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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.

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Nearly 1 in 4 workplace deaths in New York occur in construction

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Construction work in New York — city and statewide — remains the most deadly profession in the country. The NYCOSH has called on lawmakers to expand regulations that hold contractors liable for endangering workers. A total of 41 laborers died on the job in New York state in 2020, a decrease from 2019.

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Building Safety Regulator for high-rise buildings

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Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. Those responsible for the safety of buildings have until the end of September to register or face prosecution.

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The UK's new Part O regulations are being implemented at the right time

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New regulations, called Part O, took effect in England in June, requiring that new homes are built with some measures to combat overheating. The regulations aim to reduce solar gain — the increase in room temperature caused by sunlight — ensuring the safety of occupants, even if it may remain uncomfortable.

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"Strong focus on aesthetics" contributed to collapse of Norway timber bridge

Deezen

An official report into the collapse of a 10-year-old mass-timber bridge in Norway in August 2022 has criticised the structure's design and construction. A recent report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) was critical of parties involved in the bridge's construction and management.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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New RIBA manifesto urges lawmakers' action for better practices in the built environment

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A new "Manifesto for a Better Built Environment" has been published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) , calling on the country’s policymakers to make more urgent priority of the need for better safety, quality, and sustainability in the design and construction of buildings throughout the UK.