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Construction commences on SOM skyscrapers at former Chicago Spire site

Deezen

American developer Related Midwest has resumed construction on the 400 Lake Shore skyscraper in Chicago on a site that has experienced more than a decade's worth of revisions and delays. Construction teams in Chicago have begun work on the foundation for the 72-storey skyscraper designed by SOM.

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5+1 Residence by Rooydaad Architects

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In the bustling urban landscape of Tehran, a metropolis in perpetual motion, one of the prevailing architectural endeavors is the construction of five-story infill residential projects. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend. 5+1 Residence" exemplified this trend.

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Preliminary NIST report on Surfside condo investigation details key flaws that factored into building's collapse

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Preliminary details from the ongoing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) investigation into the deadly 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Florida were shared recently, revealing evidence that supports theories about the precise source of its structural failure and other prevailing factors.

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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

Deezen

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 The main benefit of structural stone is that it is a plentiful, natural, low carbon and beautiful material," said Carfrae. "It

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Nestron’s Plug-and-Play Prefabs Start at $40K and Don’t Require a Foundation

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Nestron was started in 2012 by Lawrence Xu, who dreamt of leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform the construction industry. Ten years in, the company now produces eight steel-frame models that roll off the factory floor "ready to live in, just as a car that leaves the manufacturing site is ready to drive," says Xu.

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Smart Inclinations: 8 Stunning Structures Shaped By Their Sloping Sites

Architizer

Despite technical complications involved in construction, inclined sites can invoke inspiring new architectural possibilities that just aren’t possible on flat sites. Floating buildings can be constructed on slopes either by using a taller foundation or supports. Villa Vals by SeARCH , Vals, Switzerland.

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7 Machinery Needed On a Construction Site

The Architecture Designs

Countless tools and machinery are needed for construction sites. But because so much is necessary, it can be tricky to figure out the best options to include on a site. Below is some machinery that is often needed for construction jobs and the tasks they’re suited for. Construction cranes come in a variety of types.

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