future!

The Arch Insider

If one is choosing architecture as a career, one would essentially be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of a building. In addition to designing, architects are also responsible for coordinating all the building services; including electrical, plumbing, fire safety, etc., within the buildings.

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Career as an Architect-Building the Future!

The Arch Insider

If one is choosing architecture as a career, one would essentially be responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of a building. In addition to designing, architects are also responsible for coordinating all the building services; including electrical, plumbing, fire safety, etc., within the buildings.

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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Commercial architects need to cater to the public and understand how large groups use communal spaces while maximising functionality, comfort, and safety for everyone who enters the building. Health and safety requirements will also be included in the design of buildings for healthcare institutions.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

This article will identify the primary causes of engineering failures, define proactive versus reactive maintenance, recognize the reasons for deferred maintenance, and identify the financial and safety risks related to deferred maintenance. The longer maintenance is deferred, the more the structure deteriorates.